{ "as_of": "2026-10-29", "fx_source": "Bank of England daily spot rate (series XUDLUSS, XUDLERS)", "fx_url": "https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/boeapps/database/", "rows": [ { "id": "DEAL-LC-141", "date": "2026-10-29", "year": "2026", "kind": "acquisition", "company_text": "Digital Science (new)", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-701", "counterparty": "Jenni AI (target; location not stated)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "UK research-data company Digital Science bought AI academic-writing platform Jenni AI; price undisclosed.", "sources_text": "https://tech.eu/2026/10/29/digital-science-acquires-jenni-ai-to-bring-verified-research-data-to-ai-powered-academic-writing/ — \"a UK company providing researchers with data, tools and infrastructure, has acquired\" (trade, tech.eu)", "source_urls": [ "https://tech.eu/2026/10/29/digital-science-acquires-jenni-ai-to-bring-verified-research-data-to-ai-powered-academic-writing/" ], 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"ledger2", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-10-13", "date_sort": "2026-10-13", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 1000000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£1m", "gbp_txt": "£1m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-LC-126", "date": "2026-10-02", "year": "2026", "kind": "acquisition", "company_text": "StudyStash (new)", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-802", "counterparty": "Kortext", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Kortext bought the AI study platform that turns course content into flashcards and tests; price undisclosed.", "sources_text": "https://tech.eu/2026/10/02/ai-study-platform-studystash-acquired-by-kortext-after-rapid-global-expansion/ — \"has been acquired by edtech company Kortext\" (trade, tech.eu)", "source_urls": [ "https://tech.eu/2026/10/02/ai-study-platform-studystash-acquired-by-kortext-after-rapid-global-expansion/" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "ledger2", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-10-02", "date_sort": "2026-10-02", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-INV-2002", "date": "2026-08-21", "year": "2026", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "Medly AI", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-003", "counterparty": "Felix Capital, Eka Ventures, Ada Ventures", "amount": null, "amount_text": "5.9m", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Medly AI (AI tutoring platform) raised £5.9m (Seed), reported by UKTN weekly roundup.", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/funding/uk-tech-funding-roundup-this-weeks-deals-from-callosum-to-economad-20260821 — \"builds an automated, personalised AI tutoring platform\" (trade)", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/funding/uk-tech-funding-roundup-this-weeks-deals-from-callosum-to-economad-20260821" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "investors", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-08-21 (week ending)", "date_sort": "2026-08-21", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": true, "trade": true, "round4": true, "amount_as_written": "5.9m", "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "5.9m GBP", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-003", "date": "2026-08-19", "year": "2026", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-003 Medly AI", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-003", "counterparty": "Felix Capital", "amount": 5900000, "amount_text": "5900000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Seed with Eka Ventures and Ada Ventures", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/ai/ai-tutor-startup-medly-lands-6m-to-scale-exam-prep-platform-20260819 — \"has raised $8m (£5.9m)\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/ai/ai-tutor-startup-medly-lands-6m-to-scale-exam-prep-platform-20260819" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-08-19", "date_sort": "2026-08-19", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 5900000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£5.9m", "gbp_txt": "£5.9m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2006", "date": "2026-06-15", "year": "2026", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Zero Gravity Tech", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2006", "counterparty": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DfE delivery partner)", "amount": 300000, "amount_text": "300000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme R&D contract 2 (ex VAT); estimated 29 June 2026 to 31 March 2027.", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1 — \"Zero Gravity Tech Ltd\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-06-15", "date_sort": "2026-06-15", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 300000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£300,000", "gbp_txt": "£300,000", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2007", "date": "2026-06-15", "year": "2026", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Learn Anything Education", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2007", "counterparty": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DfE delivery partner)", "amount": 300000, "amount_text": "300000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme R&D contract 3 (ex VAT).", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1 — \"Learn Anything Education Ltd\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-06-15", "date_sort": "2026-06-15", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 300000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£300,000", "gbp_txt": "£300,000", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2008", "date": "2026-06-15", "year": "2026", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Eedi", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2008", "counterparty": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DfE