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The Academy Group

The Academy Group

Chicago, Illinoistheacademygroup.com

Overview

The Academy Group is a non-profit social enterprise that funds its educational and career development programs by investing in a portfolio of commercial companies.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

1

Investments

The Academy Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
REACH PathwaysMar 2025SeedCo-investor

Key People

Shayne Evans

Managing Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is The Academy Group based?

The Academy Group is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was The Academy Group founded?

The Academy Group was founded in 2017.

How many portfolio companies does The Academy Group have?

The Academy Group has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The Academy Group's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include REACH Pathways.

What was The Academy Group's most recent investment shown here?

The Academy Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in REACH Pathways in 2025.

What sectors does The Academy Group focus on?

The Academy Group focuses on Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does The Academy Group focus on?

The Academy Group typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2017

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