Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Education • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) |
Stages | Seed |
Investing | U.K. |
The world of higher education is experiencing extraordinary growth, as it prepares to absorb 100m more students by 2025. With the introduction of online courses, and the emergence of viable new alternatives to traditional higher ed, students are confronted with a more diverse & international range of post-secondary opportunities than ever before. Traditional approaches to university preparation & careers guidance must adapt to meet the evolving needs of today’s students, preparing for tomorrow’s world. Operating successfully in secondary schools in 35 countries, BridgeU’s platform leverages data about courses and universities from around the world, and combines intelligent tools with streamlined administration to empower schools to provide a premium, modern, careers-guidance service to their students. Declared one of the most innovative EdTech Startups in Europe (by EdTech Europe), BridgeU has raised $3m in venture capital from Octopus Investments, Seedcamp, Fresco & GSV Capital