About Owl Ventures
Owl Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Menlo Park, United States. As of Jul 2026, Owl Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 106 companies, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from EdTech to Enterprise Applications and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of DeweyLearn Overall, Owl Ventures portfolio has seen 7 unicorns and 18 acquisitions including key companies like Quizlet, MasterClass and Apna. A lot of funds co-invest with Owl Ventures, with names like GSV Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Owl Ventures has team of 14 people including 6 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 6 more
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Owl Ventures' List of Top Investments
Owl Ventures has a portfolio of 106 companies, including 7 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Sizzle and Schemata.Their portfolio spans across United States, India, Germany and 14 more locations. They have invested in EdTech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 19 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by Owl Ventures:
1. BYJU'S
Provider of online and offline academic tutoring for school students. This organization delivers educational instruction for primary and secondary grade levels. It offers preparation courses for competitive entrance examinations. The curriculum includes subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Instruction is delivered through digital platforms and physical learning centers. The service model incorporates video lessons, interactive assessments, and structured learning paths to facilitate subject mastery.
Key facts about BYJU'S
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2022
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $4.6B
- Employee Count: 19,204 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Silver Lake and 130 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 12, 2023, $*****
2. Quizlet
Provider of learning tools and flashcards for students. It enables users to create study sets on the platform for anything they are learning. Provides a collaborative platform where students can learn with their peers. The platform enables students to learn languages, science, arts & humanities, math, and more. Additionally, users can also add audio or images to the study set and search the repository of existing study sets. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Quizlet
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $62M
- Employee Count: 497 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Icon Ventures, General Atlantic and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 13, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. MasterClass
MasterClass provides online courses delivered by celebrity experts. The company offers courses in writing, acting, singing, photography, and more. It offers video content, a class workbook, interactive assignments, and community activities. It has a subscription-based revenue model and it is accessible through mobile and the web. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about MasterClass
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $461M
- Employee Count: 809 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Harrison Metal, Fidelity Investments and 61 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 13, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Apna
Provider of AI‑powered professional networking and job search platform. The platform connects entry-level job seekers including blue and gray collar professionals to employers through a unified digital marketplace. It enables candidate sourcing, job posting, and automated matching using AI-driven recommendation and lead generation workflows. The system supports bulk hiring campaigns, campus outreach tools, and integrated chat interfaces for candidate engagement. Employers can filter and assess candidate profiles, unlock contact details, and use messaging tools like WhatsApp to coordinate interviews efficiently. Job seekers benefit from a mobile-first interface, real-time job alerts, social networking features, and access to interview preparation tools.
Key facts about Apna
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $194M
- Employee Count: 745 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Maverick Ventures, Insight Partners and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Preply
Platform connects language learners with online tutors for personalized lessons. It facilitates language acquisition through one-on-one online tutoring. The platform enables students to find tutors based on their needs and preferences. It offers a virtual environment for language practice and instruction. The platform also provides corporate language training, offering businesses personalized language learning with online tutors.
