Emerge

Emerge Venture Lab Ltd. is a London-based venture capital and accelerator firm focused on early-stage investments in the education sector and education technology. Established in 2013, Emerge targets startups that aim to enhance educational outcomes in the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly in schools and higher education. The firm typically invests between £0.05 million and £0.2 million in promising companies, seeking equity stakes of 3% to 10%, with an average of 8%. Emerge evaluates around 200 proposals quarterly, selecting approximately four startups for investment, while also engaging with later-stage companies through its Market Entry Programme. The firm emphasizes the importance of strong founding teams and provides insights from seasoned education entrepreneurs, positioning itself as a key player in addressing the skills gap and supporting the future of work in the education space.

78 past transactions

FoondaMate

Seed Round in 2022
FoondaMate is a chatbot that makes education accessible to students in developing countries using Facebook and WhatsApp.

Sales Impact Academy

Convertible Note in 2022
Sales Impact Academy Ltd. owns and operates a community and live learning platform for sales and marketing teams. The company offers peer-to-peer learning and support coupled with live classes that will ensure users to create and execute a go-to-market strategy, developing killer messaging, and building an inbound and outbound lead generation machine. Sales Impact Academy Ltd. was founded in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

FutureFit AI

Seed Round in 2022
FutureFit AI is an AI-powered intelligence platform for the future of work. Described as the 'Google Maps for your Career'​, it draws on over a billion data points to identify future skills, assess current capabilities, and map upskilling & reskilling pathways for individuals, enterprises, and governments. Having won awards from the US Government, Google AI, and TD Bank, FutureFit Ai is currently partnering with both Fortune 1000 companies, national governments, and foundations on 3 continents around AI, automation, and the future of work.
Tomorrow’s Education is an ed-tech learning platform.

Zavvy

Seed Round in 2022
Zavvy is an employee enablement platform designed to assist growing companies in onboarding, connecting, and developing their employees. The platform automates learning and development initiatives, significantly reducing onboarding time and minimizing manual processes through interactive journeys. Zavvy also provides customized leadership training to help transform managers into effective leaders. By offering a range of tailored employee development tools, Zavvy aims to enhance engagement, productivity, and overall organizational growth.

Edurino

Venture Round in 2022
Developer of an online learning platform designed to introduce digital learning to children playfully and responsibly. The company's platform works closely with educators and experts to make digital education tangible for children and its hybrid learning application offers educational games with suitable figures for each topic, enabling preschool children to get a story-based learning experience.

FourthRev

Series A in 2022
FourthRev Pty Ltd is an educational service provider based in Hawthorn, Australia, established in 2019. The company focuses on bridging the digital skills gap by collaborating with leading technology firms and universities to create and deliver industry-relevant educational programs. These offerings range from micro-credentials to degree courses and are designed to equip students and lifelong learners with verified skills that meet current market demands. FourthRev partners with organizations like AWS, Salesforce, and Tableau to curate content and align it with university qualification standards, ensuring that courses remain relevant to industry needs. Additionally, the company connects learners with potential employers within its partner ecosystems, enhancing career opportunities and improving graduate outcomes.

Academy

Seed Round in 2021
Academy is a London-based startup that trains talent and leadership roles for the UK tech industry.

Lynx Educate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Educate is an education-to-employer marketplace focused on upskilling and reskilling workforces. The company provides employee education services that facilitate access to accredited and certified programs tailored for adult learners. By offering a comprehensive suite of educational resources, Lynx Educate enables human resources teams to effectively transform their training budgets into strategic investments aimed at retaining, engaging, and attracting talent within organizations.

Yoto

Seed Round in 2021
Yoto is a company that specializes in developing an interactive audio platform designed for children's entertainment. Its main product is an audio player that allows children to enjoy music, stories, educational content, radio, podcasts, and other audio experiences using physical cards. This screen-free approach not only entertains but also empowers children to take control of their listening choices, fostering independence and learning through play. By providing a safe and engaging way for kids to explore audio content, Yoto supports parents in educating their children while ensuring a fun and interactive experience.

Yoto

Series A in 2021
Yoto is a company that specializes in developing an interactive audio platform designed for children's entertainment. Its main product is an audio player that allows children to enjoy music, stories, educational content, radio, podcasts, and other audio experiences using physical cards. This screen-free approach not only entertains but also empowers children to take control of their listening choices, fostering independence and learning through play. By providing a safe and engaging way for kids to explore audio content, Yoto supports parents in educating their children while ensuring a fun and interactive experience.

