John Katzman
Overview
John Katzman is an American entrepreneur and investor specializing in education technology. He is the founder and CEO of Noodle, a company that partners with universities to offer online degree programs. Prior to Noodle, Katzman founded The Princeton Review, a company that assists students with test preparation and college admissions, and 2U, an educational technology company that collaborates with universities to provide online degree programs. He has also been involved in the founding of several other education companies, including Tutor.com, Student Advantage, and Eat New York, an early software-based restaurant guide. Katzman has served on the boards or advisory boards of several organizations, including the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools, The Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Carnegie Learning, and Renaissance Learning. He has been an angel investor in numerous education technology ventures. Katzman has been recognized for his contributions to education, receiving the 2018 ASU GSV Lifetime Achievement Award and being named one of the 100 most influential people in K-12 education by District Administration in 2024.
Investment Focus
- Innovative education technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Potential for significant impact in the education sector
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does John Katzman invest in?
John Katzman invests in EdTech, Education Technology, Higher Education, Career Services, E-Learning and Learning Management Systems, and is based in New York, United States. John Katzman is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does John Katzman invest at?
John Katzman backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does John Katzman invest in?
John Katzman invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has John Katzman invested in?
John Katzman's portfolio includes Springboard, Fluent City, Rockit Online, Uwill, Thinkster Math, StudySoup, Tinkergarten and Stellic.
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