Education and edtech investors in London
London is home to more investor-backed companies than anywhere else in the UK, and to most of the country's venture funds, family offices and angel syndicates. Education businesses, from edtech platforms to training providers, raise from impact-minded angels and a small group of education-focused funds. 380 investor-backed education and edtech companies in London are in Pulse, and 24 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 380
- Active investors, 2 years
- 660
- Rounds, 2 years
- 148
- Median round
- £85k
Who is investing
In the last two years 111 funds, firms and family offices and 547 angels took shares in education and edtech companies in London, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Antler | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 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 |
| Downing One VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 660 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, 148 funding rounds were raised by education and edtech companies in London, an estimated £127.2m, with a median round of about £85k. 24 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 42% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 30% of the UK's education and edtech sector's 1,248 investor-backed companies. The median round of £85k is above the £75k median for the UK's education and edtech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 99 are at seed, 39 are at venture stage, 25 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Antler, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back education and edtech companies in London?
Pulse found 660 outside investors taking shares in education and edtech companies in London in the last two years: 111 funds, firms and family offices, and 547 angels.
How much do education and edtech companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 148 rounds were raised, an estimated £127.2m in total. The median round was about £85k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 42% 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.