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VELA Education Fund

VELA Education Fund

Arlington, Virginiavela.org

Overview

A national nonprofit fund that invests in everyday entrepreneurs—students, parents, teachers, and community leaders—who are creating nontraditional education approaches like homeschool co-ops, microschools, and after-school programs. VELA uses a trust-based philanthropic model to provide grants and support to its community of innovators.

Portfolio Companies

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Website

vela.org

Investments

VELA Education Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
InkwireJun 2021GrantCo-investor
Colossal Academy-GrantLead
Colossal Academy-GrantLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Year FoundedN/A

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