# LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School: Higher education, London, United Kingdom

> LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School: The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a private higher-education institution located in Whitechapel, East...

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# LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School

The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a private higher-education institution located in Whitechapel, East London.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Higher education London, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 94 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 5.7M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A May 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School

The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a private higher-education institution located in Whitechapel, East London.

Founded in 2017 and welcoming students since 2021, LIS focuses on interdisciplinary learning to address complex real-world problems. It is notable for being the first UK university in over 50 years to open with degree-awarding powers from the start. LIS offers a Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) and a Master of Arts & Science (MASc) in Interdisciplinary Problems and Methods. The curriculum emphasizes problem-based study across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and humanities. In addition to degree programs, LIS provides short courses and professional learning options tailored for students, self-funding individuals, startups, and non-profits. The school boasts a diverse faculty with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and is recognized by regulatory bodies for its educational standards.

## What company datasets say LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **5.7M** in the source's currency

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **4.5M**

Last round date **May 2021**

## Founders and team

From LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School's own website: 36 on the team.

- **Ed Fidoe** Chief Executive
- **Alex Hay-Plumb** Chief Operating Officer
- **Alisha Kilich** Head of Student Support
- **Anna Matei** Head of Futures
- **Charlotte Bayley** Head of Network
- **Hayley Dawson** Head of Academic Services
- **Melissa Franklin** Head of Marketing
- **Andrew Mullinger** Board member
- **Anurag Choudhary** Performance Marketing Manager
- **Brett Cuming** Quality Manager
- **Caroline Benson** Programme Officer
- **Chris Persson** Chair of the Board
- **Dr Adam Kenny** Assistant Professor, Associate BASc Programme Director
- **Dr Amelia Peterson** MBA Programme Director
- **Dr Anson Cheung** Associate Professor
- **Dr Ash Brockwell** Associate Professor
- **Dr Bronwyn Tarr** Associate Professor
- **Dr James Carney** MASc Programme Director

And 18 more on the team.

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Emerge Education](https://millionrounds.com/fund/emerge-education)
- [Emerge VC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/emerge-vc)

Each firm lists LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Higher education
- **Industry code:** NAICS 611310, SIC 8221
- **Region:** England
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/lis-the-london-interdisciplinary-school)

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