Investing in the technological evolution of the learning continuum.
Learning Continuum
The learning continuum is the idea that learning is an ongoing process that evolves through different phases — from early education to professional development and personal growth — with each stage building upon previous knowledge and experience.
At 196 Ventures we’re investing in founders who are reimagining the building blocks of life. Whether that’s in the classroom, in the workplace or on the playing field – technology driven evolution is everywhere, and we’re backing the people who are making it happen.
Investments
Where we invest
The Classroom
We back technologies that transform classrooms into dynamic, data-informed learning environments. We look for tools that empower educators, personalize instruction at scale, and close opportunity gaps for every learner.
The Workplace
The Living Room
The Playing Field
The Future
Team
About Us
196 Ventures is an early-stage venture fund focused on the future of human development. We are investing in learning and workforce technology focused business models that elevate the trajectory of the learning continuum. With offices in Boston and Tokyo, we offer a sector-specific and uniquely global perspective to the entrepreneurs we partner with, adding differentiated value while we help them scale and grow.
As a team of investors, operators and domain experts, we actively guide our portfolio companies through the challenges of establishing strong early-stage go-to-market strategies, proper governance practices, prudent financial structures; all the while preparing them for future growth. We are former entrepreneurs, operators, and educators. We are current company builders.