Education and edtech investors in the West Midlands
The West Midlands, led by Birmingham and Coventry, has strengths in advanced manufacturing, mobility and fintech, with regional and government-backed funds active. Education businesses, from edtech platforms to training providers, raise from impact-minded angels and a small group of education-focused funds. 99 investor-backed education and edtech companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 99
- Active investors, 2 years
- 122
- Rounds, 2 years
- 14
- Median round
- £43k
Who is investing
In the last two years 12 funds, firms and family offices and 110 angels took shares in education and edtech companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Addition Capital Coach SPV 1 LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Addition Coach GP Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| E & I Investments Ltd - 12929708 | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Endeavour Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hampton Park Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| HMBMC Holdings Limited - 15569598 | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| JMRM Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Knighthead Master Fund L P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 122 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, 14 funding rounds were raised by education and edtech companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £5.78m, with a median round of about £43k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 36% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 8% of the UK's education and edtech sector's 1,248 investor-backed companies. The median round of £43k is below the £75k median for the UK's education and edtech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 18 are at seed, 7 have exited, 5 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Addition Capital Coach SPV 1 LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back education and edtech companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 122 outside investors taking shares in education and edtech companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 12 funds, firms and family offices, and 110 angels.
How much do education and edtech companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 14 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.78m in total. The median round was about £43k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 36% 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.