Rethink Education

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2012

AUM

-

Location

White Plains, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

ESG Focus

Impact investor People of color and other minorities
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Rethink Education is a venture capital firm based in White Plains, New York, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on investing in education technology companies and operates with a team of 11-50 professionals. Rethink Education distinguishes itself by embedding racial and social equity in its governance and prioritizing founders from underserved communities.

The firm invests in sectors such as EdTech, Future of Work, AI, HR Tech, and Fintech, with a typical check size ranging from $1M to $3M. Rethink Education targets early-stage investments, including Seed and Series A rounds, and has a global investment reach, including the USA, Africa, Latin America, India, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Canada, Israel, ANZ, and MENA.

Notable investments include companies that focus on innovative solutions in education and workforce development. The firm is committed to publishing metrics-driven impact reports to showcase its contributions to the sector.

Industry

Other Edtech Fintech AI

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Heidi Patel Managing Partner
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Michael Walden Managing Partner
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FAQs about Rethink Education

Rethink Education is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Rethink Education is located in White Plains, New York, United States.
Rethink Education was founded in 2012.
Rethink Education invests in companies and startups in Other, Edtech, Fintech, AI.
Rethink Education invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
Rethink Education invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
Rethink Education usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Rethink Education invests and supports People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
Yes, Rethink Education is impact investor.
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