# Top 50 Education Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded education startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $4.9B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/education-startups-united-kingdom (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Ineffable Intelligence** Ineffable Intelligence develops machine learning systems that learn through interaction and experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ineffable-intelligence) Ineffable Intelligence develops machine learning systems that learn through interaction and experience. *Founded* 2025 London, United Kingdom **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 2 [**Graphcore** Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphcore) Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$835M** last round May 2026
- 3 [**Synthesia** Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synthesia) Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$506M** last round Jan 2026
- 4 [**Lighthouse** Lighthouse is the home camera for smart home.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lighthouse) Lighthouse is the home camera for smart home. *Founded* 2014 Palo Alto, United Kingdom **$370M** last round Nov 2024
- 5 [**PolyAI** Enterprise voice AI that finishes what your customers start.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polyai) Enterprise voice AI that finishes what your customers start. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$209M** last round Apr 2026
- 6 [**BenevolentAI** BenevolentAI is a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/benevolentai) BenevolentAI is a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery company. *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$205M** last round Sept 2019
- 7 [**Elucidat** Elucidat is an authoring platform that helps teams produce engaging online learning for end users.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elucidat) Elucidat is an authoring platform that helps teams produce engaging online learning for end users. *Founded* 2013 Brighton, United Kingdom **$171M** last round Jul 2023
- 8 [**Kindred** Kindred wants products, movements and campaigns that stand for something.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kindred) Kindred wants products, movements and campaigns that stand for something. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$126M** last round Feb 2026
- 9 [**FutureLearn** FutureLearn is a global learning platform based in London, UK, that focuses on career-oriented education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/futurelearn) FutureLearn is a global learning platform based in London, UK, that focuses on career-oriented education. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$92M** last round Jan 2026
- 10 [**Luminance** Luminance is a leading artificial intelligence company focused on legal technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luminance) Luminance is a leading artificial intelligence company focused on legal technology. *Founded* 2015 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$85M** last round Feb 2025
- 11 [**Graduway**](https://millionrounds.com/company/graduway) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$74M** last round Jul 2019
- 12 [**BibliU**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bibliu) *Founded* 2014 United Kingdom **$73M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**Multiverse** Multiverse is an upskilling platform founded in 2016 that focuses on transforming workforces for the AI era.](https://millionrounds.com/company/multiverse) Multiverse is an upskilling platform founded in 2016 that focuses on transforming workforces for the AI era. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$72M** last round May 2026
- 14 [**Edumentors** Edumentors is a leading online tutoring platform based in London, UK, that connects parents and students with top tutors from prestigious British universities,](https://millionrounds.com/company/edumentors) Edumentors is a leading online tutoring platform based in London, UK, that connects parents and students with top tutors from prestigious British universities, *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$71M** last round May 2026
- 15 [**Converge** Construction Technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/converge) Construction Technology. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$69M** last round May 2025
- 16 [**JobTeasers**](https://millionrounds.com/company/jobteasers) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$56M** last round Sept 2019
- 17 [**Trax** Trax provides in-store execution tools, market measurement services, and data science solutions for retail.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trax) Trax provides in-store execution tools, market measurement services, and data science solutions for retail. *Founded* 2010 Boston, United Kingdom **$50M** last round Nov 2023
- 18 [**Paddle** Paddle is a payments infrastructure provider for SaaS companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paddle) Paddle is a payments infrastructure provider for SaaS companies. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Jul 2025
- 19 [**Zen Educate** Zen Educate is a technology-driven education recruitment platform founded in 2017 in London, UK, by Oren Cohen and Slava Kremerman.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zen-educate) Zen Educate is a technology-driven education recruitment platform founded in 2017 in London, UK, by Oren Cohen and Slava Kremerman. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$44M** last round Feb 2024
- 20 [**Fuse Universal** The Fuse learning platform connects people with the knowledge and expertise they need to improve their skills and perform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fuse-universal) The Fuse learning platform connects people with the knowledge and expertise they need to improve their skills and perform. *Founded* 2008 Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom **$39M** last round May 2026
- 21 [**Diffblue** Diffblue is an Oxford-based company founded in 2016 by researchers from the University of Oxford.](https://millionrounds.com/company/diffblue) Diffblue is an Oxford-based company founded in 2016 by researchers from the University of Oxford. *Founded* 2016 Oxford, United Kingdom **$39M** last round Mar 2025
- 22 [**FiveAI** FiveAI provides a software platform designed for providing a solution in urban mobility in public transport to complex urban environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fiveai) FiveAI provides a software platform designed for providing a solution in urban mobility in public transport to complex urban environments. *Founded* 2015 United Kingdom **$38M** last round Sept 2017
- 23 [**Prowler.io**](https://millionrounds.com/company/prowler-io) *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$37M** last round May 2019
- 24 [**Perlego** Perlego is a London-based digital library and education technology company that offers unlimited, subscription-based access to over 1.3 million academic, profes](https://millionrounds.com/company/perlego) Perlego is a London-based digital library and education technology company that offers unlimited, subscription-based access to over 1.3 million academic, profes *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$37M** last round Oct 2024
- 25 [**Visibly** A new way for organisations to drive their company values and behaviours in support of 'real' employee advocacy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/visibly) A new way for organisations to drive their company values and behaviours in support of 'real' employee advocacy. *Founded* 2015 United Kingdom **$32M** last round Jun 2024
