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Venture capitalInactiveLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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UK Companies House records show EMERGE LIMITED (no. 06043945) as dissolved. It is unlikely to be making new investments — this profile is kept for reference and historical accuracy.
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Investment thesis
Emerge is a pre-seed fund focused on the future of work and learning, positioning itself as the first specialist investor in this space in Europe. It backs early-stage, often pre-revenue and pre-product companies harnessing how AI is reshaping how people learn, find, and do their jobs. The firm writes significant early cheques ($500k-$2.5m), matches founders with a community of world-class human capital development operators serving as mentors, advisors, and independent board members, and actively supports portfolio companies through follow-on fundraising. Its mission is to unlock human potential and make the opportunity to reach one's full potential accessible to everyone.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 60 of 64 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×32SaaS ×30EdTech ×29Enterprise Software ×13Future of Work ×13HR Tech ×12Consumer ×7Data & Infrastructure ×6
HQs:United Kingdom×13United States×9Israel×4Germany×3Denmark×2Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 31 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×172 founders×93 founders×14+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 42 founders with education data
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ×4The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×4Columbia Business School ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Technion ×3Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) ×2London Business School ×2Technical University of Munich ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 42 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×12Business & Management ×10Engineering ×8Finance & Accounting ×7Economics ×5Physics ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×3Design & Architecture ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 45 founders with career history
Edtech Founders Club ×5Emerge Education ×3Goldman Sachs ×3Multiverse ×3University of Oxford ×3EduNav ×2Efi ×2Opus Capital ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
5 founders hold a PhD · 8 hold an MBA (of 47 with degree data)
Investments · 64 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 52024 · 22022 · 52021 · 32020 · 12019 · 12018 · 32014 · 123 dated
Work-Bench is a New York City seed-stage venture capital fund that invests in early-stage founders building enterprise, SaaS, and infrastructure software, with a focus on go-to-market support.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Gil BanyasinGal LelloucheinVita Mallela(CEO)inMalavika Reddy(CTO)in
Co-investorsJanuary VenturesOutlander VCRed Bike CapitalCisco InvestmentsIronGate Capital AdvisorsLevel Ventures
Algor is an AI-powered learning platform that transforms educational materials (text, images, audio, video) into interactive study aids like mind maps, concept maps, flashcards, summaries, and quizzes.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Giovanni Cioffi(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsClub degli InvestitoriEmerge Education
Aula is a learning experience platform that provides educators with tools to create engaging digital learning environments.
EdTechSaaSCoventry, GB
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesEmerge EducationNordic MakersProject A Ventures
BibliU is a digital learning platform that partners with publishers to provide students affordable, instant access to course content, and offers institutions workflow automation to reduce administrative burden.
EdTechSaaS
Dave Sherwood(CEO & Co-Founder)in
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PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBrick Capital VenturesGreen Shores CapitalGuinness VenturesKreos CapitalOxford Science EnterprisesParkwalk Advisors+4 more
Blloc built the Z18 phone and the Ratio app, tools designed to reduce digital distraction and phone addiction.
ConsumerHardwareWellness & FitnessBerlin
Adham Badr(Executive Officer, Director)Mladen Milosevic(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsRainfall VenturesSoftBank Investment Advisers’ Emerge ProgramSoftBank GroupSpeedinvest
Bluelight helps broadcast and media companies build revenue plans based on real operational data and maintain live, automatically updated budgets for daily operations.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alex Dixon(Founder)inStewart Lamke(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Cadmus is a university-partnered assessment platform for higher education that supports secure exams, collaborative tasks, academic integrity insights, and assisted marking.
