United Kingdom · Higher education startup
United Kingdom · StudentCrowd
StudentCrowd is the leading decision-making platform for higher education in the UK, founded in 2015 by graduates Paul Humphreys and Pete Sisson.
Funding reportedLast round: Seed
About StudentCrowd
StudentCrowd is the leading decision-making platform for higher education in the UK, founded in 2015 by graduates Paul Humphreys and Pete Sisson.
The platform aims to help students make informed choices about universities, courses, and accommodation by providing verified reviews from current students. It covers all UK universities, degree courses, and purpose-built student accommodation, making it a comprehensive resource for over 14 million students across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. StudentCrowd offers tools for both students and educational institutions. Students can access detailed property profiles and comparison tools to aid their decision-making. For universities and accommodation providers, the platform provides insights to engage with students, manage brand reputation, and improve the overall student experience. With recent funding secured to expand into the US market, StudentCrowd continues to enhance its offerings and solidify its position as a key player in the higher education sector.
What company datasets say StudentCrowd raised
Funding, as reported
Funding filed with regulators
StudentCrowd filed 2 raises, $12M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.
- Apr 2026$8.8MUK share allotment
- Sept 2023$3.2MUK share allotment
Founders and team
From StudentCrowd's own website: 2 founders, 21 on the team.
- John WilkinsonChief Revenue Officer
- Alison CallenderHead of Partnerships
- Abel DelgadoDesigner
- Adam JamesAccount Manager (Data Solutions)
- Cassie CravenB2B Marketing Manager
- Emily AduahDirector of Analysis
- Fran JohnsonDirector of Brand
- Ioanna AthanaseliSocial Media Manager
- Jodi MaronUK PPnom Lead
- Jolanda NkondoDataset Manager
- Jon DowDirector of Student Digital Marketing
- Julian MaronDirector of Dataset
- Kirstan NormanDigital Content Manager
- Lucie MaronDirector of Client Success
- Macauley CapenerPartnership Manager
- Megan OliverInternational Data Lead
- Rhea HokayemDirector of B2B Marketing
- Thomas ScottAccount Manager (Data Solutions)
And 3 more on the team.
On a portfolio page
Investors who name them
Each firm lists StudentCrowd 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
Known for
student community engagementstudent marketingstudent satisfaction metricswhat universitystudent housing insightsverified student reviewshe review platformstudent feedback authenticityuniversity ratingsuniversity course searchstudent decision supportaccommodation reviewsuniversity league tableseducationaccommodation searchuniversity comparisons
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- Sector
- Higher education
- Industry code
- NAICS 61131, 519290, 541910, SIC 8731
- Region
- England
- Revenue
- 2.6M a year, as listed
- Full record
- Every detail in the company directory
Higher education in United Kingdom
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