Engageli

Series A in 2021
Engageli, Inc. is a digital learning platform founded in 2020 and based in San Mateo, California, aimed at enhancing the educational experience for higher education institutions. The platform is designed to foster student success by providing engaging teaching and learning experiences tailored to diverse needs. It offers features such as polls, quizzes, and interactive exercises to assess knowledge, as well as tools for study groups and breakout sessions. These functionalities enable collaborative sharing and discussion of learning materials, creating a flexible environment that promotes organic peer-to-peer interaction and social engagement among students.

Edge Pathways

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an online learning platform designed to offer project-based learning. The company's platform offers on-demand tutoring, real-world projects, and an edge fellowship program with industry-aligned learning for aspiring future engineers, enabling students to narrow the science and engineering skills gap by expanding education and save on traditional first-year costs, and learn skills that can apply on the job.

FourthRev

Seed Round in 2021
FourthRev Pty Ltd is an educational service provider based in Hawthorn, Australia, established in 2019. The company focuses on bridging the digital skills gap by collaborating with leading technology firms and universities to create and deliver industry-relevant educational programs. These offerings range from micro-credentials to degree courses and are designed to equip students and lifelong learners with verified skills that meet current market demands. FourthRev partners with organizations like AWS, Salesforce, and Tableau to curate content and align it with university qualification standards, ensuring that courses remain relevant to industry needs. Additionally, the company connects learners with potential employers within its partner ecosystems, enhancing career opportunities and improving graduate outcomes.
Tomorrow’s Education is an ed-tech learning platform.

Engageli

Seed Round in 2020
Engageli, Inc. is a digital learning platform founded in 2020 and based in San Mateo, California, aimed at enhancing the educational experience for higher education institutions. The platform is designed to foster student success by providing engaging teaching and learning experiences tailored to diverse needs. It offers features such as polls, quizzes, and interactive exercises to assess knowledge, as well as tools for study groups and breakout sessions. These functionalities enable collaborative sharing and discussion of learning materials, creating a flexible environment that promotes organic peer-to-peer interaction and social engagement among students.

FourthRev

Pre Seed Round in 2020
FourthRev Pty Ltd is an educational service provider based in Hawthorn, Australia, established in 2019. The company focuses on bridging the digital skills gap by collaborating with leading technology firms and universities to create and deliver industry-relevant educational programs. These offerings range from micro-credentials to degree courses and are designed to equip students and lifelong learners with verified skills that meet current market demands. FourthRev partners with organizations like AWS, Salesforce, and Tableau to curate content and align it with university qualification standards, ensuring that courses remain relevant to industry needs. Additionally, the company connects learners with potential employers within its partner ecosystems, enhancing career opportunities and improving graduate outcomes.

Sales Impact Academy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sales Impact Academy Ltd. owns and operates a community and live learning platform for sales and marketing teams. The company offers peer-to-peer learning and support coupled with live classes that will ensure users to create and execute a go-to-market strategy, developing killer messaging, and building an inbound and outbound lead generation machine. Sales Impact Academy Ltd. was founded in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Tailor-ED

Seed Round in 2019
Tailor-ED Ltd. operates an online learning platform designed to assist teachers in delivering personalized educational experiences for students. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on creating engaging learning environments tailored to the unique needs and abilities of each student. The platform provides customized content based on individual capabilities, past academic performance, and interests, facilitating differentiated instruction. Additionally, Tailor-ED integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) skills development into its offerings, enabling teachers to foster a holistic educational experience. By merging proficiency with collaboration and creativity, Tailor-ED aims to support both educators and learners in achieving effective outcomes in the classroom.

Mentor Collective

Venture Round in 2019
Mentor Collective is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in creating mentoring programs for universities. The platform enables educational institutions to design, manage, and assess mentoring initiatives that connect students with near-peer mentors, thereby enhancing student engagement and retention. Mentor Collective works with over 60 partner schools, including notable institutions such as Princeton and UC Davis. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including program design, mentorship operations, a content library, and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness. By facilitating one-on-one mentorship, Mentor Collective aims to improve graduation rates and foster a supportive academic environment for all students. Its mission-driven approach has garnered recognition, positioning it as a leader in the education sector.

Blackbullion

Seed Round in 2019
Blackbullion Limited is a digital financial wellbeing platform that focuses on enhancing financial literacy among students. The company partners with universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand to provide an online learning platform and financial education programs aimed at improving students' financial decision-making skills. Through its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, Blackbullion offers resources such as a money management platform and money boot camps, equipping students with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective financial planning. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, Blackbullion aims to support the financial wellbeing of students, ultimately improving their academic and life outcomes.

