Juvo Ventures

In 2019, Juvo Ventures emerged from a powerful insight: traditional venture capital often overlooked the transformative potential of technology-enabled education. Western Governors University recognized that by leveraging its unique position as a nonprofit university system, it could create something fundamentally different - a venture capital firm that truly understood the education landscape from the inside out. The founders saw that entrepreneurs building solutions in EdTech, Healthcare Talent Systems, and the Future of Work needed more than just capital; they needed partners who deeply understood the complex challenges facing learners and workers across the entire education-to-work lifecycle.

From that spark, Juvo Ventures was born as a double bottom line venture firm - one that pursues both financial returns and meaningful social impact. Their name, derived from the Latin verb meaning "to help, support, and further," reflects their core belief that empowered entrepreneurs can unlock the learning potential of every individual. Today, Juco Ventures operates as a subsidiary of Western Governors University, giving portfolio companies direct access to one of the world's largest online universities and the expertise of its leadership team. The firm's impact has been remarkable, having supported over 10 million learners and built a portfolio of 21 companies that are improving access, quality, and outcomes across education and workforce development.