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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SchoolCare | Jan 2018 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Banjo Robinson | Nov 2019 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Precious | Mar 2018 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Sesame Ventures based?
Sesame Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Sesame Ventures founded?
Sesame Ventures was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Sesame Ventures have?
Sesame Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Sesame Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SchoolCare, Banjo Robinson, Precious.
What was Sesame Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Sesame Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Banjo Robinson in 2019.
What sectors does Sesame Ventures focus on?
Sesame Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Sesame Ventures focus on?
Sesame Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Sesame Ventures's AUM?
Sesame Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.