delivery partner)", "amount": 300000, "amount_text": "300000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme R&D contract 7 (ex VAT).", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1 — \"Eedi Ltd\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-06-15", "date_sort": "2026-06-15", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 300000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£300,000", "gbp_txt": "£300,000", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2009", "date": "2026-06-15", "year": "2026", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Medly AI", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-003", "counterparty": "Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DfE delivery partner)", "amount": 300000, "amount_text": "300000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme R&D contract 1 (ex VAT).", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1 — \"Medly AI … 85 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LT, United Kingdom\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056738-2026?origin=SearchResults&=&p=1" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-06-15", "date_sort": "2026-06-15", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 300000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£300,000", "gbp_txt": "£300,000", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SVC-015", "date": "2026-06-08", "year": "2026", "kind": "uk_office_opening", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006 Multiverse", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006", "counterparty": "DSIT (AI Adoption Summit)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Multiverse to open an Edinburgh tech hub and create 200 UK jobs to boost workers' AI skills", "sources_text": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-partner-with-tech-companies-trade-unions-and-industry-leaders-to-boost-ai-adoption-and-equip-workers-with-ai-skills — Multiverse \"opening a tech hub in Edinburgh\" [fetch summary]", "source_urls": [ "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-partner-with-tech-companies-trade-unions-and-industry-leaders-to-boost-ai-adoption-and-equip-workers-with-ai-skills" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-06-08", "date_sort": "2026-06-08", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-008", "date": "2026-05-15", "year": "2026", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006 Multiverse", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006", "counterparty": "Schroders Capital", "amount": 70000000, "amount_text": "70000000", "currency": "USD", "valuation_reported": "2100000000 USD", "summary": "New funding", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/edtech-unicorn-multiverse-raises-50m-20260515 — \"led by Schroders Capital\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/edtech-unicorn-multiverse-raises-50m-20260515" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-05-15", "date_sort": "2026-05-15", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 52454103, "fx_rate": 1.3345, "fx_source": "Bank of England daily spot rate (series XUDLUSS, XUDLERS), US$1.3345 per £ on 2026-05-15", "fx_date": "2026-05-15", "fx_note": "", "txt": "US$70m", "gbp_txt": "£52.5m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-002", "date": "2026-04-29", "year": "2026", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-002 Third Space Learning", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-002", "counterparty": "South West Investment Fund (British Business Bank; Maven Capital Partners)", "amount": 4400000, "amount_text": "4400000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "To scale the Skye AI tutor", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/third-space-learning-raises-4-4m-to-scale-ai-tutoring-20260429 — \"scale its AI tutoring service\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/third-space-learning-raises-4-4m-to-scale-ai-tutoring-20260429" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-04-29", "date_sort": "2026-04-29", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 4400000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£4.4m", "gbp_txt": "£4.4m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-007", "date": "2026-01", "year": "2026", "kind": "acquisition", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006 Multiverse", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006", "counterparty": "StackFuel (target, Berlin)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Multiverse acquired Berlin-based StackFuel", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/edtech-unicorn-multiverse-raises-50m-20260515 — acquired Berlin-based StackFuel in January", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/edtech-unicorn-multiverse-raises-50m-20260515" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2026-01", "date_sort": "2026-01-00", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-005", "date": "2025-10-01", "year": "2025", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-005 Chalkie", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-005", "counterparty": "Triple Point Ventures", "amount": 1000000, "amount_text": "1000000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Pre-seed", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/ai-lesson-planner-startup-raises-1m-in-pre-seed-round-20251001 — \"curriculum-aligned lessons in minutes\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/ai-lesson-planner-startup-raises-1m-in-pre-seed-round-20251001" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-10-01", "date_sort": "2025-10-01", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 