IBIS Capital

IBIS Capital is a recognised leader in the education and training sectors have completed over 100 transactions globally across M&A and fundraising. We have one of the largest dedicated teams to the sector combined with an unparalleled database of people, companies and investors from the sector. IBIS Capital is also an active investor in education and training, making it an ideal value-added partner if you are looking to build your business to the next stage. 

Cooley

Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for edtech innovators, from early childhood through workforce. Informed by decades of experience in the education vertical, Cooley created the first edtech practice to provide industry-informed, business-minded counsel to companies and organizations at all stages of the corporate lifecycle. Cooley provides a multidisciplinary approach to client needs, offering seamless collaboration across offices and practices.

Nelson

Nelson is proud to be Canada’s leading education content provider, empowering pre K–12 educators and students for over a century. Our unwavering commitment to meeting the unique needs of students, teachers, and administrators has positioned us as a trusted partner in education.

Driven by our dedication to success for all learners, our digital platform, Edwin, was developed in partnership with educators across the country to reimagine the traditional classroom. Edwin delivers engaging, curriculum-aligned resources and provides ongoing updates to ensure content remains current and relevant. By fostering collaboration and staying at the forefront of educational innovation, Nelson is shaping the future of education while building the foundation for lifelong learning.

Novakid

Novakid is the English academy for kids of the future - our online learning platform and apps enable children to learn from anywhere, at any time. Our blended learning approach is more fun, more effective and more convenient when compared with other language learning platforms. We are revolutionising English language learning for kids aged 2-14 through a combination of high-quality 1:1 live tutoring with qualified teachers, self-learning games and AI tutoring. 

Education Development Trust

EDT's purpose is to increase the life chances of individuals by improving education and skills outcomes. We operate wherever we can have an impact, delivering bespoke solutions to support anyone, anywhere. We have over 1,000 team members globally and we leverage our strong and dedicated technical expertise to design and implement evidence-led solutions in partnership with our clients.

Efekta Education Group

Efekta Education Group, an EF Education First company, is a pioneering EdTech leader operating the world's largest interactive online language school that has transformed learning for over 20 million students globally. Building on EF's legacy in experiential language learning since 1965, our advanced AI-powered platform adapts in real-time to individual learning needs.

Leverage

Leverage is a talent mobility startup helping students and professionals from emerging markets access global opportunities through education, finance, and housing. Its ecosystem spans Leverage Edu, Fly Finance, Fly Homes, Univalley.ai, and Leverage Careers. Incubated by DFJ Ventures’ Tim Draper in Silicon Valley, the company has raised $75Mn over years, backed by prominent backers like ETS, Blume Ventures, Kaizenvest Private Equity, Sterling, DSG Consumer Partners, DSP Mutual Fund, others. Leverage presently is on a $45Mn annualised revenue, headquartered in London and Delhi, with offices across 8 different countries.

DOHE

DOHE is an EdTech Championing Group on the mission to empower EdTech startups to improve society. Our primary goal is to help EdTech startups worldwide focus on setting and achieving tailored objectives during the accelerator, ensuring they realise their missions efficiently and effectively

IRIS Education

Used by over 13,000 schools and trusts, our management information system brings next-generation technology into schools, reinventing the way data and insights are used to improve educational outcomes. Trusts such as Unity Schools, Kernow Learning, Future Academies and Durrington, and schools including Wallisdean, and Culcheth High School, use our technology to connect people with data, creating intelligent insights to help educators make better decisions and deliver smarter outcomes for pupils. 

PAGS

Built for the realities of modern classrooms, PAGS delivers intelligent, data-driven tools that bring clarity to complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. Our award-winning, all-in-one SEN Management Platform enables schools to assess, moni-tor, and support neurodiverse learners (ages 2–18) through validated assessments, provi-sion mapping, and real-time progress tracking. 

Wonderful Education

Wonderful Education is an Italian EdTech company dedicated to developing scalable, high-impact solutions for innovative learning. Its work spans the management of physical education centers, R&D programs, and the promotion of public awareness around quality education through a dedicated think tank and online publications. WE aims to unleash the potential of education in society by enhancing the quality and impact of learning experiences. It does so through a unique mix of activities, including research on the frontiers of education, and training academies for educators and professionals.

