Education and edtech investors in the UK
Education businesses, from edtech platforms to training providers, raise from impact-minded angels and a small group of education-focused funds. 1,248 investor-backed education and edtech companies are in Pulse, and 50 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 1,248
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,495
- Rounds, 2 years
- 271
- Median round
- £75k
Who is investing
In the last two years 181 funds, firms and family offices and 1,310 angels took shares in education and edtech companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Antler | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| The Enterprise Fund Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ada Ventures II LP, Acting by Its General Partner Av II GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| BGV II GP LLP on Behalf of BGV Birdcage LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| BGV II GP LLP on Behalf of BGV II LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 1,495 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 271 funding rounds were raised by education and edtech companies, an estimated £252.9m, with a median round of about £75k. 50 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 41% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Education and edtech compares
Education and edtech companies make up 2% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £75k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 222 are at seed, 71 have exited, 71 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Odin Investments Limited, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back education and edtech companies?
Pulse found 1,495 outside investors taking shares in education and edtech companies in the last two years: 181 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,310 angels.
How much do education and edtech companies raise?
Over the last two years 271 rounds were raised, an estimated £252.9m in total. The median round was about £75k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 41% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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