Announcements

CSGF's Annual Portfolio Retreat Features "Fireside Chat" with AutoZone Founder, Pitt Hyde

CSGF's CEO, Kevin Hall, talked with Pitt Hyde about his experience building AutoZone's strong culture of success and "lessons learned" for portfolio CMO entrepreneurs.  (see videos)

CSGF-Tennessee Awards $3 Million to KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools

CSGF-Tennessee will invest in the growth of KIPP Memphis from 2 to 10 schools by 2016.  This is the first multi-year investment for CSGF-Tennessee, an innovative public/private partnership led by the Charter School Growth Fund and the State of Tennessee. (read more)

DreamBox Learning Raises $11 Million to Accelerate Growth of its Intelligent Adaptive Learning Platform in Schools

The new investment round was led by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who invested through CSGF, and a private investment by venture capitalist John Doerr, GSV Capital Corp. and current investor Deborah Quazzo. (read more)

CSGF and State of Florida Announce $30 Milllon Investment to Grow High-Performing Charter Schools in Florida

CSGF's new regional fund is a public/private partnership with the State of Florida to develop and scale quality charter schools in high-need areas throughout the state.  (read more)

CSGF CEO Kevin Hall Named as an Aspen Institute/NewSchools Venture Fund Fellow

Kevin Hall was selected for the Entrepreneurial Leaders for Public Education Fellowship Program, designed to recognize and support exceptional entrepreneurial leaders who are committed to transforming education. (read more)

CSGF Announces Record $160 Million Fund to Aid Expansion of High-Quality Charter School Networks

CSGF is investing $20 million in six charter operators to serve 30,000 students by 2017. (read more)