Founded in 2010, Macmillan New Ventures (MNV) was formed as part of a collaborative effort within Macmillan Science and Learning to support the entrepreneurial efforts of a few customers. Part of the global media company Macmillan, MNV pushes the boundaries of where, when and how learning happens – teacher to student; student to teacher; and peer to peer.

MNV discovers and develops innovative, proven technologies and new products that drive learning outcomes and engagement. To make this happen, MNV serves as the bridge between the best edtech startups and esteemed academics from the best learning institutions in the US (often they are one in the same), to provide pedagogical innovations that drive results.

The success of MNV's flagship companies, iclicker and PrepU, has become a foundation for their investment strategy. Other notable investments include: EBI MAP-Works, Late Night Labs and Sapling Learning.