
Emerge Education
Description
Emerge Education is a prominent London-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in and supporting early-stage edtech companies across Europe. With a clear mission to back innovations that transform educational outcomes, the firm has established itself as a specialist investor within the rapidly evolving education technology sector. Their investment strategy primarily targets Seed-stage companies, providing crucial early capital to promising ventures.
The firm typically deploys first cheques ranging from £100,000 to £1,000,000, which translates to approximately $127,000 to $1,270,000 USD based on current exchange rates. Beyond financial investment, Emerge Education is known for its hands-on approach, offering a comprehensive Seed Programme designed to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. This program provides strategic guidance, mentorship, and unparalleled access to a network of industry experts, educators, and follow-on investors, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for founders.
Emerge Education boasts a robust portfolio, having invested in over 50 companies throughout Europe, underscoring its significant footprint in the edtech landscape. The success of their investment model is further evidenced by the fact that their portfolio companies have collectively secured over $200 million in follow-on funding from other investors. This strong track record highlights Emerge Education's ability to identify high-potential startups and provide the foundational support necessary for them to attract substantial further investment and achieve significant scale. Their deep sector expertise and community-driven approach make them a highly strategic partner for edtech entrepreneurs.
Investor Profile
Emerge Education has backed more than 55 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Education, E-Learning, EdTech.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $127K – $1.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (69%)
- Series A (13%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (38%)
- United States (22%)
- Germany (16%)
- France (4%)
- Denmark (4%)
- Peru (4%)
- Latvia (2%)
- Mexico (2%)
- South Africa (2%)
- Italy (2%)
Industry Focus
- Education
- E-learning
- Edtech
- Software
- Higher Education
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Children
- Apps
- Universities
- Training
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