1000000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£1m", "gbp_txt": "£1m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2001", "date": "2025-09-24", "year": "2025", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Learncycle", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2001", "counterparty": "Department for Education", "amount": 191487.2, "amount_text": "191487.20", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "DfE \"AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\" contract 1 (ex VAT; £239,359 inc VAT); runs to 30 June 2026 at latest.", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025 — \"Learncycle Ltd … Contract 1. AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-09-24", "date_sort": "2025-09-24", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 191487.2, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£191,487", "gbp_txt": "£191,487", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2002", "date": "2025-09-24", "year": "2025", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Openkit", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2002", "counterparty": "Department for Education", "amount": 110376.8, "amount_text": "110376.80", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "DfE \"AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\" contract 3 (ex VAT; £137,971 inc VAT).", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025 — \"Openkit Ltd … Contract 3. AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-09-24", "date_sort": "2025-09-24", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 110376.8, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£110,377", "gbp_txt": "£110,377", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2003", "date": "2025-09-24", "year": "2025", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Lettingsowl", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2003", "counterparty": "Department for Education", "amount": 131212.8, "amount_text": "131212.80", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "DfE \"AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\" contract 4 (ex VAT; £164,016 inc VAT).", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025 — \"Lettingsowl Ltd … Contract 4. AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-09-24", "date_sort": "2025-09-24", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 131212.8, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£131,213", "gbp_txt": "£131,213", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2004", "date": "2025-09-24", "year": "2025", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Kita Education", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2004", "counterparty": "Department for Education", "amount": 128448, "amount_text": "128448", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "DfE \"AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\" contract 5 (ex VAT; £160,560 inc VAT).", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025 — \"Kita Education Ltd … Contract 5. AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-09-24", "date_sort": "2025-09-24", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 128448, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£128,448", "gbp_txt": "£128,448", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2005", "date": "2025-09-24", "year": "2025", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "Corduroy Dinosaur", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2005", "counterparty": "Department for Education", "amount": 112320, "amount_text": "112320", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "DfE \"AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\" contract 6 (ex VAT; £140,400 inc VAT).", "sources_text": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025 — \"Corduroy Dinosaur Ltd … Contract 6. AI Tools for Education: Phase 2\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060047-2025" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-09-24", "date_sort": "2025-09-24", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": 112320, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£112,320", "gbp_txt": "£112,320", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-012", "date": "2025-02-05", "year": "2025", "kind": "major_contract", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-011 Graide", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-011", "counterparty": "University of Birmingham", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Three-year contract after a public tender", "sources_text": "https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/graide-wins-major-contract-with-university-of-birmingham-following-competitive-public-tender — \"AI-powered assessment and feedback solutions\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/graide-wins-major-contract-with-university-of-birmingham-following-competitive-public-tender" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-02-05", "date_sort": "2025-02-05", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2012", "date": "2025-01-13", "year": "2025", "kind": "grant", "company_text": "Summatic", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-009", "counterparty": "Department for Education / Innovate UK (AI content store contest)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "One of 16 developers sharing £1 million to build AI feedback tools using the DfE content store; individual amount not stated.", "sources_text": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-teacher-tools-set-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity — \"will use the funding to develop a tool to transform feedback for maths students in 16-19 education.