EdTechSaaS
Herk Kailis(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaCardinia VenturesMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)SEEK InvestmentsEmerge EducationGlitch Capital
Carefam provides recruiting and talent management software for regional healthcare organizations, helping leaders identify stalled candidate pipelines and coordinate hiring across multiple facilities.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsEmerge VenturesLongevity Venture PartnersSemperVirens Venture CapitalPitango
Causaly builds an agentic AI platform for life sciences R&D that retrieves and reasons over scientific evidence, using a scientific knowledge graph and specialized AI agents to support target identification, indication discovery, and regulatory evidence validation.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechLondon
Yiannis Kiachopoulos(Founder)inArtur Saudabayev(Executive Officer, Director)Joannis Kiahopoulos(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMarc Moens(Director)inGeorgios Tziralis(Director)Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas(Director)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEBRD Venture Capital Investment ProgrammeEmerge EducationICONIQIndex VenturesMarathon Venture CapitalPentech Ventures+5 more
Cognata provides large-scale simulation software for automated driving system developers to train and test ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology across billions of virtual miles and custom scenarios.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsEmerge VenturesGiTV, Inc.Kreos CapitalManiv MobilityScale Venture PartnersAirbus Ventures
Colossyan is an AI video platform that converts expert knowledge into personalized training and enablement videos without editing or production expertise.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSLondon, GB
Dominik Mate Kovacs(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsDay One CapitalEmerge EducationHeartfelt CapitalHEARTFELT_LAUNCHub VenturesOktogon Ventures+1 more
Crehana offers an HR platform for companies in Latin America that connects recruitment, people management, training, performance, and workplace climate management in a single tool, with real-time analytics and AI-generated insights.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
Diego Olcese(Founder)inRodolfo Dañino(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBridge LatamDila CapitalHOWZAT PartnersNazcaAcumenEmerge Education+5 more
Deci was an AI/deep-learning company whose technology and team were acquired by NVIDIA in May 2024; the domain now redirects to NVIDIA content and Deci no longer operates as a separate entity.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsSanta Clara, US
Co-investorsEmerge VenturesInsight PartnersR136 VenturesSamsung NextShilling VCSquare Peg Capital+1 more
Deel is a global HR platform that enables businesses to hire, onboard, and manage employees and contractors across borders.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alex Bouaziz(Founder/CEO)inShuo Wang(Founder/CRO)inAlexandre Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ofer Simon(Former Co-Founder)Philippe Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardAnish Acharya(Director)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investors515 VenturesAdventure FundAlpha Square GroupAltaIR CapitalAmplo VenturesAndreessen Horowitz+64 more
Eduflow provides a platform for instructors to create interactive learning activities that engage students across educational institutions and corporate training programs, positioning them as active participants rather than passive consumers of content.
EdTechCopenhagen, DK
David Kofoed Wind(Founder/CEO)inMalthe Jørgensen(Founder)inSimon Lind(Founder/CPO)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsbyFoundersFuturistic.VCY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesInvictus CapitalLearn Capital+2 more
EDURINO offers an educational play system for children combining physical figures and a stylus with a companion learning app that unlocks games and learning worlds.
EdTechGamingHardware
Franziska Meyer(Co-founder)inIrene Klemm(Co-founder)inIrene Klemm (Rentrop)(Founder)inFranziska Meyer (Steiner)(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsAENUb2ventureCoastCapDN CapitalEmerge EducationFJ Labs+1 more
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Engageli provides a virtual classroom platform designed for online learning that combines live and asynchronous instruction in a social, table-based environment.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSPalo Alto, US
Dan Avida(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inDaphne Koller(Co-founder)inSerge Plotkin(Co-founder)inJamie Nacht Farrell(Co-founder)Gideon Avida(Founding contributor (attributed by secondary databases))inJoe Peter(Founding contributor (attributed by secondary databases))in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBRM CapitalCorner VenturesEducapitalGood FriendsMaveronBenchmark+2 more
CAS Shield is a workflow platform that automates the student visa sponsorship and CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) process for UK universities, helping institutions manage documentation, compliance, and applicant communications from offer through arrival.
Cloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEmerge Education
Explorium provides a data and infrastructure platform that turns raw data into actionable insights for AI agents and products used in sales and marketing.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSales Tech
Or Tamir(Founder)inOmer Har(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmerge VenturesF2 Venture CapitalInsight PartnersR136 Ventures01 AdvisorsFort Ross Ventures+2 more
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaFuture AfricaLocalGlobeLoftyInc CapitalEmerge Education
FourthRev provides career-focused education programs that combine practical technical skills with soft skills development through partnerships with leading universities.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work
Jack
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEducapitalReach CapitalEmerge Education
FutureFit is an AI platform that helps job seekers identify career paths and employers address talent shortages through personalized guidance and skills-based matching.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechToronto, CA
Hamoon Ekhtiari(Founder)inTerralynn Forsyth(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsJuvo VenturesTechstarsEmerge Education
Huzzle is an AI-powered recruitment platform that sources, screens, and matches top product designers to B2B SaaS companies globally.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Amit Choudhary(Founder)inParham Rakhshanfarin
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investors10x FoundersAENUAnanda Impact VenturesEmerge Education
Intello is a talent agency representing knowledge and impact creators on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, connecting them with brands.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Kunal Almadi(Founder)in
Co-investorsKima VenturesAgFunderAvaana CapitalBoxGroupKaedan CapitalNexus Venture Partners+1 more
Karri builds technology that helps families maintain confident connections by providing children with age-appropriate freedom while giving parents visibility and reassurance.
ConsumerDigital HealthHardwareIoT
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investors468 CapitalAENUEmerge Education
Kinfolk is an AI agent that automates HR support and workflows within Slack and Teams, enabling employees to self-serve answers and complete HR processes.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsAlbionVCAscensionEmerge EducationAcadian Ventures Management, Llc
Kuddl is an app that teaches skills related to intimacy and pleasure through short lessons, positioned as a Duolingo-style learning experience for the bedroom.
ConsumerEdTechWellness & Fitness
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEmerge Education
LearnWise AI provides an AI-driven support platform for higher education campuses, using an AI chat assistant and related tools to reduce IT help desk ticket volume and support students and staff.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSAmsterdam, NL
Greg Marschall(CEO & Co-Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEmerge Education
LIS is a university institution offering partnerships with organisations across sectors to collaborate on research, develop leadership capabilities, and connect with interdisciplinary talent.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSector AgnosticLondon, GB
Ed Fidoe(CEO)inChris Persson(Executive Chair)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEmerge Education
Loora is an AI-powered English tutoring app that provides conversational speaking practice, real-time feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and lesson summaries.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech
Roy Mor(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmerge VenturesKaedan CapitalQP VenturesTwo Lanterns Venture PartnersUnion Tech Venturesvgames+1 more
Lynx connects European companies with curated education and workplace learning providers, simplifying the process of finding quality learning solutions that match organizational needs.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Sylvie Milverton(Co-founder)inLamia Rouai(Co-founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBisk VenturesBrighteye VenturesSuperCharger VenturesEmerge EducationRethink Capital Partners
Mattilda offers financial and administrative tools for schools, including tuition collection automation, cash-flow advances that pay schools their tuition on the first of each month, project financing, and enrollment/admissions management.
EdTechFintechSaaSMexico City, MX
Jesus Lanza(Chief Executive Officer)inJuan Pablo Bravo(Founder)inAdrían Garza(Founder)inIleana Gomez(Founder)inJose Agote(Founder)inJesus Lanza Losa(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsDila CapitalEmerge EducationGSV VenturesPICUS CAPITALQED InvestorsWollef Ventures+2 more
Mendo provides enterprise software that measures how teams use generative AI tools, surfacing use cases, prioritizing which AI agents to deploy, and quantifying ROI while keeping usage data anonymous and on-premise.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Quentin Amaudry(Co-founder & CEO)inAlexandre Pinon-Jacques(Co-founder & CTO)
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEducapitalEmerge EducationOVNI CapitalVentech
Mentor Collective provides an AI-supported mentorship platform connecting learners, students, and early-career professionals with mentors and advisors.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTechFuture of WorkBoston, US
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investors186 VenturesIU VenturesNXT VenturesTechstarsECMC GroupEduLab Capital Partners+2 more
Modern Relay builds infrastructure for companies running many background AI agents, centered on Omnigraph, a shared graph that connects data, workflows, decision history, and agent skills so multiple agents can coordinate over a common world model.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Ragnor Comerford(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsMasiaCommon MagicPoint Nine
Multiverse develops workforce training programs focused on equipping workers with durable skills needed for effective AI adoption in the workplace, combining soft skills and cognitive competencies.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLondon, GB
Euan Blair(Co-Founder & CEO)inSophie Adelman(Co-Founder & President)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersStepstone GroupAudaciousBlitzscaling VenturesBond Capital Management+10 more
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MyEdSpace provides live online group lessons in English, Maths, and Science for UK students from Year 5 through A-level, following the UK curriculum.
