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Sesame Ventures

Sesame Ventures

New York City, New Yorksesameworkshop.org

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.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

Sesame Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Banjo RobinsonNov 2019Pre SeedCo-investor
Step MobileJun 2019Series A-
SteppitJun 2019Series ACo-investor
SteppitJan 2019SeedCo-investor
Step MobileJan 2019Seed-

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2016

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