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Reach Capital Closes $265 Million Fund V for AI Startups in Learning, Health, and Work
Key points
- Reach Capital raised $265 million for its Fund V.
- The fund will invest in AI applications across learning, health, and work.
- Investments will range from $1 million to $10 million in 50 companies.
- Limited partners include Capricorn Investment Group and the LEGO Foundation.
Fund V Closure and Investment Focus
Reach Capital announced the close of its Fund V, securing $265 million. The firm's investment strategy targets AI applications designed to "expand human potential," specifically within the sectors of learning, health, and work.
The new fund plans to issue checks between $1 million and $10 million for pre-seed through Series A rounds, aiming to back approximately 50 companies over the next three years.
Limited Partner Participation
Limited partners in Fund V include Capricorn Investment Group, the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions, the LEGO Foundation, and College Board. The fundraising process was completed in under six months, with many existing LPs increasing their commitments and new marquee LPs joining.
Market Context and Firm Specialization
The successful closure of Fund V is notable given the current venture capital fundraising landscape, where capital tends to flow to large, established funds or highly specialized firms. Reach Capital's decade-long focus on edtech and impact investing aligns with the specialist fund model that continues to attract LP interest.
Previous funds include Fund IV, which raised $215 million in 2023, and Fund III, which raised $165 million in 2021.
Recent Portfolio Success
A recent exit for Reach Capital was GPTZero, an AI-detection startup, which was acquired by Superhuman (now owned by Grammarly) in June. GPTZero had grown to over 19 million registered users and achieved $30 million in annual recurring revenue prior to its acquisition.
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Reporting from
Reach Capital, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, has closed its fifth fund, Fund V, with $265 million to invest in AI applications focused on learning, health, and work. This funding round highlights the continued investor interest in specialized VC firms within a challenging fundraising market.