Education and edtech investors in the East of England
The East of England is anchored by Cambridge, one of Europe's leading life sciences and deep tech clusters, with university funds and specialist investors close by. Education businesses, from edtech platforms to training providers, raise from impact-minded angels and a small group of education-focused funds. 121 investor-backed education and edtech companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 121
- Active investors, 2 years
- 126
- Rounds, 2 years
- 17
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 6 funds, firms and family offices and 120 angels took shares in education and edtech companies in the East of England, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Akcela Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alia Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Baybridge Investments (Guernsey) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Crowdfunding Investors | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elma Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| New Anglia Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Tenity Incubation Fund II SCSP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| The Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 126 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, 17 funding rounds were raised by education and edtech companies in the East of England, an estimated £17.8m, with a median round of about £50k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 41% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 10% of the UK's education and edtech sector's 1,248 investor-backed companies. The median round of £50k is below the £75k median for the UK's education and edtech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 16 are at seed, 5 are at venture stage, 3 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Akcela Ventures Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back education and edtech companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 126 outside investors taking shares in education and edtech companies in the East of England in the last two years: 6 funds, firms and family offices, and 120 angels.
How much do education and edtech companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 17 rounds were raised, an estimated £17.8m in total. The median round was about £50k.
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?
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.