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Key people at Socratic Ventures.
Socratic Ventures operates as an investment firm dedicated to cultivating and expanding education enterprises. The company focuses on identifying and supporting platforms designed to lower the barriers and costs associated with accessing quality education. Through strategic investment and development, it aims to foster businesses that demonstrate both scalability and long-term viability in the educational sector.
The firm was established in 2010 by Joshua Pierce, whose foundational insight stemmed from a desire to collaborate directly with authentic education entrepreneurs. Pierce sought to assist these founders in structuring and growing their ventures into robust, sustainable businesses capable of enacting significant and enduring positive change within the global educational landscape.
Socratic Ventures primarily serves education entrepreneurs and the broader ecosystem of learners benefiting from enhanced educational access. The company’s long-term vision centers on driving lasting impact by meticulously building and nurturing enterprises that provide accessible, high-quality educational opportunities, thereby contributing to a more informed and capable society.
Key people at Socratic Ventures.
Socratic Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.0M Other Equity in Acadeum in March 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2021 | Acadeum | $5.0M Other Equity | — | LearnStart, Lumina Foundation, Michelle Dervan |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Acadeum | $7.0M Series A | Lumina Foundation | LearnStart, Rethink Education |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Meritize | $13.0M Series A | Colchis Capital | Alpine Meridien, Bullpen Capital, Chicago Ventures, Gaingels, Ironspring Ventures, LAS Olas Venture Capital, Mana Ventures, Piva Capital, Trimble Ventures, Cube Financial Holdings, Ecmc Group, PC Squared, University Ventures, ZZ Ventures |