Kide Science

Seed Round in 2019
Kide Science Oy is an educational service provider based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in teaching natural sciences to young children through play-based learning. Founded in 2017, the company offers online programs for educators and parents, focusing on developing scientific thinking skills in children aged 3 to 8 through engaging hands-on experiments. Kide Science utilizes a research-backed pedagogical method that has demonstrated improved learning outcomes and has successfully attracted a growing customer base in Finland, including partnerships with the City of Helsinki and the largest private kindergarten chain. Its scalable online platform equips teachers and parents with training and lesson materials, facilitating playful STEAM education. Kide Science has gained international traction, operating in 14 global markets, and has established agreements in regions such as MENA and the Far East, including a notable partnership with a large chain of learning centers in China. Additionally, the company produces a television show aired on YLE, Finland's national public service broadcaster, further extending its reach and impact.

Unibuddy

Seed Round in 2018
Unibuddy Limited is a platform designed to facilitate connections between prospective students and universities, enhancing the recruitment process through peer interactions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the company allows students to engage with university ambassadors via instant messaging and group discussions, helping them to identify institutions that best match their needs. The platform offers tools that universities can embed on their websites, enabling potential applicants to easily access real-time insights and experiences shared by current students. By prioritizing peer-to-peer connections, Unibuddy aims to improve student engagement, conversion rates, and overall recruitment effectiveness for universities.

OpenCampus

Seed Round in 2018
OpenCampus is an online research and campus management platform that offers a comprehensive suite of educational tools and solutions. It features cloud-based courses, examinations, course evaluations, payment systems, and attendance monitoring, all integrated into a single framework. The platform's patented open adoption software technology enables educational institutions to customize and enhance their offerings through collaboration with global contributors. Additionally, OpenCampus provides consulting, project management, training, and support services to help institutions effectively manage their processes and improve student services. The company's mission is to simplify education and ensure accessibility for all learners, regardless of location.

Schema

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Schema Ltd. is a company based in Luton, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a note-taking tool designed to help users organize their knowledge efficiently. Incorporated in 2017, the company provides a platform that combines an aesthetically pleasing interface with a reliable knowledge database. Users are able to discover high-quality learning materials and structure their own information in a clear and accessible manner. This focus on organization and usability positions Schema as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their learning and information management.

Causaly

Seed Round in 2018
Causaly Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for biomedical cause and effect discovery. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in London and Athens, the company has developed a semantic AI platform that processes large volumes of scientific literature to extract causal relationships. This platform utilizes linguistic and statistical models to validate causal claims while enabling users to input their own data for enhanced analysis. Causaly's offerings include semantic search capabilities, causal analytics, and tools for hypothesis generation and simulation. By transforming unstructured text into causal knowledge graphs, Causaly empowers researchers and decision-makers to efficiently derive insights from extensive document collections, thereby accelerating research timelines and improving the time-to-insight. The company's technology is tailored for the research industry, aiming to facilitate a deeper understanding of biomedical processes.

Wonda VR

Seed Round in 2018
Wonda VR designs and develops a mobile and desktop application for creators and brands to share 360° photos and videos in virtual reality (VR) on all platforms. Its platform offers one-click upload; adaptive streaming; staging support; and preview and sharing. The company allows users to upload their VR experiences to the cloud and share them with teams, clients, and targeted audiences with a URL or QR code. It also provides a white label app export package. Wonda VR was founded in 2016 and is based in Paris, France with an additional office in New York.

Morressier

Seed Round in 2017
Morressier offers a virtual and hybrid conference platform that caters to professional and academic organizations, enabling them to manage and share conference content efficiently. Since its inception in 2014, the company has partnered with over 200 societies, institutions, and corporations globally, providing tools that facilitate the collection and review of abstracts, the uploading of presentations, and the integration of various digital content types. By enhancing the visibility of early-stage research, including posters, presentations, and datasets, Morressier not only supports the hosting of meetings but also fosters scholarly discourse and accelerates scientific advancements through valuable data insights.

