Venture Capital
The Chicago Public Education Fund is venture capital for public education. Every four years, we raise a series of funds and invest in high-impact programs and outstanding management teams focused on human capital innovations.
Our Venture Capital Model The Chicago Public Education Fund applies principles of venture capital to make systemic improvements in education, with a focus on talent and leadership in our schools. Our approach is further defining a burgeoning field of private sector investment in public education, and is being studied by America’s top business schools as a model of innovation in philanthropy. READ MORE
Human Capital
The Fund values collaboration. Our Board of Directors and management team regularly build and cultivate strategic relationships in order to leverage dollars, effect policy, and create sustainable, systemic impact. From Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Richard M. Daley to our portfolio program partners and advisory councils, The Fund has created a network of individuals and organizations highly invested in what we do and how well we do it.
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News
Chairman of Nalco joins The Chicago Public Education Fund Board of Directors Latest to join group of corporate and civic leaders having raised nearly $50 million
to improve the quality and performance of principals and teachers in Chicago schools
 The Chicago Public Education Fund's board of directors elected a new member at its most recent board meeting, welcoming J. Erik Fyrwald, Chairman, President ...
Fund Director Penny Bender Sebring talks “Essential Supports” for school improvement on “Beyond the Beltway” Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont Penny Bender Sebring, Fund board member and chairman of The Fund’s Evaluation Advisory Council, and Founding Co-Director of The Consortium on Chicago ...
Building a Principal Pipeline Catalyst Chicago By Lorraine Forte
Editor-In-Chief


Watch
The Fund: Venture Capital for Education The Fund’s officers and investors explain our unique model WATCH VIDEO
The Fund: A Track Record of Results What The Fund has achieved to improve the quality of human capital WATCH VIDEO
The Fund’s Board: Great Power, Great Responsibility A profile of The Fund’s highly engaged and results-focused directors WATCH VIDEO
U.S. Education Secretary Duncan and The Fund U.S. Education Secretary remarks on his previous history and partnership with The Fund WATCH VIDEO
The Chicago Public Education Fund
200 West Adams Street, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312.558.4500
Fax: 312.558.4506
E-mail: info@thefundchicago.org
About The Fund
As a venture capital fund for public education, The Chicago Public Education Fund invests in well-managed, high-impact programs that improve school leadership and student achievement system wide.
Recent News
Chairman of Nalco joins The Chicago Public Education Fund Board of Directors
The Chicago Public Education Fund's board of directors elected a new member at its most recent board meeting, welcoming J. Erik Fyrwald, Chairman, President & CEO of Nalco, by unanimous vote. "Erik ...