Since founding New Markets Venture Partners in 2002, our impact-focused investment approach has been rooted in supporting innovative companies that improve life outcomes for underserved populations. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that about 40% of Americans are underserved, living at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. This metric underscores the scale of this population and the importance of enhancing access and outcomes for these learners.

 

Over the past 20+ years, we have invested in solutions that help marginalized individuals reach critical milestones in their personal and professional lives, aiming to unlock their full potential and promote lasting societal impact. This involves not only enhancing individual outcomes but also transforming the systems that shape opportunity, enabling people to realize their fullest selves and fostering lasting societal change through a comprehensive approach to economic mobility.

 

We're thrilled to present our 2025 Impact Report, which details our strategy for remediating key loss points along the education-to-employment journey, from early childhood readiness to high school graduation to job training and upskilling. For every 100 students who begin high school, only 17 ultimately secure a good-quality job. In this report, we highlight the companies and solutions that provide targeted interventions at these key loss points with the aim of improving this 17% metric for future generations. These interventions are validated by research and are improving outcomes for at-risk populations. With an emphasis on systemic change, we aim to rewire how success is defined, supported, and scaled within existing systems.