Fire Tech

Venture Round in 2017
Fire Tech Camp is a specialist tech camp provider in the UK, bringing holiday activities into the 21st century. Kids want to create, not just consume, technology. Fire Tech Camp provides them with the skills to do just that, with short, creative courses in programming, media, and making. Fire Tech’s mission is to be the go-to resource for families who are preparing for the future - by offering courses in digital skills, helping young people develop other 21st century skills like communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. We’ll also be a resource to parents who need help to support their kids as they grow into the digital future, and are looking for how to best understand what their children will need, and learn together.

UNIspotter

Funding Round in 2017
UNIspotter GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing a mobile application that assists students in finding suitable study programs, courses, and universities. The platform guides users through the university application process, offering tools for creating curriculum vitae, cover letters, and other application documents. Additionally, it provides support for visa and accommodation arrangements, as well as financing options for students pursuing their studies abroad. By enhancing the accessibility and transparency of the application journey, UNIspotter serves as a valuable resource for both students and universities, facilitating international student recruitment. The company also has offices in Europe, Australia, and India.

Enroly

Seed Round in 2017
Enroly Ltd is a company that specializes in developing a peer-to-peer international student recruitment and agent aggregation platform. Founded in 2017 and located in London, United Kingdom, Enroly offers impartial guidance and support to prospective international students. Its services include application assistance and visa help, aimed at simplifying the enrollment process for students seeking higher education opportunities abroad. Additionally, Enroly functions as a student management system, enhancing the efficiency of student recruitment and management in the higher education sector.

Datazar

Seed Round in 2017
Datazar LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates a research collaboration platform designed to facilitate the exploration, analysis, and sharing of research data. This platform serves a diverse audience, including scientists, educators, students, and researchers, by providing access to a comprehensive repository of experimental and statistical data. By consolidating various data sources, Datazar enables users to uncover previously unseen trends and relationships, thereby enhancing the research process. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing research tools, helping users effectively organize and understand their data.

MakerClub

Seed Round in 2017
MakerClub Ltd. is a company based in Hove, United Kingdom, that focuses on teaching coding and electronics through interactive learning experiences. Founded in 2013, MakerClub provides users, particularly young inventors, with 3D printed bots that facilitate hands-on learning. The platform aims to inspire creativity and innovation in technology by combining education with practical application, enabling users to gain valuable skills in a supportive environment.

Eggbun Education

Seed Round in 2017
Eggbun Education develops a mobile chat application to learn languages, such as Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. It offers Eggbun, an automated language tutor that helps to learn foreign languages using step-by-step method from characters to real life conversations. The company is based in Ansan, South Korea.

BibliU

Seed Round in 2017
BibliU is a digital educational service designed to enhance the learning experience for university students. It provides access to a vast library of textbooks and monographs, allowing students to search for relevant materials easily. The platform also facilitates interaction among students and professors, promoting collaborative learning and engagement. By streamlining access to educational content, BibliU aims to make the learning process more efficient and effective.

Aula

Seed Round in 2017
Aula Education Ltd. is a London-based company that develops a social learning platform aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. Established in 2014, Aula replaces traditional email systems and learning management systems with a digital infrastructure designed to foster conversation and participation. The platform allows users to share various types of educational content, including slides, videos, LaTeX, equations, and code. By creating a digital campus that complements physical institutions, Aula provides new opportunities for teaching, learning, and community building within educational environments.

Peergrade

Seed Round in 2016
Peergrade ApS, founded in 2015 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, provides an online software application designed to facilitate peer assessment in educational settings. This platform enables teachers to create peer assessment sessions, allowing students to review and provide feedback on each other's work. By streamlining the grading process, Peergrade helps educators save time and resources while enhancing the quality of feedback students receive. The application also offers data-driven insights into student performance, contributing to a more effective learning experience. Through its innovative approach, Peergrade aims to improve educational outcomes by fostering collaboration and engagement among students.

Crehana

Seed Round in 2016
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, that caters to creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses covering a variety of subjects, including design, coding, digital marketing, and soft skill development. By focusing on project-based learning, Crehana aims to make education accessible and affordable, helping individuals and companies close the skills gap in an increasingly digital world. The platform emphasizes the importance of self-training and continuous learning, aligning with its mission to empower users to achieve their professional aspirations through high-quality education.

Lingumi

Seed Round in 2016
Lingumi Ltd is an education technology company based in London that focuses on developing playful English learning applications for children aged two to five years. Established in 2015, Lingumi offers a mobile-based platform that employs AI voice technology to facilitate interactive learning through games. The platform is designed to help preschool children acquire foreign languages, including sounds, words, and phrases, in an engaging and enjoyable manner. In addition to its digital offerings, Lingumi also provides physical products, such as various learning cards and toys, to complement its educational tools. These products are available for purchase through the company's online portal.

