Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG)

Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) is the dedicated late-stage venture and growth equity investment arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), one of the world's largest pension funds. The firm focuses on direct investments in innovative, late-stage technology companies, typically from Series B rounds onward, that are leveraging technology to drive future-shaping advancements. TVG actively partners with founders and management teams, offering not only capital but also global expertise, strategic resources, and guidance to help these companies expand their product offerings, scale geographically, and establish themselves as market leaders. Beyond direct investments, TVG also strategically allocates capital through fund commitments to leading venture capital and growth equity firms worldwide.

TVG was established in 2019, initially operating as the Teachers' Innovation Platform (TIP). In 2022, it was rebranded to Teachers' Venture Growth as part of an ambitious strategy to clarify its investment focus and significantly expand its portfolio. As an integral part of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, TVG benefits from a long-term investment horizon, reflecting its parent organization's mandate to provide retirement security for 346,000 teachers across Ontario. This patient capital approach allows TVG to offer flexible investment solutions without strict caps on investment size or duration, fostering the development of enduring businesses.

The firm's diverse portfolio showcases its commitment to cutting-edge technology across various sectors. Notable investments include stakes in aerospace innovator SpaceX, data intelligence platform Databricks, programmatic advertising leader StackAdapt, AI research company Anthropic, HR tech firm Gusto, and observability software provider Grafana Labs. Other key portfolio companies have included Darwinbox, Quantexa, Kraken, Superhuman, Lendable, Applyboard, Epic Games, ComplyAdvantage, Kry, Tanium, Pony.ai, Bilt Rewards, DeepL, Alan, and Taxfix. These investments span critical areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, enterprise software, and human capital management.

Teachers' Venture Growth operates with a dedicated global team of over 30 investment professionals. These active investors are deeply involved with their portfolio companies, often leading financing rounds and taking board seats to provide hands-on support. The team leverages the extensive network and substantial financial backing of OTPP, which manages C$279.4 billion in net assets as of December 31, 2025. With a direct presence in major global tech hubs, TVG is well-positioned to identify and support companies poised for significant growth and market disruption.