Monique Malcolm-Hay

When kids learn to read on time their opportunities in school and life improve profoundly. If a child cannot read by the time they are in third grade, they are four times less likely to graduate high school.* In 2022, only 33% of U.S. fourth graders and 31% of eighth graders were reading at grade level (National Assessment of Educational Progress reading assessment scores). Ignite Reading is on a mission to fix this. Ignite Reading delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring that teaches K-8th graders the foundational skills they need to become confident, independent readers. We pair developing readers with expert reading tutors who provide daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction that rapidly closes decoding gaps. Students across all demographics achieve the same outstanding results–an average of 2.4 weeks of reading skills growth per week of instruction–including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, students of color and those receiving free or reduced-price lunch. By ensuring all students master the foundational skills to fluently read any word, Ignite Reading empowers them to move forward and unlock everything school and life have to offer. "Ignite Reading is one of the most, if not the most, successful interventions we have implemented in our district. The student results and program design are indisputable." - Claudia Salvestrin, Assistant Superintendent, Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, CA

We invest in impactful education technology companies with the mission of helping unlock the full human potential of people who have been historically underserved. We believe that education at every level should combine the joy and playfulness of preschool, the intense collaborative experimentation of a hackathon, and the deep, self-guided exploration of a doctoral program. We invest in technology businesses that cater to diverse learning styles and objectives, introducing new tools, platforms, and school models to deliver joyful education to vulnerable students. Our strategy targets Early-Stage companies grounded in rigorous methodology with sound business models and proven product-market fit. Rethink Education is one of the three venture capital strategies on the Rethink Capital Partners platform, along with Rethink Food and Rethink Impact. Visit rethink-capital.com to learn more.

When kids learn to read on time their opportunities in school and life improve profoundly. If a child cannot read by the time they are in third grade, they are four times less likely to graduate high school.* In 2022, only 33% of U.S. fourth graders and 31% of eighth graders were reading at grade level (National Assessment of Educational Progress reading assessment scores). Ignite Reading is on a mission to fix this. Ignite Reading delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring that teaches K-8th graders the foundational skills they need to become confident, independent readers. We pair developing readers with expert reading tutors who provide daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction that rapidly closes decoding gaps. Students across all demographics achieve the same outstanding results–an average of 2.4 weeks of reading skills growth per week of instruction–including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, students of color and those receiving free or reduced-price lunch. By ensuring all students master the foundational skills to fluently read any word, Ignite Reading empowers them to move forward and unlock everything school and life have to offer. "Ignite Reading is one of the most, if not the most, successful interventions we have implemented in our district. The student results and program design are indisputable." - Claudia Salvestrin, Assistant Superintendent, Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, CA

We invest in impactful education technology companies with the mission of helping unlock the full human potential of people who have been historically underserved. We believe that education at every level should combine the joy and playfulness of preschool, the intense collaborative experimentation of a hackathon, and the deep, self-guided exploration of a doctoral program. We invest in technology businesses that cater to diverse learning styles and objectives, introducing new tools, platforms, and school models to deliver joyful education to vulnerable students. Our strategy targets Early-Stage companies grounded in rigorous methodology with sound business models and proven product-market fit. Rethink Education is one of the three venture capital strategies on the Rethink Capital Partners platform, along with Rethink Food and Rethink Impact. Visit rethink-capital.com to learn more.

Rethink Capital Partners is a purpose-driven investment manager. We specialize in real estate and venture capital with impact at the core of all we do. We believe that by focusing on real solutions to our most pressing challenges, our investment approach seeks to deliver strong financial performance alongside societal impact. We back innovations that work to improve lives and allow people to flourish. Together, our strategies touch almost every facet of daily life: from food and nutrition to access to healthcare, affordable housing to quality education, and financial well-being to combating climate change. By focusing on introducing innovation to our most critical sectors, our investments are poised for long-term value creation. We invest in real estate via two strategies: Rethink Community and Rethink Healthcare Real Estate. We invest in venture capital via three strategies: Rethink Education, Rethink Food and Rethink Impact. For more information, please visit rethink-capital.com.

The 23 Fund is a venture capital firm that backs extraordinary entrepreneurs from the Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA Class of 2023. The fund aims to add value by being the most hands-on investor to every GSB founder. We leverage our class strength and breadth of experience through a network of Limited Partners and a dedicated Operations Team for portfolio support.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)