Peergrade

Seed Round in 2016
Peergrade ApS, founded in 2015 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, provides an online software application designed to facilitate peer assessment in educational settings. This platform enables teachers to create peer assessment sessions, allowing students to review and provide feedback on each other's work. By streamlining the grading process, Peergrade helps educators save time and resources while enhancing the quality of feedback students receive. The application also offers data-driven insights into student performance, contributing to a more effective learning experience. Through its innovative approach, Peergrade aims to improve educational outcomes by fostering collaboration and engagement among students.

Wonde

Seed Round in 2016
Wonde Ltd. is a Cambridge-based company founded in 2013 that operates a platform designed to help schools manage their data effectively. The platform enables schools to control their data by approving, declining, and monitoring integrations with third-party applications, while also providing monthly reports to assist in data management. Additionally, Wonde's solution offers developers access to view the status of existing integrations and request new data access, enhancing collaboration between schools and application providers. The platform also focuses on improving data security during the transfer of school records, ensuring that student, teacher, and parent information is securely stored in the cloud. By offering these tools, Wonde supports school leadership teams in making informed decisions regarding data management and technology adoption in the classroom.

Eggbun Education

Seed Round in 2016
Eggbun Education develops a mobile chat application to learn languages, such as Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. It offers Eggbun, an automated language tutor that helps to learn foreign languages using step-by-step method from characters to real life conversations. The company is based in Ansan, South Korea.

Eedi

Seed Round in 2016
Eedi is an educational technology company based in London, UK, founded in 2015. It provides a comprehensive toolkit designed for teachers, students, and parents to enhance the learning experience. The company's offerings include research-based diagnostic questions that help teachers identify student misconceptions and deliver targeted instruction. Additionally, Eedi's platform features automated formative assessments and resources that improve parent engagement, allowing for personalized support outside the classroom. With a mission to make learning accessible and tailored to individual needs, Eedi serves over 14,500 schools globally, reaching millions of educators and learners. Its innovative approach aims to foster critical thinking and content knowledge among students while simplifying the teaching process.

MakerClub

Seed Round in 2016
MakerClub Ltd. is a company based in Hove, United Kingdom, that focuses on teaching coding and electronics through interactive learning experiences. Founded in 2013, MakerClub provides users, particularly young inventors, with 3D printed bots that facilitate hands-on learning. The platform aims to inspire creativity and innovation in technology by combining education with practical application, enabling users to gain valuable skills in a supportive environment.

Lumici

Seed Round in 2016
Lumici Ltd is an educational technology company based in Derby, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating solutions that facilitate personalized lessons for teachers and students across various subjects, including Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Computer Science. Lumici Slate, its flagship product, enables educators to create lesson playlists and share them instantly, while also tracking real-time progress. This innovative platform offers a simpler, more efficient alternative to traditional Learning Management Systems and Virtual Learning Environments, which are often overly complex for everyday use. By merging intuitive functionality with a unique design concept, Lumici Slate enhances the teaching experience and improves the learning journey for students.

LinqApp

Seed Round in 2016
Linqapp is a language learning and assistance application designed to help users overcome language barriers. The platform connects individuals globally, allowing language learners to interact with native speakers who can assist them with language-related questions. By fostering communication and collaboration among users, Linqapp aims to enhance the language learning experience and facilitate meaningful connections across diverse cultures.

CourseDot

Seed Round in 2016
CourseDot is an online marketplace that focuses on providing IT training courses. The platform is designed to streamline the process of finding, booking, and managing professional training for organizations. By offering a range of courses, CourseDot enables businesses to efficiently secure training for their employees, ensuring that they meet industry standards in skills and performance. The marketplace caters to the needs of both clients and businesses, facilitating access to relevant training at convenient times and competitive prices.

Provision Tracker

Seed Round in 2016
Provision Tracker Limited is a UK-based company established in 2016 that offers a web-based tool designed for educational institutions. This tool allows users to manage and assess provisions, financials, and the progress of students across various performance levels. By enabling schools to identify, allocate, track, and report on the cost and impact of resources and provisions, Provision Tracker facilitates a clearer understanding of how these factors influence student outcomes and attainment.

