Education and edtech investors in the East Midlands
The East Midlands, centred on Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, has a mix of consumer, engineering and life sciences companies and an active regional fund scene. Education businesses, from edtech platforms to training providers, raise from impact-minded angels and a small group of education-focused funds. 64 investor-backed education and edtech companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 64
- Active investors, 2 years
- 58
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £25k
Who is investing
In the last two years 2 funds, firms and family offices and 56 angels took shares in education and edtech companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Point Partners Holding | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kewalram Chanrai Holding Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Longboat Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Milk Street Evergreen Fund LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Milk Street Search Fund LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Mita Holding Co LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| University of Nottingham | University | 1 company |
See all 58 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by education and edtech companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £1.48m, with a median round of about £25k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 5% of the UK's education and edtech sector's 1,248 investor-backed companies. The median round of £25k is below the £75k median for the UK's education and edtech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 7 are at seed, 4 have exited, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Granite Point Partners Holding, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back education and edtech companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 58 outside investors taking shares in education and edtech companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 2 funds, firms and family offices, and 56 angels.
How much do education and edtech companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.48m in total. The median round was about £25k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 40% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.