\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-teacher-tools-set-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2025-01-13", "date_sort": "2025-01-13", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-LB-121", "date": "2024-04-09", "year": "2024", "kind": "acquisition", "company_text": "Multiverse (BIZ-SU-EDU-006)", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006", "counterparty": "Searchlight (target, US)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Multiverse bought Californian AI hiring-screening platform Searchlight; terms undisclosed.", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/multiverse-acquires-searchlight-20240409 (trade) — \"Multiverse has acquired Californian talent platform Searchlight\" … \"Multiverse did not disclose the terms of the acquisition.\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/multiverse-acquires-searchlight-20240409" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "ledger2", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2024-04-09", "date_sort": "2024-04-09", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-011", "date": "2024-02-27", "year": "2024", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-011 Graide", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-011", "counterparty": "XTX Ventures", "amount": 1650000, "amount_text": "1650000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Round to expand in the UK and North America", "sources_text": "https://birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/exam-marking-platform-raises-1.6m-to-target-us-growth — \"The funding has come from XTX Ventures\"", "source_urls": [ "https://birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/exam-marking-platform-raises-1.6m-to-target-us-growth" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2024-02-27", "date_sort": "2024-02-27", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 1650000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£1.6m", "gbp_txt": "£1.6m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2010", "date": "2024-02-06", "year": "2024", "kind": "grant", "company_text": "AI for Global Goals (Elandi)", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2009", "counterparty": "UKRI Technology Missions Fund (Accelerating trustworthy AI, phase 2)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "One of 21 projects sharing £19 million; individual amount not stated.", "sources_text": "https://www.ukri.org/news/19-million-to-accelerate-trustworthy-and-responsible-ai/ — \"Elandi: trustworthy generative AI for affordable personalised learning and development: phase two\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.ukri.org/news/19-million-to-accelerate-trustworthy-and-responsible-ai/" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2024-02-06", "date_sort": "2024-02-06", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-2011", "date": "2024-02-06", "year": "2024", "kind": "grant", "company_text": "Habitat Learn", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-2010", "counterparty": "UKRI Technology Missions Fund (Accelerating trustworthy AI, phase 2)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "DeepMyna phase two; one of 21 projects sharing £19 million.", "sources_text": "https://www.ukri.org/news/19-million-to-accelerate-trustworthy-and-responsible-ai/ — \"DeepMyna phase two\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.ukri.org/news/19-million-to-accelerate-trustworthy-and-responsible-ai/" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2024-02-06", "date_sort": "2024-02-06", "before_ledger_start": false, "week_ending": false, "trade": false, "round4": true, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-LB-089", "date": "2023-07-24", "year": "2023", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "Quench.ai (new)", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-601", "counterparty": "Firstminute Capital; Tuesday VC; BY Venture Partners; Ada Ventures (no lead named)", "amount": 5000000, "amount_text": "5000000", "currency": "USD", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "London AI coaching platform founded by Onfido co-founder Husayn Kassai raised $5m pre-seed.", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/quench-ai-funding-20230724 (trade) — \"AI coaching platform Quench.ai, founded by Onfido co-founder Husayn Kassai, has raised $5m (£3.9m) in pre-seed capital.\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/quench-ai-funding-20230724" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "ledger2", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2023-07-24", "date_sort": "2023-07-24", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 3901069, "fx_rate": 1.2817, "fx_source": "Bank of England daily spot rate (series XUDLUSS, XUDLERS), US$1.2817 per £ on 2023-07-24", "fx_date": "2023-07-24", "fx_note": "", "txt": "US$5m", "gbp_txt": "£3.9m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-004", "date": "2023-07-05", "year": "2023", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-004 Kinnu", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-004", "counterparty": "LocalGlobe and Cavalry Ventures", "amount": 6500000, "amount_text": "6500000", "currency": "USD", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Round with Spark Capital and Jigsaw", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/kinnu-ai-funding-20230705 — \"$6.5m (£5.1m)\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/kinnu-ai-funding-20230705" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2023-07-05", "date_sort": "2023-07-05", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 5111670, "fx_rate": 1.2716, "fx_source": "Bank of England daily spot rate (series XUDLUSS, XUDLERS), US$1.2716 per £ on 2023-07-05", "fx_date": "2023-07-05", "fx_note": "", "txt": "US$6.5m", "gbp_txt": "£5.1m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-010", "date": "2022-11-24", "year": "2022", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-010 