EasyPeasy

Seed Round in 2016
Easy Peasy Limited is a company based in Walton On The Naze, United Kingdom, that focuses on enhancing early childhood development through play. Incorporated in 2016, the company has developed an application designed to assist parents in engaging their young children, aged two to five, with simple and enjoyable game ideas. These activities aim to foster essential skills that prepare children for school and future challenges. By promoting learning through play, Easy Peasy supports parents in building their children's character and developmental capabilities in a fun and interactive manner.

Howdo

Seed Round in 2016
Howdo is a marketplace for everyday education. People who want to learn something can find face-to-face classes, courses, and workshops in the platform.

Crehana

Seed Round in 2016
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, that caters to creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses covering a variety of subjects, including design, coding, digital marketing, and soft skill development. By focusing on project-based learning, Crehana aims to make education accessible and affordable, helping individuals and companies close the skills gap in an increasingly digital world. The platform emphasizes the importance of self-training and continuous learning, aligning with its mission to empower users to achieve their professional aspirations through high-quality education.

Open Simulation

Seed Round in 2016
Open Simulation Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing a suite of affordable simulation tools aimed at enhancing the surgical skills of trainees and practicing surgeons. Their offerings include a mobile laparoscopic simulator, which allows users to learn and refine surgical techniques in a realistic environment. By focusing on cost-effective solutions, Open Simulation aims to improve accessibility to high-quality surgical training resources, thereby elevating the overall standard of surgical education.

kinderly

Seed Round in 2015
Kinderly develops software for early years’ education to help childcare professionals comply with government regulation, to improve communication with parents, and to encourage a fun learning environment at home. It is based in London, England.

TrainCamp.Me

Seed Round in 2015
TrainCamp.me is an online platform that facilitates access to a wide array of educational resources, including web courses, events, tutorials, books, and podcasts, tailored for individuals involved in digital fields such as coding, design, and marketing. Founded in 2014 and based in Bulgaria, the platform employs advanced algorithms and community insights to curate and recommend the most relevant learning materials according to users' personal needs. TrainCamp.me aims to simplify the learning process in the digital age by connecting users with high-quality content, enhancing their skills and knowledge in an ever-evolving landscape.

ET Discovery

Seed Round in 2015
Eco Talent Discovery (ET Discovery) is revolutionising the way student recruitment takes place in the higher education sector. ET Discovery was founded by entrepreneur Becky Stephens. After spending a few years travelling the world, visiting countless fairs, Becky always found herself asking the same question. Is face to face always the most cost effective and useful way for institutions to recruit? Is there a way universities, schools and recruiters can attract students in a way that costs less in terms of time and money? The answer is yes! The answer is Eco Talent Discovery! ET Discovery is a leader in the online marketing and business community. Their team has decades of experience in helping individuals and large corporations maximise their potential with cost effective and dynamic solutions. They know that their long-term success depends on us helping every client achieve their goals. Technology and excellent business tools are wonderful but their focus is on building long term relationships built on confidence and trust. Putting your interests before theirs, offering customised solutions and providing superior client service is the core of their operational values.

Funda

Seed Round in 2015
Early on they realised that training and development wasn't delivered in a Fun, Easy and Reliable manner. As people who had just left University they were quite eager to transmit the fun nature of Higher Education to training and development. So they set off working on eLearning & mLearning for high-schools and gradually migrated to eLearning for Higher Education and now their reach spans schools, Higher Education institutes and corporate training.

GamePlan Learning

Seed Round in 2015
GamePlan Learning, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company founded in 2015 that operates an online platform designed to assist individuals in navigating their career paths. The platform offers a user-friendly portal and app, providing assessment tools to help users identify suitable career options among over 1,100 possibilities. In addition to career exploration, GamePlan provides online courses focused on emotional intelligence and proofreading, catering to various employee training needs across different departments. The company's approach emphasizes showcasing unique strengths, enabling users to find their ideal career fit through a combination of personalized guidance and access to high-quality online and blended learning resources.

Surgery Academy

Seed Round in 2015
Surgery Academy is an online service used for watching broadcasting live and prerecorded videos of surgeries through a 360 degree immersive operating theatre experience. Surgery Academy plans to industrialize, socialize and collect a curation of surgical interventions. The learning program (MOOC-like) is developed for head mounted displays such as the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR. It’s also available on PCs and mobile devices. Surgery Academy uses Meta (AR side) and GoPro (VR side) cameras then renders the video themselves in order to create an augmented and virtual reality experience for medical students and professionals who are watching surgical procedures. It helps med students to integrate their studies and improve their knowledge by accessing to extra informations (such as patient’s vital signs, patient’s medical imaging and so on) A student can then watch this footage with a virtual reality headset: the stereoscopic 3D and the wide field of view create a striking immersive effect. The student can then replay the surgery in detail and watch it through the eyes of the surgeon (POV), empowering his experience with the 3D Imagery.

