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Copper Wire Ventures

United States$50K – $150K chequesUpdated May 2026

Microfund making $100K–$500K first checks into women-led tech companies dedicated to lifelong learning (early childhood to adult career), providing 25+ years edtech experience and access to educators, buyers, co-investors. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.

Cheque size
$50K – $150K
Stages
Operating in
How they invest
Not specified
Technologies
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