Ufi

Ufi is an independent charity focused on enhancing adult vocational learning through the use of digital technology. It recognizes the necessity for a skilled workforce in the UK and aims to address this need by transforming the learning experience with innovative digital solutions. Ufi acts as a specialist investor in VocTech ventures, providing funding between £150,000 and £1 million to seed-stage companies that are developing technologies designed to equip individuals and businesses with essential skills for current and future employment. Through its initiatives, Ufi seeks to improve access to vocational education and foster skill development in the workforce.

Alex Bishop

Senior Investment Manager

Helen Gironi

Director of Ventures

Ellasaid Woodhouse

Investment Associate

15 past transactions

Assemble You

Seed Round in 2025
Assemble You offers an innovative audio-first learning platform focused on developing human-centric skills such as leadership, communication, wellbeing, and productivity. Each course is a 10-minute evidence-based podcast-style track, accompanied by transcripts, infographics, and quizzes to enhance learning.

Slinger

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Slinger is a network for finding jobs in the hospitality industry that connects side-hustlers, students, and hospitality professionals with enjoyable, equitable, and flexible shifts.

AutonoMe

Seed Round in 2023
AutonoMe operates a specialized Educational Technology platform across the UK Public Sector. It combines personalized digital resources with one-to-one support to deliver tailored learning outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities and autism in educational, employment, and social care settings.

Data Literacy Academy

Seed Round in 2023
Data Literacy Academy is a provider of educational services focused on enhancing data literacy within organizations. The company offers a comprehensive learning platform that includes live lectures, small-group seminars, and practical classes aimed at improving fundamental data knowledge among employees. Through its programs, Data Literacy Academy helps businesses teach their workforce how to understand, interpret, communicate, and effectively take action using data. In addition to its educational offerings, the academy also provides change management, capability assessment, and e-learning services to support organizations in fostering a data-driven culture.

Purlos

Seed Round in 2022
Purlos develops a personalized learning chatbot and learning management software that helps small and medium enterprises, growth businesses, and academic institutions improve training and student engagement. The platform delivers instant answers to user queries, sends timely personalized messages about admissions, follow‑ups, and events, and integrates seamlessly with existing work tools. It is designed to be powerful, affordable, and efficient, enabling organizations to streamline learning processes and enhance outcomes.

Bodyswaps

Seed Round in 2022
Bodyswaps is a training technology company that provides an immersive platform for soft skills development. Using virtual reality, artificial intelligence and behavioral science, it delivers realistic workplace simulations where learners practice communication, leadership, collaboration and other soft skills with virtual characters and their own voice. The platform combines AI-enabled feedback and personalized recommendations to drive behavioral change at scale, enabling corporations and educational institutions to deliver scalable, cost-efficient, and personalized soft skills training for employees and students. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, Bodyswaps focuses on rapid, scalable upskilling for the new world of work.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2021
Learnerbly is a London-based company that develops an online workplace learning platform. Founded in 2016, Learnerbly assists businesses in fostering professional growth by curating learning and development opportunities tailored to their needs. The platform enables companies to create internal playlists for knowledge sharing, upload specific content, and organize events. It also guides employees towards relevant learning opportunities and supports them in applying what they've learned. Notable clients include Ideo, Curve, and goCardless. Additionally, Learnerbly connects students and graduates with internships and entry-level jobs through work placements in entrepreneurial environments.

CAPSLOCK

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CAPSLOCK is an education company that delivers online training in cyber security and other emerging technologies aimed at career change. It offers affordable, entirely online programmes with student-finance options and an admissions approach that prioritizes future potential over past academic record. The boot camps include mentoring and industry-specific certifications to boost employability and enable practical, workplace-ready skills. Since its launch in 2021, CAPSLOCK has enrolled over 700 learners and reports around 70% of graduates securing employment within six months, with many progressing into entry- to mid-level roles and notable salary gains. The platform emphasizes no upfront costs and remote delivery, providing accessible pathways to diverse opportunities in cyber security and tech and helping to address workforce gaps.

Springpod

Series A in 2021
Springpod is a specialist careers platform that helps young people explore work opportunities and higher education. It offers online apprenticeships, virtual work experience programs, and a student recruitment portal to create interactive, work-based learning experiences and connect employers with education providers, enabling equal access to career and education opportunities. Founded in 2016, Springpod is based in London and Liverpool.

CAPSLOCK

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CAPSLOCK is an education company that delivers online training in cyber security and other emerging technologies aimed at career change. It offers affordable, entirely online programmes with student-finance options and an admissions approach that prioritizes future potential over past academic record. The boot camps include mentoring and industry-specific certifications to boost employability and enable practical, workplace-ready skills. Since its launch in 2021, CAPSLOCK has enrolled over 700 learners and reports around 70% of graduates securing employment within six months, with many progressing into entry- to mid-level roles and notable salary gains. The platform emphasizes no upfront costs and remote delivery, providing accessible pathways to diverse opportunities in cyber security and tech and helping to address workforce gaps.

SonicJobs

Series A in 2021
SonicJobs enhances recruitment efficiency by employing AI Web Agents that enable seamless candidate applications across platforms. This eliminates redirects to company sites, reducing bounce rates and boosting application conversions from 5% to 26%, a fivefold improvement.

Bodyswaps

Seed Round in 2020
Bodyswaps is a training technology company that provides an immersive platform for soft skills development. Using virtual reality, artificial intelligence and behavioral science, it delivers realistic workplace simulations where learners practice communication, leadership, collaboration and other soft skills with virtual characters and their own voice. The platform combines AI-enabled feedback and personalized recommendations to drive behavioral change at scale, enabling corporations and educational institutions to deliver scalable, cost-efficient, and personalized soft skills training for employees and students. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, Bodyswaps focuses on rapid, scalable upskilling for the new world of work.

Learning Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Learning Labs is a team dedicated to making language learning accessible to all students. They combine expertise from teaching, linguistics, technology, and professional backgrounds to develop an online educational platform that enhances engagement and learning outcomes through adaptive technology.

Kinderly

Venture Round in 2020
Kinderly develops software for early years' education, helping childcare professionals comply with regulations, communicate with parents effectively, and foster a fun learning environment at home.

Learnerbly

Seed Round in 2019
Learnerbly is a London-based company that develops an online workplace learning platform. Founded in 2016, Learnerbly assists businesses in fostering professional growth by curating learning and development opportunities tailored to their needs. The platform enables companies to create internal playlists for knowledge sharing, upload specific content, and organize events. It also guides employees towards relevant learning opportunities and supports them in applying what they've learned. Notable clients include Ideo, Curve, and goCardless. Additionally, Learnerbly connects students and graduates with internships and entry-level jobs through work placements in entrepreneurial environments.
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