Edurio

Seed Round in 2015
Edurio Ltd. is a start-up based in Riga, Latvia, that develops web-based educational toolkits designed for schools and educational organizations. Founded in 2014, Edurio's primary focus is on facilitating various ongoing improvement activities within educational institutions. The company offers tools that enable schools to collect student feedback, conduct self-assessments, manage classroom observations, and share best practices among educators. One of its key products, Edurio Feedback, allows students to evaluate their motivation to learn, their understanding of subjects, and the effectiveness of their teachers' approaches. By providing a platform for students to share observations about teaching practices, Edurio empowers educators and school leaders to gain valuable insights into the learning environment, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of education.

OceanBrowser

Seed Round in 2015
OceanBrowser Ltd provides software and services for online medical and executive education. Since 2004, it has worked with leading universities and organizations in Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, focusing on understanding the needs of, and providing solutions for, the high-end distance education market. OceanBrowserâ€:tm:s flagship web application, OB3 (and which recently has won the 2010 Otago Business Excellence Awards, Research and Innovation Prize) will revolutionise how online content is delivered in postgraduate education, with an entirely new way to create, manage, and interact with online documents. For a sneak preview, and to sign-up for the beta, go to http://oceanbrowser.com Update (May 2011) our new site is up! This now includes information on OB3, news feed, and a preview video. Check it out - and we'd love to hear from you, sign-up on the site, or connect with us on: Facebook (http://on.fb.me/fUrn1U), Linked-in (http://linkd.in/eoeM6B), or Twitter “ocnb3”

Unitu

Seed Round in 2015
Unitu Ltd. is a London-based company that offers a platform designed to facilitate communication and feedback among students, university staff, and course representatives. Founded in 2012, Unitu provides an online space where students can connect with peers within their institution, department, and specific course modules through organized groups. The platform allows university staff to gather and address student feedback in real time, thereby enhancing student satisfaction. By fostering student debates, study groups, and peer-to-peer reviews, Unitu addresses common challenges faced by universities in collecting and analyzing feedback while promoting transparency and efficiency. This approach not only helps improve student experiences but also supports universities in maintaining their income by reducing dropout rates and enhancing their standings in league tables.

Ncite Neuromedia

Seed Round in 2015
Ncite Neuromedia develops leadership games that bridge the gap between understanding, and real and lasting behavior change. Its games range from allegorical simulation games to complex systems simulations. The company also provides game consulting services. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in the United States.

Recurrence

Seed Round in 2015
Recurrence, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing online multiplayer games aimed at the higher education market. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Recurrence provides a platform designed to enhance engagement and education for both enterprises and educational organizations. Its proprietary technology enables partners to identify and nurture high-potential talent in various settings, including boardrooms and classrooms. The company's offerings are available in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, focusing on equipping college students with essential business skills through realistic learning experiences.

Doodle Maths

Seed Round in 2015
DoodleMaths is a personalized learning application to improve math skills. It works by identifying a child’s level, strengths and weaknesses, and gradually progressing them at the rate that’s right for them. The application is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Pi-Top

Seed Round in 2015
Pi-Top is an education technology company. Pi-Top enables users to build and understand their own Raspberry Pi powered laptops. Pi-top is the only STEM platform to be endorsed by a national exam awarding body (OCR) for use in the Computer Science curriculum in the UK. Through delivering the best of the maker world in an easy to deploy solution pi-top aims to be the future of STEM learning in the classroom. Pi-Top is operated from London, United Kingdom and distributed to over 60 countries world wide with 30+ distributors including Best Buy, RS Components, BT and Adafruit.

Learn Forward

Seed Round in 2015
Learn Forward Limited specializes in developing open-source tools for creating context-aware digital textbooks and educational platforms. Founded in 2015 and based in the United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including LearnFwd Author, which allows users to create digital textbooks, LearnFwd Classroom, designed for interactive exercises and collaboration in classroom settings, and LearnFwd Pro, a hosted solution for universities that facilitates online and real-time courses. Learn Forward addresses the needs of both publishers and educators by providing a platform that supports re-flowable content compatible with various devices, interactive assessments, and collaborative features. The tools enable teachers to customize and amend content easily, ensuring a seamless experience with minimal setup required.