Cooley

Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for edtech innovators, from early childhood through workforce. Informed by decades of experience in the education vertical, Cooley created the first edtech practice to provide industry-informed, business-minded counsel to companies and organizations at all stages of the corporate lifecycle. Cooley provides a multidisciplinary approach to client needs, offering seamless collaboration across offices and practices.

Bett

Bett is the global community for education technology. Our mission is to spark ideas, create connections and accelerate trade, driving impact and improving outcomes for teachers and learners. With events in London, Brasil and Asia, our global portfolio of events promotes the discovery of technology and allows you to access the knowledge to enhance lifelong learning.

techUK

techUK is the membership body for the tech industry in the UK. ​We support tech firms, their customers, regulators and Government, to capitalise on the benefits that technology can provide.​ We inspire collaboration and innovation across business and government to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet.

WISE

World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) is a dynamic platform that promotes innovation in education through a diverse portfolio of initiatives in policy engagement, research, leadership, and practitioner programs. WISE is a response to the necessity of revitalizing education and providing a global platform for the development of new ideas and solutions. Since 2009, WISE has evolved into a thriving global, multi-sectoral community, which continues to generate fruitful dialogue and productive partnerships. The WISE community is a network of education stakeholders - from students to decision-makers - from about 200 countries who share ideas and collaborate to seek creative solutions to solve challenges facing education.

DOHE

DOHE is an EdTech Championing Group on the mission to empower EdTech startups to improve society. Our primary goal is to help EdTech startups worldwide focus on setting and achieving tailored objectives during the accelerator, ensuring they realise their missions efficiently and effectively

Vivi

Built exclusively for education, Vivi offers the most scalable, powerful, and user-friendly platform for wireless screen sharing, digital signage, and emergency alerts, enhancing student engagement along the way. Schools can boost teacher productivity, improve learning experiences, and streamline communication while reducing IT costs and complexity.

Edu Challenger

A 12 week acceleration programme designed to empower startups to create cutting-edge EdTech solutions in Lithuania and beyond providing mentoring expertise, training and access to strategic partners. The Edu Challenger is powered by Startup Lithuania, designed by xEdu, Europe's leading EdTech accelerator and coordinated by Civitta, an international advisory firm operating in over 20 countries.

UCL Edtech Labs

UCL Edtech Labs is a research-centred accelerator that turns bold ideas into proven impact. Since 2021 our cohort-based programmes have supported more than 250 founders from four continents. Built with the world’s #1 university for education research, we blend academic rigour with founders’ frontline pragmatism to drive real-world impact. Each venture progresses through our framework: our founders uncover their underlying assumptions, stress-test each hypothesis in swift research loops, and convert the findings into scalable products grounded in evidence. 

Brighteye Ventures

At Brighteye we invest in startups that help people to learn, work and thrive. We believe technology that broadens access to knowledge, employment and productivity can create exponential returns for customers, entrepreneurs and investors alike. To that end, we back ambitious founders at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages across Europe.

Ufi Ventures

We are Ufi Ventures, the UK’s specialist investor in EdTech for adult workforce development. We invest in early-stage companies giving people and businesses the skills needed for work, now and in the future. To date we have invested over £6m into a portfolio of 18 early-stage businesses.

QS

QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success. We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2024). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures. 

WISE

World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) is a dynamic platform that promotes innovation in education through a diverse portfolio of initiatives in policy engagement, research, leadership, and practitioner programs. WISE is a response to the necessity of revitalizing education and providing a global platform for the development of new ideas and solutions. Since 2009, WISE has evolved into a thriving global, multi-sectoral community, which continues to generate fruitful dialogue and productive partnerships. The WISE community is a network of education stakeholders - from students to decision-makers - from about 200 countries who share ideas and collaborate to seek creative solutions to solve challenges facing education.

Bett

Bett is the global community for education technology. Our mission is to spark ideas, create connections and accelerate trade, driving impact and improving outcomes for teachers and learners. With events in London, Brasil and Asia, our global portfolio of events promotes the discovery of technology and allows you to access the knowledge to enhance lifelong learning.

QS

QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success. We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2024). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures. 

London & Partners

London & Partners is the business growth and destination agency for London. We are a social enterprise, combining purpose with commercial rigour. We are funded by grants, partners and our portfolio of venture businesses. Our mission is to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive.