ACU - About the company
ACU is a funded company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 1913. It operates as a Network of universities fostering international collaboration in higher education. ACU has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 407 active competitors, including 17 funded and 23 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like IEEE, American Chemical Society and CentraleSupelec.
Company Details
Network of universities fostering international collaboration in higher education. It facilitates information sharing, knowledge exchange, and the development of educational initiatives. The network supports research and innovation among its member institutions, offering funding opportunities for staff and students. It also advocates for university needs within global education policy forums and builds enduring international connections. The organization designs and delivers programs to strengthen members' capacity in education, research, and innovation.
- Website
- acu.ac.uk
- Social
- Phone Number
- +44 **********
- Registered Address
- WOBURN HOUSE,20-24 TAVISTOCK SQUARE,LONDON,WC1H 9HF
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1913
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Funding Raised
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
7th among 407 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£1M - £10M as on Jul 31, 2019
Employee Count
129 as on May 31, 2026
Legal entities associated with ACU
ACU is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ACU TRADING LTD CIN: 9119389 , United Kingdom, Active | Jul 06, 2014 | £1M - £10M (As on Jul 31, 2019) | 74 (As on Jul 31, 2024) |
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ACU's funding and investors
ACU has raised funding over 6 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 03, 2015. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Nov 15, 2019 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. ACU has 1 institutional investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of ACU:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 15, 2019 | 4416376 | Grant (prize money) | 4527364 | 6410560 | 1200076 | 5916669 |
Jul 01, 2018 | 5401476 | Grant (prize money) | 3086588 | 3175287 | 1427147 | |
Jan 11, 2018 | 1017864 | Grant (prize money) | 9187887 | 6826726 | 7918189 |
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ACU's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of ACU's key team members:
- Colin Riordan: CEO of ACU.
ACU's Board of Directors
ACU's board has 2 active members. Professor Colin Bryan Riordan and Benjamin Fabunmi are part of team.Here is the list of ACU's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 2y 9m | |
Team | - | Current | 2y 6m |
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ACU's employee count trend
ACU has 129 employees as of May 26. Here is ACU's employee count trend over the years:
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ACU's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of ACU include IEEE, American Chemical Society and CentraleSupelec. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of ACU, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  IEEE 1884, Piscataway (United States), Funding Raised | Educational association focused on advancing technology and engineering disciplines | - | 67/100 | |
2nd | American Chemical Society 1876, United States, Funding Raised | NGO offering chemistry based training programs | - | 62/100 | |
3rd |  CentraleSupelec 2015, Paris (France), Funding Raised | Provider of laboratories & equipment, training courses for students, and other educational support services | - | 55/100 | |
4th |  InsideTrack 2001, Portland (United States), Acquired | Provider of educational management & student services | - | 47/100 | |
5th |  Aspire 2Be 2014, Swansea (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of e-learning and community platform | - | - | 46/100 |
6th |  Contra Costa Community College District 1948, United States, Funding Raised | Community college district offering educational excellence and free tuition programs | - | 44/100 | |
7th |  ACU 1913, London (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Network of universities fostering international collaboration in higher education | - | 43/100 | |
8th | Media portal and community for techies | $52.6M | 43/100 | ||
9th |  AASA 1865, United States, Funding Raised | Professional association for school system leaders committed to providing high-quality public education to all students | - | 42/100 | |
10th |  SACSCOC 1895, Decatur (United States), Unfunded | Association focused on higher education institutions | - | - | 41/100 |
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ACU's Investments and acquisitions
ACU has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to ACU
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News related to ACU
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