JFFVentures

Overview

JFFVentures is an impact venture fund focused on investing in early-stage technology companies. Aligned with the nonprofit Jobs for the Future, it supports underrepresented founders who create solutions in education, workforce, and future of work technologies. The fund addresses systemic inequities and economic challenges faced by low- to middle-income learners and workers.

JFFVentures provides early-stage capital across education technology, workforce technology, HR technology, and wraparound support services. Its investments facilitate reskilling, upskilling, job placement, and the creation of equitable talent ecosystems. Notable portfolio companies include Besolo, which supports freelancers, and PACE.AI, which leverages AI for English skills among immigrants. The fund leverages Jobs for the Future's expertise to foster a more inclusive economy and promote economic equity.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 617-728-4446
• Website: jff.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jffventures

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Impact investing
• Social capital
• Venture capital
• Seed investing
• Early stage
• Startup investing
• Future of work
• Workforce technology
• Edtech
• Economic mobility
• Quality jobs
• Venture capital & private equity principals
• E-learning
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Computer software
• Education
• Education management

Technologies Used

• Google Tag Manager
• Greenhouse.io
• Lever
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Quantcast
• WordPress.org
• Wordpress.com

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Education Quality Outcomes Standards