Turning bold ideas into impact
Blue Ridge Labs
Blue Ridge Labs is Robin Hood's venture studio for scaling innovations to solve the most pressing social challenges.
Blue Ridge Labs is Robin Hood's venture studio for scaling innovations to solve the most pressing social challenges.
With every new venture we back, the collective intelligence of our portfolio sharpens. This network drives real, lasting change.
2017
Thimble.io is transforming K–12 education by bringing hands-on technical literacy into the school day. Through reusable engineering kits and guided digital curriculum, students learn robotics, coding, cybersecurity, AI, electronics, and clean energy while building real-world projects. Designed for grades 4–12, Thimble.io empowers teachers with turnkey tools and gives students the confidence to see themselves as future engineers, developers, and innovators – especially in under-resourced communities.
2021
2024
2017
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2019
2023
Impact focused case management software and workforce solutions.
2016
We’re an edtech nonprofit helping low-income high school students connect to free, live tutors 24/7.
2016
Upsolve helps low-income families file for bankruptcy and immigration for free.
2025
Vesta is creating pathways to financial empowerment for everyone, starting with immigrant retirement savings. Their secure digital platform automates ITIN enrollment and retirement savings for gig workers, freelancers, and those who earn cash income. By connecting users to immigrant-friendly financial products, Vesta fosters long-term prosperity and builds a more inclusive financial future.