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Tory Patterson

Investor at Owl Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Tory Patterson is a seasoned Education Technology Investor at Owl Ventures in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a strong background in venture capital, private equity, and investment banking. As a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Owl Ventures, Tory has successfully invested in numerous companies like Morressier, Preply, and Labster, contributing to their growth and success in the education sector. Tory's career highlights include being a Pahara Aspen Education Fellow and serving on the boards of multiple companies like Ethiqly, Kyron Learning, and Zeera, showcasing a deep commitment to supporting and guiding innovative startups in the education industry.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder, Managing Director

    2014 - Current

    Owl Ventures is a Silicon Valley based venture capital fund that invests in the world’s leading education technology companies. We back entrepreneurs with solutions that seek to meaningfully drive improvement in student achievement. www.owlvc.com

  • Pahara Aspen Education Fellow

    2017

  • Board Observer

    2023

ParentSquare is a startup that develops a school-home communication platform.

Raised $57,829,423.00 from Serent Capital.

  • Board Observer

    2023

  • Board Observer

    2022

Fizz is a social platform that serves as a private discussion forum and news feed for schools.

Raised $41,500,000.00 from Green Sands Equity, Owl Ventures and New Enterprise Associates.

  • Board Member

    2022

  • Board Member

    2022

Interactive video lessons with expert teachers powered by conversational AI.

Raised $15,450,000.00 from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

  • Board Member

    2022

Zeera provides mental wellness tools, tech accessories, and Indian cuisine experiences.

  • Board Member

    2022

Subject is revolutionizing online education with a cinematic curriculum designed to engage and empower students.

Raised $46,500,000.00 from Owl Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Karman Ventures (fka Moving Capital), Evolution Ventures, SoftBank and Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

  • Board Member

    2021

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