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University Ventures
Private EquityActiveUniversity Ventures is the premier investment firm focused exclusively on the global higher education sector.
New York, United StatesFounded 2009
63
Investments
4
Exits
$1B
AUM
6.3%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
University Ventures invests in various stages of fintech companies within the global higher education sector. They seek to invest in companies that are focused on improving the higher education sector.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 10 years
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2018Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 63 companies
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Rize Education
EdTech · Growth, 2018
G
Guild Education
EdTech · Series B, 2017
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InsideTrack
EdTech · Growth, 2016
C
CampusLogic
EdTech · Growth, 2015
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Noodle Partners
EdTech · Growth, 2013
C
Coursera
EdTech · Series B, 2012
A
Academic Partnerships
EdTech · Growth, 2012
S
StraighterLine
EdTech · Growth, 2010
2
2U
EdTech · Series A, 2009
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
Noodle PartnersAcquisition2023—
Academic PartnershipsAcquisition2021—
StraighterLineAcquisition2021—
2UIPO2014—
Frequently Asked Questions
University Ventures focuses on Series B, Series C+ stage investments.