About EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom
The EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom comprises 628 companies, including 67 funded companies having collectively raised $105M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 50 are Series A+ funded.
EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom has seen 36 acquisitions and 5 IPOs. This represents almost 6.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing cloud-based, multi-tenant, and subscription based B2B software applications related to the EdTech industry.
All B2B software that offers cloud-based, multi-tenant solutions for business functions like marketing, HR, Sales, Marketing, etc. for the EdTech institutions like schools, universities. All tech solutions provided to teachers to enhance their classroom experience are also included. All B2B software companies that offer cloud-based, multi-tenant solutions not primarily for EdTech Industry are excluded. Services and Consulting firms are also excluded. Resellers are also excluded.
Top EdTech SaaS Companies in United Kingdom
There are 628 EdTech SaaS startups in United Kingdom which include BridgeU, Connect Childcare, Firefly, ClassLink, HowNow. Out of these, 67 startups are funded, with 50 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 15 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and University of Warwick.
Here is the list of top EdTech SaaS startups in United Kingdom
1. BridgeU
Data driven admission counseling through predictive analytics. Provides a platform to schools and builds an individual profile for each student to work out the ROI of a course with an institution, and what the job prospects are after that course. Accessible through both mobile and web.
Key facts about BridgeU
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $8.63M
- Investors: Octopus Investments, Octopus Ventures and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 17, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,434 Competitors
Management software for nurseries and schools. It offers solutions for invoice entire, analysis insights, provides reports, manages staff requirements, tracks and analyzes inquiry conversions, and more. It also offers a tablet system to eliminate paperwork.
Key facts about Connect Childcare
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Burnley (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.44M
- Investors: Mobeus Equity Partners, KCP Nominees and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 13, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 35 of 7,306 Competitors
3. Firefly
Classroom management platform for K-12. It provides tools to help with homework, track progress, share resources, and engage parents. It helps teachers to give feedback and track student progress, share resources for independent and flipped learning, and keep students and parents up to date. Clients include Clevedon School, Hammersmith academy, and others.
Key facts about Firefly
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $13M
- Investors: BGF, ProVen VCT and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 24, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 55/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 30 of 7,064 Competitors
4. ClassLink
ClassLink provides single sign-ons to all educational web and Windows applications on single click. Also provides instant access to all the files stored on school networks and cloud storage. Each user of ClassLink gets their own private cloud storage of 1GB which can be accessed from any device. Through My Classes, teachers can create class pages, upload course work, distribute and collect assignments, create calendars, present on virtual whiteboards and can collaborate together. It's collaborative tool suite allows teachers to conduct discussion forums and interactive whiteboard lessons with students. Markets its products under LaunchPad, OnTrack, Inquiry and ClassSync brand names.
Key facts about ClassLink
- Founded Year: 1998
- Location: Clifton (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $3M
- Investors: Ascend Venture Group
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 01, 2005, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 16 of 3,349 Competitors
5. HowNow
Cloud-based LMS and course creation platform for the creators and businesses. It uses AI that helps companies drive productivity, build capabilities and improve the employee experience. It allows users to put down learnings, upload videos, share useful links, and create courses with the tools. It provides relevant learning recommendations based on the business goals, skill requirements, learning preferences, benchmark data, and context. It offers a tool based on a subscription based pricing model.
Key facts about HowNow
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $19.1M
- Investors: Fuel Ventures, Pearson and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 12, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 50 of 3,522 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom
36 EdTech SaaS startups in United Kingdom were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 13 |
2022 | 16 |
2021 | 18 |
2020 | 30 |
2019 | 36 |
2018 | 24 |
2017 | 16 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech SaaS sector companies in United Kingdom
Out of the total 628 EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom, 67 have secured funding. Among them, 50 have reached Series A or higher, and 44 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 628
Funded - 67
Series A+ - 50
Series B+ - 44
Series C+ - 43
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 628 |
Funded | 67 |
Series A+ | 50 |
Series B+ | 44 |
Series C+ | 43 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom
The EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom saw a total funding of more than $92.5M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2016 at more than $17.9M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $9.38M |
2024 | $2.41M |
2023 | $7.13M |
2022 | $5.91M |
2021 | $8.62M |
2020 | $6.76M |
2019 | $14.2M |
2018 | $4.86M |
2017 | $15.3M |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech SaaS in United Kingdom
In the year 2025, till February 2025, EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom have raised $9.29M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till February 2024), EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom had raised $2.28M across 2 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 307.29% rise in funding in EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3865 | Feb 12, 2025 | ||
PE | 6428 | Oct 28, 2024 | ||
Seed | 1940 | Apr 30, 2024 | - | |
Series A | 5724 | Feb 27, 2024 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 4873 | Feb 20, 2024 | - |
Top Investors in EdTech SaaS in United Kingdom
Bessemer Venture Partners is the top investor in EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Redwood City (United States) | - | |
Henley in Arden (United Kingdom) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) |
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M&A activity in EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom
In the year 2025, till April 2025, 1 acquisition happened in EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom. Last year, in 2024, a total of 4 acquisitions happened in EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 05, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 05, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 21, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 12, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 2024 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech SaaS sector in United Kingdom:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 8 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 3 |
Colleges which produce the most EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech SaaS in United Kingdom
Most number of EdTech SaaS startups in United Kingdom have been founded by alumni from University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and University of Warwick.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | 7 |
University of Oxford | 4 |
University of Warwick | 4 |
University College London | 3 |
Harvard Business School | 2 |
Imperial College London | 2 |
Harvard University | 1 |
London Business School (LBS) | 1 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
Total funding in EdTech SaaS companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United Kingdom
In the last 10 years, University of Cambridge graduates' EdTech SaaS companies in United Kingdom have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Oxford alumni are second, and London Business School (LBS) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | $22.8M |
University of Oxford | $13M |
London Business School (LBS) | $5.64M |
University of Warwick | $24.6K |
Harvard Business School | - |
Harvard University | - |
Imperial College London | - |
London School of Economics and Political Science | - |
University College London | - |
University of Pennsylvania | - |
Top News in EdTech SaaS in United Kingdom
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Clevertouch by Boxlight Opens Central European Hub ShowroomBusiness Wire•Nov 17, 2023•Boxlight, Clevertouch
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ADI appointed as distributor for Clevertouch in the Middle Eastsecurityworldmarket.com•Dec 31, 2022•Clevertouch, ADI
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Boxlight Announces Integrated AV Campus Communication SolutionBusiness Wire•Jun 27, 2022•Clevertouch, FrontRow, Boxlight
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ClassLink and Canva for Education Partner to Deliver Creativity to ClassroomsPR Newswire•Jun 25, 2022•ClassLink, Canva
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Logitech and Clevertouch partner for inclusive meetingsAV Magazine•Jun 06, 2022•Logitech, Clevertouch
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DreamBox Learning® and ClassLink Partner to Accelerate Student Learning this SummerBusiness Wire•May 04, 2022•DreamBox, ClassLink
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Clevertouch® Technologies by Boxlight Wins Two Awards at InfoComm 2021Business Wire•Nov 08, 2021•Clevertouch
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Total Processing strikes partnership with leading nursery tech firmProlific North•Aug 24, 2021•Total Processing, Connect Childcare
