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Credly Raises Seed Financing to Build on Its Leadership in Digital Credentials
Credly today announced the closing of a $2.5 million seed financing round led by University Ventures and New Markets Venture Partners...
Mar 15, 20165 min read
Career Opportunity: Investment Analyst Position
Formed in 2002, New Markets Venture Partners is one of the nation’s premier venture capital fund investing primarily in educational...
Feb 22, 20162 min read
From EdSurge: New Markets’ New Education Fund
EdSurge Managing Editor, Tony Wan, recently interviewed Mark Grovic: New Markets Venture Partners is making a return trip to familiar...
Feb 3, 20161 min read
Education Technology Pioneer and University Chancellor Join Education Venture Fund
New Markets Venture Partners Announces Former University of Maryland Chancellor, Brit Kirwan and Wireless Generation executive, Josh...
Jan 26, 20162 min read
Understanding EdTech Valuations
As the graphic below shows, the number of companies in the Unicorn Club is exploding and this is making us extremely cautious. Udacity...
Jan 4, 20163 min read
Higher Education Reform: The Three Big Questions
In today’s world, three critical questions should govern higher education decision-making: Does it improve outcomes? Does it increase...
Dec 18, 20153 min read
Political Climates Can Impact Education Spending
In the past, election outcomes—including majority party shifts and new referendums—meant a change in value for markets, industries, and...
Nov 25, 20153 min read
Catalyst Investors Leads $25 Million Series C Investment in PresenceLearning
Ryan McNally joins company’s Board of Directors Growth equity firm Catalyst Investors led the recent $25 million Series C investment in...
Nov 20, 20152 min read
Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Joins K2 Intelligence
K2 Intelligence, an industry-leading investigative, compliance and cyber defense services firm founded by Jules B. Kroll and Jeremy M....
Nov 10, 20154 min read
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Announces Recapitalization and New Partnership
From KBRA’s press announcement : Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is pleased to announce a new company partnership between the KBRA...
Nov 4, 20152 min read
Staying Focused on Disruptive Companies with Proven Business Models for Education Technology
Education technology investing continues to evolve as an earlier wave of products that had been developed to address key opportunities to...
Nov 2, 20153 min read
Successful Starfish Exit Validates New Markets’ Investment Thesis
As we reflect upon our investment in Starfish, we are not only incredibly proud of the management team but also gratified that our...
Oct 29, 20152 min read
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 6/6
From enhancing career pathways through innovative edtech initiatives to advancing impact investing for a sustainable future, the efforts of edtech and workforce dev are shaping a more inclusive and resilient economy. Addressing pressing issues such as mental health in higher education and adapting to a competitive job market, the articles in this week's News Roundup highlight the critical role of collaboration, technology, and strategic investment in preparing the next genera
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Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/30
Discover the latest trends in edtech funding, AI integration, micro-credentials, and workforce readiness. Learn how industry leaders and educators are shaping the future of personalized and skills-based learning in a changing educational landscape.
May 304 min read
Edtech and Workforce Tech News Roundup - 5/23
In this blog post, we explore how edtech and workforce technology are shaping the future of education and employment—from tackling absenteeism and fostering equity in college transitions to streamlining digital tools in schools and preparing workers for Industry 4.0. By examining current challenges and emerging solutions, we highlight the vital role that innovative technology plays in fostering more equitable, efficient, and future-ready educational and workforce systems.
May 234 min read
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