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Authentic Due Diligence: An Impact Investor’s Approach to Evaluating Investments
Talks about Venture Capital, Social Impact Investing and Education Technology
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Matthew Greenfield
Managing Partner at Rethink Education
New York, New York
Overview
Matthew Greenfield is the Managing Partner at Rethink Education in New York, overseeing investments in impactful education startups and playing key roles on several boards, including Stellic and Ignite Reading. He has a strong background in venture capital and entrepreneurship, with successful investments in companies like Smile and BetterLesson.
With a Ph.D. from Yale University, Matthew has made significant contributions to the education sector through his strategic investments and leadership roles in various organizations, showcasing expertise in social entrepreneurship and educational technology.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2012 - Current
Rethink Education invests in companies that have the potential for significant, transformative social impact.
Rethink Education is a venture capital fund focusing exclusively on education technology that invests in early- and growth-stage startups.
Board Member
2019
Board Member
2023
Ignite! Reading is a literacy tutoring organization that helps in accelerating the reading progress of students.
Raised $9,999,999.00 from Accelerate.
Board Member
2021
Board Member
2020
GetSetup is a social learning platform that offers classes and social opportunities to help older adults.
Raised $20,036,280.00 from Manulife Financial.
Board Member
2018
Board Member
2017
CareAcademy offers an online training empowering senior care professionals to deliver the highest caliber of services.
Raised $33,314,999.00 from MassMutual Impact Investing.
Member of Board of Trustees
2017
Board Member
2015 - 2024
Allovue is a software platform that helps school districts create and plan budgets and monitor spending to make financial.
Raised $13,000,000.00 from Macquarie Capital, Kapor Capital, Serious Change, Rethink Education, Baltimore Angels, Serious Change, Red House Education, Rethink Education, Bonsal Capital and Kapor Capital.
Board Member
2013 - 2022
BrightBytes is a SaaS-based data analytics platform that measures and links the use of technology to learning outcomes.
Raised $51,470,000.00 from Learn Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Rethink Education and Insight Partners.