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Pearson

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.

Investor Profile

Pearson has made 22 investments, with 1 in the past 12 months and 36% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (27%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series D (14%)
  • Seed (9%)
  • Undisclosed (9%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Corporate Round (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (59%)
  • India (18%)
  • United Kingdom (14%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • South Africa (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Software
  • Edtech
  • Enterprise Software
  • Internet
  • E-learning
  • Saas
  • Analytics
  • Mobile
  • Tutoring
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Pearson frequently co-invest with?

Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
AOL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
McGraw-Hill Education
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Actua Corporation
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Radnor
Co-Investments: 1
TC
North America, California, United States, Portola Valley
Co-Investments: 2
Sherpalo Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Felicis
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
SE
North America, Indiana, United States, Indianapolis
Co-Investments: 2
Kapor Capital
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 3
Dell
North America, Texas, United States, Round Rock
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Pearson often collaborate with?

JF
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Pearson?

HowNow

London, England, United Kingdom

HowNow is a London-based EdTech startup that connects experts and learners by offering interactive video lessons.

E-LearningEdTechEducationInternetTraining
Series AFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,356,208
Plum.io

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Plum uses objective data to measure and match human potential to job needs, enhancing talent decisions across the employee lifecycle

AnalyticsCareer PlanningEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesRecruitingSaaSSoftware
Convertible NoteFeb 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,911,288
HowNow

London, England, United Kingdom

HowNow is a London-based EdTech startup that connects experts and learners by offering interactive video lessons.

E-LearningEdTechEducationInternetTraining
Series AFeb 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,810,473
Smashcut

New York, New York, United States

Smashcut is an education technology and content company designed for video-centric, collaborative education.

E-LearningEdTechEducationFilmFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentVideo
Series AMay 31, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Secondmind

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Machine learning for automotive innovators

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveMachine LearningSoftware
Series BMay 20, 2019
Amount Raised: $26,473,956
Credly

New York, New York, United States

Credly is a platform for verifying, sharing, and managing digital badges and credentials.

EducationEnterprise SoftwareInternetSaaSTraining
Series AApr 24, 2019
Amount Raised: $11,100,000
Inkling Systems

San Francisco, California, United States

Inkling is a single system that lets teams create great content, share it on any digital device, and measure how it's being used.

AnalyticsAndroidCorporate TrainingEnterprise SoftwareiOSMobilePublishingSaaSSoftware
Series DMay 6, 2015
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Sudiksha

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Develop viable education delivery solutions to service the needs of BoP schools.

ChildrenEducationOnline Portals
SeedJul 2, 2014
Amount Raised: $210,000
SPARK Schools

Gauteng, NA - South Africa, South Africa

SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students.

Charter SchoolsEducationSkill Assessment
Series AMay 20, 2014
Amount Raised: $2,700,000
Zaya

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Zaya provides world-class personalised education to the economically disadvantaged in every neighborhood, worldwide.

EdTechEducation
Series UnknownMay 20, 2014