EdTech
Kharis Yanakidis(Founder)inSean Hirons(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsActive PartnersEducapitalEmerge EducationWhite Star Capital
Education app providing authentic, structured guidance for Muslims in under five minutes a day.
Shinaz Navas(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsActive PartnersCur8 CapitalVenrex
Percepto develops autonomous drone ("drone-in-a-box") systems and software for automated inspection and continuous monitoring of critical industrial infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyIoTRobotics
Dor Abuhasira(Co-founder & CEO)inAriel Avitan(Co-founder)inSagi Blonder(Co-founder, Head of R&D)inRaviv Raz(Co-founder)inUdi Zohar(Chief Product Officer)inNir Simon(CFO)in
Co-investorsAtento CapitalBeast VenturesCourtside VenturesEmerge VenturesHTwentyKoch Disruptive Technologies+7 more
Popp provides an API-first conversation engine that automates candidate interactions for staffing and recruitment firms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHR TechLondon, GB
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsSuperSeedTechstarsEmerge Education
Replicate Labs builds AI sales coaches (led by "Keenan") that review deals, cold emails, and call recordings to give reps real-time coaching, pre-call planning, and roleplay based on the Gap Selling methodology.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechLondon, GB
James Pursey(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEmerge Education
Rig is a data platform for non-technical, AI-first business teams, connecting internal tools and warehouses to sync and model data, build a governed context layer, and create dashboards, apps and automations via tools like Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Toby Mather(CEO)inJakub Langr(CTO)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEntrepreneur First
Rookout provides log analytics and observability platform for developers to search, filter, and visualize logs from applications and infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsEmerge VenturesLigo Partners LLCMighty CapitalR136 VenturesTLV Partners+2 more
Sequence develops 3D-printed mesh-silicone orthotic insoles combined with objective movement analysis of the kinetic chain (feet through spine), using standing foot scans and dynamic gait data to provide targeted sensory support that helps improve everyday movement.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBredebro, DK
Co-investorsKRING645 VenturesAleph
Sequence builds a financial operating system that uses seven AI agents to automate accounting workflows, providing real-time financial visibility and handling multiple languages and tax regimes.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsTetrad645 VenturesAleph
Shazam is a mobile app for iOS and Android that identifies music playing nearby by creating a digital fingerprint of the audio and matching it against a database of tracks, then returning song and artist details along with lyrics, video, and recommendations.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Chris Barton(Founder)in
Co-investorsArts AllianceBand of AngelsDN CapitalFive V CapitalFlashpoint Venture CapitalKleiner Perkins+4 more
SkillsTrust provides pay equity solutions and HR compliance services designed for small and medium-sized businesses.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Michelle Dervan(Chief Executive Officer)inVincent Lonij(Head of Engineering)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEmerge EducationRethink Capital Partners
Solvely.ai offers AI-powered study tools for students, including a solver that answers questions from uploaded photos, study-material generation, lecture note-taking, and exam question prediction.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Enpeng Yuan(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBasis Set VenturesCanaan PartnersEmerge Education
Songscription converts audio files into sheet music and MIDI notation.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTech
Andrew Carlins(Co-Founder & CEO)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsStartX10x FoundersDent CapitalReach Capital
Sparkwise offers a platform for scaling group facilitation and transformation programs, serving enterprises and consulting firms that can white-label it for their clients.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Ari Bader-Natal(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsFigure 8 InvestmentsZanichelli VentureAvalanche VCEmerge Education
Spreedly runs an open payments platform that lets merchants centralize payment methods in a PCI-compliant vault, orchestrate multiple processors, and manage fraud, optimization, and reporting across their payment stack.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSDurham, US
Nathaniel Talbott(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Benson(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardChristian O'Melia(Director)
Co-investorsSpectrum EquityE-Merge
Stigg provides a usage runtime that decides in real time what customers, users, and AI agents are allowed to do, combining credits, entitlements, metering, and spend governance in a single enforcement layer.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSTel Aviv, IL
Anton Zagrebelny(Founder)inDor Sasson(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmerge VenturesRed Dot Capital PartnersUnusual VenturesHetz Ventures
A video platform and online community where students connect with peers globally to study in real time, with tools designed to increase focus and reduce isolation.
