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Key people at Scout Fund.
Scout Fund is an investment firm that strategically deploys philanthropic and investment capital to foster technological advancements. The firm specifically focuses on empowering companies developing solutions that shape the future of education and work, thereby mobilizing human potential across all life stages. Their approach involves strategic capital allocation to entities poised to make significant societal impact within these critical sectors.
The firm was founded by Carson Barnett, driven by an understanding that strategic investment can unlock human capability through innovation. Barnett established Scout Fund to address critical needs in learning and career development, leveraging a background focused on impact-oriented ventures. This foundational insight guides the firm's portfolio selection and its engagement strategy with portfolio companies.
Scout Fund primarily serves early-stage technology companies dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes and workforce opportunities. These ventures, and ultimately their end-users, benefit from the firm's capital and mission alignment, fostering advancements in human potential. The overarching vision is to cultivate a robust ecosystem where technology acts as a catalyst for human flourishing and societal progress, fostering enduring positive change globally.
Key people at Scout Fund.
Scout Fund has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Seed in Yolk.fm in February 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | Yolk.fm | $1.0M Seed | Forge Ventures | Alpha JWC Ventures, DST Global, Indicator Ventures, Jungle Ventures, Next Level Ventures, The Valley Fund, Y Combinator, Temasek Holdings |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Remedial Health | $4.0M Seed | Global Ventures | 50 Partners, American Express Ventures, Atomico, Expert Dojo, Plug & Play Ventures, Seedcamp, Y Combinator, Alison Engel, Guillaume Lestrade, Jose Gaztelu, Michael Pennington, Christopher Golda, Guillaume Luccisano, Alumni Ventures, Cathexis Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Tencent Holdings, True Capital, Ventures Platform, Testmunk |