Two years ago, Jobs for the Future (JFF), a non-profit dedicated to helping low-wage workers attain upward mobility, established a venture arm,

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Jobs for the Future's venture arm, JFFVentures, has launched its second fund, JFFVentures Fund II, with a target of $50 million. The fund aims to invest in underrepresented founders building HR, education, and workforce solutions to enable economic mobility for workers in middle to low-wage jobs. JFFVentures Fund II is operationally independent from JFF but benefits from its wider community and connections. The fund prioritizes economic advancement for underserved and underrepresented populations, promising diverse representation among its founders.

Jobs for the Future’s new $50M fund looks to invest in underrepresented founders