Obrizum", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-010", "counterparty": "Guinness Ventures and others (no lead named)", "amount": 9500000, "amount_text": "9500000", "currency": "GBP", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Series A, total funding about £14m", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/ai/obrizum-funding-9-5m-20221124 — \"Cambridge-based data-driven upskilling platform\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/ai/obrizum-funding-9-5m-20221124" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2022-11-24", "date_sort": "2022-11-24", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 9500000, "fx_rate": 1.0, "fx_source": "as published (GBP)", "fx_note": "", "txt": "£9.5m", "gbp_txt": "£9.5m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-014", "date": "2022-10", "year": "2022", "kind": "acquisition", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-012 Learning Pool", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-012", "counterparty": "People Analytix (target)", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Learning Pool bought an AI skills-management platform", "sources_text": "https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/02/09/news/derry_s_learning_pool_reveal_growth_surge_after_marlin_acquisition-3045598/ — \"an AI-based employee skills management platform\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/02/09/news/derry_s_learning_pool_reveal_growth_surge_after_marlin_acquisition-3045598/" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2022-10", "date_sort": "2022-10-00", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-006", "date": "2022-06-09", "year": "2022", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006 Multiverse", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-006", "counterparty": "StepStone Group (co-lead)", "amount": 220000000, "amount_text": "220000000", "currency": "USD", "valuation_reported": "1700000000 USD", "summary": "Series D", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/education/euan-blair-multiverse-edtech-unicorn-20220609 — \"$220m (£175.9m) Series D round\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/education/euan-blair-multiverse-edtech-unicorn-20220609" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2022-06-09", "date_sort": "2022-06-09", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 175438596, "fx_rate": 1.254, "fx_source": "Bank of England daily spot rate (series XUDLUSS, XUDLERS), US$1.254 per £ on 2022-06-09", "fx_date": "2022-06-09", "fx_note": "", "txt": "US$220m", "gbp_txt": "£175.4m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-001", "date": "2021-06-23", "year": "2021", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-001 CENTURY Tech", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-001", "counterparty": "Solve Innovation Future (MIT Solve) among new investors", "amount": 6500000, "amount_text": "6500000", "currency": "USD", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "Growth round", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/news/british-ai-edtech-startup-century-tech-funding-20210623 — \"$6.5 million (nearly £4.7 million)\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/news/british-ai-edtech-startup-century-tech-funding-20210623" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2021-06-23", "date_sort": "2021-06-23", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 4653161, "fx_rate": 1.3969, "fx_source": "Bank of England daily spot rate (series XUDLUSS, XUDLERS), US$1.3969 per £ on 2021-06-23", "fx_date": "2021-06-23", "fx_note": "", "txt": "US$6.5m", "gbp_txt": "£4.7m", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-013", "date": "2021-06", "year": "2021", "kind": "acquisition", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-012 Learning Pool", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-012", "counterparty": "Marlin Equity Partners", "amount": null, "amount_text": null, "currency": null, "valuation_reported": "about 150000000 GBP (reported)", "summary": "Marlin bought out Carlyle Cardinal Ireland", "sources_text": "https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/02/09/news/derry_s_learning_pool_reveal_growth_surge_after_marlin_acquisition-3045598/ — \"Marlin Equity Partners bought out Carlyle Cardinal Ireland (CCI) in June 2021\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/02/09/news/derry_s_learning_pool_reveal_growth_surge_after_marlin_acquisition-3045598/" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2021-06", "date_sort": "2021-06-00", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": null, "fx_rate": null, "fx_source": null, "fx_note": "no amount published", "txt": "", "gbp_txt": "", "show": true }, { "id": "DEAL-SU-EDU-009", "date": "2021", "year": "2021", "kind": "funding_round", "company_text": "BIZ-SU-EDU-007 Atom Learning", "company_id": "BIZ-SU-EDU-007", "counterparty": "SoftBank", "amount": 25000000, "amount_text": "25000000", "currency": "USD", "valuation_reported": null, "summary": "First outside funding after a bootstrapped start", "sources_text": "https://www.uktech.news/news/founder-interviews/alex-hatvany-founder-atom-learning-20221209 — \"raised $25m\"", "source_urls": [ "https://www.uktech.news/news/founder-interviews/alex-hatvany-founder-atom-learning-20221209" ], "confidence": "single_source", "ledger": "page", "page": "startups", "render": true, "date_text": "2021", "date_sort": "2021-00-00", "before_ledger_start": false, "amount_gbp": 18316360, "fx_rate": 1.3649, "fx_source": "Bank of England daily spot rate (series XUDLUSS, XUDLERS), US$1.3649 per £ on 2020-12-31", "fx_date": "2020-12-31", "fx_note": "year only given: rate for 1 January", "txt": "US$25m", "gbp_txt": "£18.3m", "show": true } ] }