- 26 [**LoopMe** LoopMe is focused on brand advertising, using AI, attribution, and analytics to deliver measurable outcomes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loopme) LoopMe is focused on brand advertising, using AI, attribution, and analytics to deliver measurable outcomes. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Feb 2022
- 27 [**MEL Science** MEL Science develops up to date chemistry kit subscription and VR software for learning chemistry](https://millionrounds.com/company/mel-science) MEL Science develops up to date chemistry kit subscription and VR software for learning chemistry *Founded* 2015 Amersham, United Kingdom **$28M** last round Aug 2022
- 28 [**Kano**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kano) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$28M** last round Oct 2017
- 29 [**MyTutor** MyTutor is a company providing tutoring services to high school and university students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mytutor) MyTutor is a company providing tutoring services to high school and university students. *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$27M** last round Sept 2021
- 30 [**Atom Learning** Atom Learning is a prominent UK-based Educational Technology (EdTech) company founded in 2018 by Alex Hatvany and Jake O'Keeffe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atom-learning) Atom Learning is a prominent UK-based Educational Technology (EdTech) company founded in 2018 by Alex Hatvany and Jake O'Keeffe. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Dec 2021
- 31 [**Unibuddy** Unibuddy is a London-based EdTech company founded in 2015 by Kimeshan Naidoo and Diego Fanara.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unibuddy) Unibuddy is a London-based EdTech company founded in 2015 by Kimeshan Naidoo and Diego Fanara. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Jul 2021
- 32 [**Flexciton** Flexciton is the intelligent advantage platform for streamlined chipmaking](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexciton) Flexciton is the intelligent advantage platform for streamlined chipmaking *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Aug 2021
- 33 [**Administrate**](https://millionrounds.com/company/administrate) *Founded* 2007 United Kingdom **$23M** last round Aug 2025
- 34 [**Terminus**](https://millionrounds.com/company/terminus) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$22M** last round Dec 2022
- 35 [**EduMe** eduMe is an AI-powered training platform designed specifically for the frontline workforce, which includes employees in sectors like retail, hospitality, manufa](https://millionrounds.com/company/edume) eduMe is an AI-powered training platform designed specifically for the frontline workforce, which includes employees in sectors like retail, hospitality, manufa *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$22M** last round Jan 2022
- 36 [**Speech Graphics** Speech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/speech-graphics) Speech Graphics Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, specializing in audio-driven, AI-powered facial animation software. *Founded* 2010 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Apr 2026
- 37 [**WhiteHat**](https://millionrounds.com/company/whitehat) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$20M** last round Jul 2019
- 38 [**Pi-Top** Pi-Top is a creative learning company and their mission is to inspire a generation of makers, fixers & problem solvers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pi-top) Pi-Top is a creative learning company and their mission is to inspire a generation of makers, fixers & problem solvers. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$19M** last round May 2022
- 39 [**Elevated Knowledge** Elevated Knowledge offers courses, apprenticeships, and training in lift engineering, performance, and testing of lifts and escalators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elevated-knowledge) Elevated Knowledge offers courses, apprenticeships, and training in lift engineering, performance, and testing of lifts and escalators. *Founded* 2016 Whitehill Industrial Estate, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Mar 2025
- 40 [**Torch** Torch is a leadership development platform that provides coaching, software, and feedback to raise performers to the next level.](https://millionrounds.com/company/torch) Torch is a leadership development platform that provides coaching, software, and feedback to raise performers to the next level. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$16M** last round Mar 2024
- 41 [**MyEdSpace** MyEdSpace is a UK-based edtech company that offers live, interactive online tutoring for school students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/myedspace) MyEdSpace is a UK-based edtech company that offers live, interactive online tutoring for school students. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Sept 2025
- 42 [**Virtual Internships** Virtual Internship Partners provides transformative, 21st-century remote-work experiences for students and graduates](https://millionrounds.com/company/virtual-internships) Virtual Internship Partners provides transformative, 21st-century remote-work experiences for students and graduates *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Sept 2022
- 43 [**Cardiff University** Your education, your way.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cardiff-university) Your education, your way. *Founded* 2014 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$14M** last round May 2024
- 44 [**StudentCrowd** StudentCrowd is the leading decision-making platform for higher education in the UK, founded in 2015 by graduates Paul Humphreys and Pete Sisson.](https://millionrounds.com/company/studentcrowd) StudentCrowd is the leading decision-making platform for higher education in the UK, founded in 2015 by graduates Paul Humphreys and Pete Sisson. *Founded* 2015 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Apr 2026
- 45 [**MLA College** MLA College is an education center that specializes in distance learning courses for the marine and maritime sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mla-college) MLA College is an education center that specializes in distance learning courses for the marine and maritime sectors. *Founded* 2014 United Kingdom **$13M** last round Jul 2025
- 46 [**Mrs Wordsmith** Mrs Wordsmith is a London-based educational technology and publishing startup focused on enhancing literacy learning for children through engaging visual conten](https://millionrounds.com/company/mrs-wordsmith) Mrs Wordsmith is a London-based educational technology and publishing startup focused on enhancing literacy learning for children through engaging visual conten *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Oct 2018
- 47 [**Oxbotica**](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxbotica) *Founded* 2014 United Kingdom **$11M** last round Apr 2017
- 48 [**Grasp** Grasp is a healthcare that helps the user to self report pain, emotions, and side effects in mental health and somatic care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grasp) Grasp is a healthcare that helps the user to self report pain, emotions, and side effects in mental health and somatic care. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$11M** last round Oct 2025
- 49 [**Higher Ed Partners** Higher Ed Partners - South Africa enables university partners to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/higher-ed-partners) Higher Ed Partners - South Africa enables university partners to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$10M** last round May 2021
- 50 [**Quipper** Quipper provides quiz-based e-learning apps for iPhone and Android platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quipper) Quipper provides quiz-based e-learning apps for iPhone and Android platforms. *Founded* 2010 Tokyo, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Mar 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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