Linguese

Seed Round in 2014
Linguese is an educational technology company that specializes in providing customized online courses for learning Chinese language and culture. The academy designs its curriculum to align with the specific needs and learning objectives of its students. Linguese emphasizes four essential components for effective language acquisition: qualified native teachers, high-quality and engaging teaching materials, a motivated student community, and assessment tests to track progress. By offering flexible course options at affordable prices and facilitating live group lessons through a proprietary online platform, Linguese creates an accessible and supportive environment for students to learn Chinese effectively.

eSplice

Seed Round in 2014
eSplice

Drum Roll

Seed Round in 2014
Drum Roll is an online platform that creates educational games for its users. Its first game, Erase All Kittens, is an open source platform game to teach kids to code. Drum Roll is based in London, England.

Litfilmfest

Seed Round in 2014
Litfilmfest, operated by A Tale Unfolds Ltd., is a literacy initiative based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on enhancing writing skills through video production. Founded in 2014, the company creates short films aimed at stimulating creativity and improving the writing capabilities of students. By providing tailored content and support, A Tale Unfolds facilitates the execution of video projects in educational settings, covering six distinct genres. Additionally, the company offers a bespoke reading book designed to further develop users' creativity and writing style.

Primo Toys

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Primo Toys Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing educational toys aimed at young children. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on helping children aged three and up learn programming logic through interactive play. Their flagship product, the Cubetto playset, features a robot and a programming board that allows children to create programs using tactile blocks, promoting screen-free learning. The toys are Montessori-approved and inspired by the LOGO Turtle concept, offering a playful introduction to coding. Primo Toys serves a global market that includes schools, parents, and educators, facilitating early learning and skill development in an engaging and entertaining manner.

kinderly

Seed Round in 2014
Kinderly develops software for early years’ education to help childcare professionals comply with government regulation, to improve communication with parents, and to encourage a fun learning environment at home. It is based in London, England.

Learned By Me

Seed Round in 2014
Learned By Me, Inc. is an education technology company based in San Francisco, California, that operates an online platform connecting students with tutors for private lessons. The platform aims to enhance the learning experience by making it more enjoyable, effective, engaging, and affordable. With a global reach, Learned By Me is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students through personalized tutoring services.

Ellumia

Seed Round in 2014
Ellumia Limited is a London-based company that designs and develops a mobile application focused on delivering learning content. Established in 2012, Ellumia offers an adaptive and social learning platform that connects instructors and students globally. Its platform is tailored for adult learners, providing personalized guidance and facilitating educational interactions through mobile devices. The company's emphasis on mobile learning positions it to meet the evolving needs of users seeking flexible and accessible educational resources.

Meducation

Seed Round in 2014
Meducation is an online platform founded in 2008, based in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom, designed for medical students and healthcare professionals. It serves as a social networking service and educational resource, offering information on medicine, diseases, and contemporary medical treatments. The platform is structured to help users track their continuing professional development (CPD) points and provides insights into their learning progress. Meducation aims to support lifelong learning by organizing educational content and facilitating the synchronization of professional portfolios, thereby enhancing the educational experience for its users.

Lexicum

Seed Round in 2014
Lexicum is a UK-based company that specializes in developing a web application for foreign language vocabulary training. The software offers users the ability to translate words with all their meanings and engage in vocabulary practice exercises. Designed to enhance the language learning experience, the platform allows users to look up new words, add them to a personal vocabulary list, and practice through various exercises. The founders, who are multilingual themselves, created Lexicum to assist the 1.5 billion learners worldwide in mastering vocabulary, acknowledging the challenges of acquiring a rich vocabulary over time. Their innovative approach aims to make language learning more accessible and effective.

Sixth Domain

Seed Round in 2014
Sixth Domain Ltd. develops an online reward system and behavior-tracking tool designed for primary and secondary schools. The company provides web-based applications that facilitate student tracking, teacher collaboration, information sharing, and informed decision-making. This system allows teachers to monitor and communicate about student behavior, track both positive and negative actions, and generate reports on homework, staff comments, and student improvement. Additionally, it enables parents to access their children's reports and manage pastoral issues. Incorporated in 2012 and based in Ashford, United Kingdom, Sixth Domain aims to motivate students and streamline administrative processes for educators and school leaders.

StudentFunder

Seed Round in 2014
StudentFunder Limited operates an online crowd funding platform for students. Its platform enables individuals and institutions pool funds to support education campaigns initiated by students. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.