Education and edtech investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. Education businesses, from edtech platforms to training providers, raise from impact-minded angels and a small group of education-focused funds. 180 investor-backed education and edtech companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 180
- Active investors, 2 years
- 171
- Rounds, 2 years
- 31
- Median round
- £45k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 159 angels took shares in education and edtech companies in the South East, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Acumen Latin America Early Growth Fund (Crehana Co- Investment) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acumen Latin America Early Growth Fund L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Delgado Investment Company | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dila Capital III L.P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Emerge Venture Lab Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Emerge Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Endeavor Catalyst III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Falmouth University | University | 1 company |
See all 171 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, 31 funding rounds were raised by education and edtech companies in the South East, an estimated £41.2m, with a median round of about £45k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 42% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 14% of the UK's education and edtech sector's 1,248 investor-backed companies. The median round of £45k is below the £75k median for the UK's education and edtech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 29 are at seed, 9 are at venture stage, 8 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Acumen Latin America Early Growth Fund (Crehana Co- Investment) L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back education and edtech companies in the South East?
Pulse found 171 outside investors taking shares in education and edtech companies in the South East in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 159 angels.
How much do education and edtech companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 31 rounds were raised, an estimated £41.2m in total. The median round was about £45k.
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.