ETF@JFFLabs

Overview

ETF@JFFLabs is a venture fund that invests in early-stage companies focused on enhancing economic mobility for workers through technological innovation. The fund is part of JFFLabs, the innovation lab of Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the American workforce and education systems. ETF@JFFLabs leverages JFF's extensive experience in education and workforce sectors to identify and support startups developing solutions that address skill gaps and employment challenges faced by low-income and low-to-middle-skill workers. The fund's investment strategy centers on technology-driven solutions that create opportunities for economic advancement. By providing capital and strategic support, ETF@JFFLabs aims to scale innovative approaches that bridge the employment opportunity gap affecting millions of adults in the United States. The fund has invested in various sectors, including education technology, human resources, and training, focusing on companies that offer scalable and impactful solutions. ETF@JFFLabs has been recognized for its commitment to impact investing, being selected as an Emerging Impact Manager in the ImpactAssets 50 (IA 50) 2021 list. This recognition highlights the fund's potential to create positive change through its unique investment approach. The fund continues to seek and support entrepreneurs and companies that align with its mission of improving economic mobility for workers through technology and innovation.

Investment Focus

• Focus on technology-driven solutions for workforce development
• Address skill gaps and employment challenges for low-income and low-to-middle-skill workers
• Scalable and impactful business models

Portfolio Companies