We invest in education as the
great equalizer
transforming lives, leveling opportunities,
and driving impact
Investment Pillars
01.
Broad Education Expertise
Invest across the education journey. From pre-K through professional education
We know your customer. Whether your product sells B2C to learners or B2B to schools and businesses — we've been there, done that
02.
Early Stage Checks
Pre-Seed focus. We're your first believers
Revenue agnostic. Sweet spot is 0-$1m where our hands-on approach can make an impact
We don't participate in institutional rounds but are not shy to make connections
03.
Hands-On Partnership
We thrive in the trenches. Make us first on your speed dial
Get the right people on the bus. We support hiring team members 1-10
Let's jam. We want to gnaw on your trickiest challenges alongside you, from pricing & packaging to sales pitches
04.
Address Real Needs for Learners
Results matter. Efficacy is our north star
Pivots are okay. You may discover a new mission - we care about tackling problems, not sticking to first ideas
We want to support you building towards a research-backed solution
Our Portfolio
External Investments
Investments led at an external firm
Our Team
Jonah has been operating and investing in the education sector for over a decade. Experiences include:
Currently leading finance and strategy at Riverside Insights, a K-12 assessments business
Invested for five years at Alpine. Built out the education team
Ran service delivery at Crimson Education. Learned to thrive in the trenches
Snuck into Harvard off of the waitlist. Studied Social Studies with a focus on education and inequality
Playing Our Part
The name — Equalizer Ventures — originates from a quote by Horace Mann, a pioneer of the modern public education system:
"Education, then, beyond all other divides of human origin, is a great equalizer of conditions of men—the balance wheel of the social machinery"
Get In Touch
A pitch deck is our preferred method of communication. We respond to 100% of inquires.
We invest in education
as the
great equalizer
transforming lives, leveling opportunities,
and driving impact
Investment Pillars
01.
Broad Education Expertise
Invest across the education journey. From pre-K through professional education
We know your customer. Whether your product sells B2C to learners or B2B to schools and businesses — we've been there, done that
02.
Early Stage Checks
Pre-Seed focus. We're your first believers
Revenue agnostic. Sweet spot is 0-$1m where our hands-on approach can make an impact
We don't participate in institutional rounds but are not shy to make connections
03.
Hands-On Partnership
We thrive in the trenches. Make us first on your speed dial
Get the right people on the bus. We support hiring team members 1-10
Let's jam. We want to gnaw on your trickiest challenges alongside you, from pricing & packaging to sales pitches
04.
Address Real Needs for Learners
Results matter. Efficacy is our north star
Pivots are okay. You may discover a new mission - we care about tackling problems, not sticking to first ideas
We want to support you building towards a research-backed solution
Our Portfolio
External Investments
Investments led at an external firm
Our Team
Jonah has been operating and investing in the education sector for over a decade. Experiences include:
Currently helping lead Riverside Insights, a K-12 assessments business
Invested for five years at Alpine. Built out the education team
Ran service delivery at Crimson Education. Learned to get my hands dirty
Snuck into Harvard off of the waitlist. Studied Social Studies with a focus on education and inequality
Playing Our Part
The name — Equalizer Ventures — originates from a quote by Horace Mann, a pioneer of the modern public education system:
"Education, then, beyond all other divides of human origin, is a great equalizer of conditions of men—the balance wheel of the social machinery"
Get In Touch
A pitch deck is our preferred method of communication. We respond to 100% of inquires.
We invest in education as the
great equalizer
transforming lives,
leveling opportunities,
and driving impact
Investment Pillars
01.
Broad Education Expertise
Invest across the education journey. From pre-K through professional education
We know your customer. Whether your product sells B2C to learners or B2B to schools and businesses — we've been there, done that
02.
Early Stage Checks
Pre-Seed focus. We're your first believers
Revenue agnostic. Sweet spot is 0-$1m where our hands-on approach can make an impact
We don't participate in institutional rounds but are not shy to make connections
03.
Hands-On Partnership
We thrive in the trenches. Make us first on your speed dial
Get the right people on the bus. We support hiring team members 1-10
Let's jam. We want to gnaw on your trickiest challenges alongside you, from pricing & packaging to sales pitches
04.
Address Real Needs for Learners
Results matter. Efficacy is our north star
Pivots are okay. You may discover a new mission - we care about tackling problems, not sticking to first ideas
We want to support you building towards a research-backed solution
Our Portfolio
External Investments
Investments led at an external firm
Our Team
Jonah has been operating and investing in the education sector for over a decade. Experiences include:
Currently leading finance and strategy at Riverside Insights, a K-12 assessments business
Invested for five years at Alpine. Built out the education team
Ran service delivery at Crimson Education. Learned to thrive in the trenches
Snuck into Harvard off of the waitlist. Studied Social Studies with a focus on education and inequality
Playing Our Part
The name — Equalizer Ventures — originates from a quote by Horace Mann, a pioneer of the modern public education system:
"Education, then, beyond all other divides of human origin, is a great equalizer of conditions of men—the balance wheel of the social machinery"
Get In Touch
A pitch deck is our preferred method of communication. We respond to 100% of inquires.