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Overview
Jobs for the Future (JFF) is a national nonprofit that builds educational and economic opportunity for underserved populations in the United States. JFF develops innovative programs and public policies that increase college readiness and career success and build a more highly skilled, competitive workforce. With over 30 years of experience, JFF is a recognized national leader in bridging education and work to increase economic mobility and strengthen our economy.
Highlights
1983
Non Profit
251-500
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Early Stage Venture, Seed
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Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Contact Information
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Profile Resume
Jobs for the Future, established in 1983 and headquartered in United States, North America., specializes in Early Stage Venture, Seed investments across Information Technology, Software, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Education, Corporate Training, MOOC, Financial Services, Venture Capital. Their recent investments include Korbit Technologies, Khosla Ventures, Merus Capital, Global Brain Corporation, Desjardins Capital. The highest investment round they participated in was $1.5B. Among their most notable exits are Korbit Technologies and Khosla Ventures. Explore their portfolio in detail, see who is connected to them, and find their contact information on our platform.
Investment portfolio
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Investments
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Annouced Date | Organization Name | Industry | Money Raised |
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Aug 12, 2021 | Anthill | Software | 3.0M |
Mar 01, 2022 | PAIRIN | Software | 2.1M |
May 30, 2023 | Korbit Technologies | Information Technology | 11.3M |
Jul 01, 2023 | Making Space | Recruiting | 850.0K |
Exits
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Funding Timeline
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Funding Rounds
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Jobs for the Future has raised 4 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Jul 01, 2023 from a Pre Seed Round - Making Space round.
Annouced Date | Transaction Name | Number of Investors | Money Raised | Lead Investor |
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Aug 12, 2021 | Seed Round - Anthill | - | 3.0M | - |
Mar 01, 2022 | Series B - PAIRIN | - | 2.1M | - |
May 30, 2023 | Series A - Korbit Technologies | - | 11.3M | - |
Jul 01, 2023 | Pre Seed Round - Making Space | - | 850.0K | - |
Investors
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Jobs for the Future is funded by 7 investor(s). American Student Assistance and U.S. Department of Labor Kantor are the most recent investors.
Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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GitLab Foundation | Yes | Grant - Jobs for the Future | 2.9M |
U.S. Department of Education | Yes | Grant - Jobs for the Future | 15.0M |
U.S. Department of Labor | Yes | Grant - Jobs for the Future | 4.0M |
American Student Assistance | Yes | Grant - Jobs for the Future | 25.0M |
Fund raised
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Susa Ventures has raised a total of $590M across 6 funds, their latest being Susa Ventures Opportunities II. This fund was announced on Aug 30, 2021 and raised a total of $250M.
Annouced Date | Fund Name | Money Raised |
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May 10, 2013 | OTPPLESS | 1.0M |
May 11, 2013 | OTPPLESS | 1.0M |
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Recent Activity
News
May 05, 2024
The Business Journals - JFF receives grant from Justice and Mobility Fund to increase hiring of people with criminal records
News
Apr 23, 2024
The Business Journals - Boston nonprofit receives $15M grant for second-chance hiring efforts
News
Apr 04, 2024
TechCrunch - Jobs for the Future’s new $50M fund looks to invest in underrepresented founders
News
Apr 04, 2024
TechCrunch - Jobs for the Future's new $50M fund looks to invest in underrepresented founders
Funding Round
Jul 01, 2023
Making Space raised $850000 on 2023-07-01 in Pre Seed Round
Funding Round
May 30, 2023
Korbit Technologies raised $11300000 on 2023-05-30 in Series A