Jennifer Carolan
Founder of Reach Capital
Palo Alto, California
Overview
Work Experience
Advisory Council Member
2023 - Current
Member Board of Trustees
2023
Co-founder and General Partner
2015
Reach supports entrepreneurs that develops technology solutions for challenges in education from early childhood through future of work
Board Member
2021
Seesaw is a digital learning platform providing an easy-to-use creative tool to help students have engaging learning experiences.
Raised $188,000,000.00 from Providence Equity Partners.
Board Member
2021
Derivita operates as a STEM technology platform and a complete computer algebra system.
Raised $18,249,999.00.
Board Member
2021
Board Member
2018 - 2023
Outschool is a marketplace of live online classes for kids that connects learners, parents, and teachers together.
Raised $240,220,000.00 from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Tiger Global Management, Union Square Ventures, Coatue, FundersClub, SV Angel, Bond and Reach Capital.
Board Member
2019 - 2022
Desmos is software for developing and sharing educational content.
Raised $900,000.00 from Elm Street Ventures, Kapor Capital, Learn Capital, Kindler Capital and Google Ventures.
Board Member
2018 - 2021
Ellevation is a web-based software platform specifically designed for ELL educators and the English learners.
Raised $37,449,795.00 from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Rethink Education, Reach Capital and Omidyar Network.
Member Board of Directors
2015 - 2021
Nearpod is a provider of edtech platform for K-12 teachers to create interactive slides filled with videos, quizzes, and other activities.
Raised $30,700,000.00 from Insight Partners, Cito Ventures, Miami Angels, Reach Capital, Krillion Ventures, GSV Ventures and Miami Angels.