Sesame Ventures
Overview
Sesame Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street. Founded in 2016, the firm invests in early-stage companies that align with Sesame Workshop's mission of helping children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Its investment focus includes education, health, and social welfare for children. Sesame Ventures partners with venture capital firms, such as Collaborative Fund, to manage funds like the Collab+Sesame Fund. It also acts as a limited partner, participating in other venture funds like Reach Capital. Portfolio companies gain access to Sesame Workshop's expertise in early childhood development, research, and brand.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steppit | Jun 2019 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Step Mobile | Jun 2019 | Series A | - |
| Step Mobile | Jan 2019 | Seed | - |
| Steppit | Jan 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Precious | Mar 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.