FFundraiseJet
GSV Ventures logo

GSV Ventures

San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Asia; LATAM; Europe · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEducationEdTechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHR Tech & Future of Work

Thesis

GSV Ventures invests across the full spectrum of learning (Pre-K to Gray) at the intersection of education and technology. The firm believes the learning and workforce development sector is a $7+ trillion opportunity, and that artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape education. GSV focuses on companies that address real market needs at scale, operate sustainable business models, and attract visionary founders.

Likely not a fit for

Avoid pure gaming/gambling platforms, cryptocurrency-focused education, consumer apps without education value, companies without clear path to scale

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$650M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

7 contacts on file

DQ

Deborah Quazzo

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

+ Pitch

d•••@gs•••.com

LinkedIn profile

X profile

Sign up free to unlock contact →
CZ

Claire Zau

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch

c•••@gs•••.com

Sign up free to unlock contact →
MC

Michael Cohn

General PartnerCo-Founder and Partner

+ Pitch

LinkedIn profile

X profile

Sign up free to unlock contact →
AF

Adam Freed

General PartnerManaging Partner

+ Pitch

LinkedIn profile

X profile

Sign up free to unlock contact →
JL

Jennifer Lee

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch
JS

Julia Stiglitz

Platform & OpsOperating Partner

+ Pitch
LP

Luben Pampoulov

Co-Portfolio Manager

+ Pitch

Portfolio

Class DojoEdtech

ClassDojo is a global community of more than 50 million teachers and families who come together to share kids’ most important learning moments, in school and at home—through photos, videos, messages, and more.

CourseraEdtech

Coursera partners with over 350 leading universities and companies to offer flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning opportunities, including courses, professional certificates, and degree programs.

DegreedEdtech

Degreed is a learning and upskilling platform that empowers organizations to develop their workforce through personalized learning experiences, skill tracking, and AI-driven solutions.

GuildEnterprise Software

Guild is a community management platform designed to build engaged and unified communities with over 100 integrations, allowing for automated scaling from 100 to 1 million members.

MasterclassEdtech

MasterClass offers online classes taught by renowned experts in various fields, providing individuals and businesses with the opportunity to learn and develop skills through engaging video content.

NearpodEdtech

Nearpod is an interactive instructional delivery platform that fosters a love of learning in students through engaging, active, and data-rich experiences. It provides tools for formative assessments, real-time insights, and standards-aligned resources.

PhotomathEdtech

Photomath is a math help app that provides step-by-step solutions to math problems, helping learners, parents, and teachers understand math concepts through a user-friendly interface.

PluralsightEdtech

Pluralsight is an online learning platform that offers a variety of courses, learning paths, and certifications primarily focused on technology and IT skills.

RemindEdtech

Remind is a communication platform designed for education, facilitating two-way messaging between teachers, students, and families to enhance engagement and support student learning.

TurnitinEdtech

Turnitin provides technology solutions for the global education community, focusing on promoting academic integrity and enhancing the learning experience through various tools and resources.

TynkerEdtech

Tynker is the fun way to learn programming and develop problem-solving & critical thinking skills. Our mission is to provide every child with a solid foundation in computer science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world.

QuizizzEdtech

Wayground provides educators with a supplemental learning platform that brings together instruction, practice, and assessment in an AI-supported hub that helps students hit grade-level standards faster.

Recent activity

GSV Ventures in the news

Similar firms

Research briefRead more
GSV Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis GSV Ventures is a female-led, edtech-specialist venture capital firm founded in 2016 with a singular, comprehensive vision: to invest across the entire spectrum of learning from "Pre-K to Gray." This thesis encompasses early childhood education, K-12, higher education, and corporate workforce reskilling. The firm believes that the learning and workf

Sign up free to read the full research brief →

Add GSV Ventures to your investor list

Sign up free to save investors, see partner contacts, and track your raise.

Sign up