Better Lives Today

NextLadder Ventures is a new initiative investing in transformative technologies so more Americans can reclaim their path to progress.

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For too many Americans, the American Dream feels out of reach. The way forward has grown unclear. Over the next 15 years, we'll provide the tools, technology, and support to help people achieve it on their own terms.

Only 31%

Of Americans believe the American Dream holds true.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Only 50%

Of children born in the U.S. will grow up to earn more than their parents do.

Source: Opportunity Insights

Over 90m

People in the U.S. live in households where it is a daily struggle to meet basic needs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2022

Our approach

We blend philanthropic and market capital to expand access to technologies that help Americans navigate pivotal life moments, strengthen community ties, and take control of their economic future.

We start with American families.

We invest in technologies that give families and those who work for their communities the tools to take control of their futures.

We empower people.

We back entrepreneurs, funders, and technologists who turn bold ideas into tools that expand opportunity.

We scale what works.

We deploy fit-for-purpose capital — grants, equity, and revenue-based funding — so solutions can scale at speed.

What is navigation technology?

Navigation technology (navtech) uses AI and other tools to equip people to overcome everyday barriers to their progress. Built with and for individuals and families — and grounded in privacy and security — navtech guides people toward the choices and opportunities that fit their goals.

What our impact means for America

Millions of Americans will earn more, access better support, and seize opportunities to thrive.

1.6 million frontline workers will get stronger tools to guide people through life’s pivotal challenges.

Innovators building tech to expand opportunity will get the backing needed to make change happen now.

What our impact means for America

Families and individuals

Millions of Americans will earn more, access better support, and seize opportunities to thrive.

Frontline workers

1.6 million frontline workers will get stronger tools to guide people through life’s pivotal challenges.

Social entrepreneurs

Innovators building tech to expand opportunity will get the backing needed to make change happen now.

About NextLadder Ventures

We’re a time-bound venture with one goal: empower millions of Americans to reach their potential by 2040. We invest in breakthrough technologies that remove barriers and put people in control of their progress.