Key facts about Preply
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Brookline (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $321M
- Employee Count: 18,206 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Hoxton Ventures, Evli Growth Partners and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Dec 31, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Owl Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Owl Ventures has invested in 106 companies over the last 12 years, with an average of 9 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 10 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in DeweyLearn and most recent follow-on round was in Brisk.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2025 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
2024 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
2023 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
2022 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
2021 | 26 | 14 | 40 |
2020 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
2019 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
2018 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
2017 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Owl Ventures' Investments by Stage
Owl Ventures has made 35 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $10.8M, 24 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $5.79M and 22 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $29.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 35 |
Seed | 24 |
Series B | 22 |
Series C | 9 |
Series D | 5 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Owl Ventures' Investments by Sector
Owl Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the EdTech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Vertical SaaS and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 96 Tech companies, 61 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 60 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 53 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
EdTech | 54 |
Enterprise Applications | 41 |
Consumer | 17 |
Vertical SaaS | 15 |
FinTech | 11 |
Others | 56 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Owl Ventures' Investments by Geography
Owl Ventures has made most investments in United States (68), followed by India where it has made 8 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 68 |
India | 8 |
Germany | 5 |
Brazil | 3 |
China | 2 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Owl Ventures' recent investments
Owl Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. DeweyLearn and AnswersNow are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Owl Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 16, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9548 | [+2] | |
Jan 21, 2026 | United States | Series B | 4489 | [+1] | |
Jan 13, 2026 | United States | Series A | 8324 | ||
Jan 04, 2026 | United States | Series A | 5665 | ||
Nov 12, 2025 | United States | Series B | 8191 |
Unicorns in Owl Ventures' Portfolio
Owl Ventures has 7 unicorns in its portfolio - Preply, Apna, MasterClass and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Preply. It became a unicorn in 2026, 4 years after Owl Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Owl Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
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74 | Platform connects language learners with online tutors for personalized lessons | 2012 | Brookline | Series D | cwvnses | ||
76 | Provider of AI‑powered professional networking and job search platform | 2019 | Bengaluru | Series C | avqxgjn | ||
76 | Provider of online courses delivered by celebrity experts | 2012 | San Francisco | Series F | zctoidf | ||
70 | Provider of a learning experience platform for workforce skill development | 2012 | Pleasanton | Series D | miuxqef | ||
53 | Online platform providing learning content for educators | 2013 | New York City | Series D | jwbw{oa |
Acquired companies in Owl Ventures' Portfolio
18 companies from Owl Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Stash in Feb 2026 by Grab for $*****.Here are Owl Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 12, 2026 | Jan 19, 2021 | Series G | 8912 | |
Oct 10, 2025 | Aug 22, 2023 | Seed | 5716 | |
Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2022 | Seed | 2200 | |
Jan 29, 2025 | May 13, 2021 | Series A | 6483 | |
Feb 20, 2024 | Sep 14, 2021 | Series C | 3563 |
Team profile of Owl Ventures
Owl Ventures has a team of 14 members including 6 Partners and 7 Principals located in United States and United Kingdom. Owl Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Owl Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Stanford | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Chevy Chase | - | ||
Partner | Chicago | - | - | |
Partner | York | - | - | |
Principal | London | - | ||
Principal | United States | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of Owl Ventures
Over the past 12 years, 907 investors have co-invested in Owl Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Owl Ventures: GSV Ventures, Y Combinator and 402 others have invested in rounds before Owl Ventures. There are 5 companies where GSV Ventures has invested before Owl Ventures and 5 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Owl Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Owl Ventures: 300 investors entered a company along with Owl Ventures. These include investors like GSV Ventures (3 companies).
- Invested after Owl Ventures: A total of 203 investors have invested in Owl Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tao Capital Partners (3 companies), BlackRock (2 companies) and GSV Ventures (2 companies).
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DeweyLearn Secures $5M Series A to Scale AI Platform for Skills AssessmentThe SaaS News•Jul 17, 2026•Catalysis Capital, SJF Ventures, DeweyLearn, Morningside and 1 other
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Preply Achieves $1.2B Valuation with $150M Series D to Expand AI-Driven Language LearningTechnologies.org•Jan 21, 2026•Preply, WestCap, Westcap, EBRD and 8 others
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AnswersNow Secures $40M Series B to Enhance Autism Support SystemsHIT Consultant•Jan 21, 2026•AnswersNow, Health Quest Capital, Left Lane, Owl Ventures
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Starbridge Raises $42 Million in Series A FundingStartup Log•Oct 23, 2025•Starbridge, Craft Ventures, Autotech Ventures, Owl Ventures and 3 others
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Schemata Secures $5M Seed Funding for AI Training PlatformSilicon Valley Journals•May 15, 2025•Schemata, Owl Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Alumni Ventures and 2 others
