Steve Kupfer

Steve Kupfer

Partner atReach CapitalFirm active Sep 22California

Steve Kupfer works at the intersection of education, health, and policy, supporting founders and school systems. He made early investments in Presence, Ellevation, Goalbook, and other technology businesses.

What Steve can write

Writes checks of$1M to $10M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Reach Capital writes $1M to $10M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Reach Capital.

Career

  1. The Vistria Group · operating partner
  2. Red House Education
    2013
  3. Reach Capital · Venture Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Red House Education

Investments named in public bios

PresenceEllevationGoalbookRhithmPaperTeachFX

Focus

educationhealthpolicytechnologyedtech

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Questions

Who is Steve Kupfer?

Steve Kupfer works at the intersection of education, health, and policy, supporting founders and school systems. He made early investments in Presence, Ellevation, Goalbook, and other technology businesses.

How much does Steve Kupfer invest?

Steve Kupfer invests through Reach Capital, which writes checks of $1M to $10M at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Steve Kupfer?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Steve in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Reach Capital backed works better.

What did Steve Kupfer do before Reach Capital?

operating partner at The Vistria Group; Red House Education.

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