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New Markets Venture Partners Adds $30 Million, Former Gates Foundation Executive to Edtech Fund

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New Markets is bringing back a familiar face to steer its next education investment fund. His career also includes stops at Microsoft, Schoolnet and Kaplan. His newest role—as general partner at New Market Venture Partners—coincides with the first closing on a new education fund. The Fulton, Md.-based

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New Markets Venture Partner’s Latest Edtech Fund Closes at $68 Million

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When New Markets Venture Partners first began fundraising for its second education technology investment fund, Barack Obama was in office, Brexit for up for debate and iPhones still had headphone jacks. Its latest fund, dubbed “New Markets Education Partners II,” formally and finally closed on April 30, totalling $68 million.

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