EdTechLondon, GB
Sarujan Ranjan(Founder)inErfan Soliman(Founder)inTianyou Xu(Director)
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesLocalGlobeY CombinatorEmerge EducationHuman Ventures
Tailor-ED develops personalized learning experiences using learning science principles.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR TechSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Yael Cohen Haramaty(Founder)inMaayan Yavne(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorARC VENTURESBenson Oak Venturesfresh.fundLucas Venture GroupSymBiosis
Tomorrow University is a state-recognized private university in Germany offering fully accredited distance learning programs in sustainability, innovation, and impact-focused leadership.
Climate TechEdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodNot stated, DE
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsEducapitalEnjoyventure ManagementZanichelli VentureEmerge Education
Unibuddy operates a platform that connects prospective university students with current students and staff, letting applicants gain authentic insight before choosing an institution.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaS
Diego Fanara(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsHighland EuropeEmerge EducationStride VC
VARM provides professional home insulation services for residential properties, including exterior walls, floor ceilings, and basement ceilings.
Construction Tech
Sebastian Wuerz(Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsFoundamentalGET FundnoaEmerge EducationPale Blue Dot
Wonde connects schools with education technology providers by managing secure access to school data.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaS
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsFolklore VenturesEmerge Education
Xpand offers software for managing employee lifecycle transitions, including candidate experience, digital offers, post-offer and pre-boarding steps, onboarding, transfers, and offboarding.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsEMERGENT VENTURESIbex Investors
Yoto makes a screenless audio device for children that provides access to stories, songs, and educational content without advertisements.
ConsumerEdTechHardwareMedia & Entertainment
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesBurda Principal InvestmentsDns CapitalEmerge EducationEnjoyventure ManagementRedstone+3 more
Munich people-enablement SaaS for onboarding, performance management, learning, and career development, with embedded AI for managers.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSMunich, DE
Joshua Cornelius(Co-Founder)inMehmet Yilmaz(Co-Founder)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsLa FamigliaEmerge EducationPICUS CAPITAL
ZyG offers an agentic operating system for direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands, using AI agents and predictive models to validate product scale potential, execute digital growth (branding, store building, creative, user acquisition, conversion and logistics), and finance marketing costs.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHerzliya, IL
Assaf Ben Ami(Founder)inNadav Ashkenazy(Founder)inOmer Kaplan(Founder)inTomer Bar-Zeev(Founder)inGuy Tsur(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelBessemer Venture PartnersClaltechDisruptive AIEmerge VenturesFELIX CAPITAL+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AlgorTomorrow University of Applied Sciences
Exits · 2
2 acquisitions · showing 1Zavvyacq. by Deel
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVARM · eu-startups.com · Jun 23, 2026
Bibli U · finsmes.com · Jun 3, 2026
Multiverse · finsmes.com · May 18, 2026
Zyg · finsmes.com · May 5, 2026
Modern Relay · finsmes.com · Apr 16, 2026
FutureFit AI · finsmes.com · Apr 13, 2026
Kinfolk · finsmes.com · Mar 9, 2026
KARRI · karri.io · Jan 22, 2026
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2007
Director · British · since 2007
Space And Time Holdings Limited — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Emerge made?
- Emerge has 64 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Emerge invest at?
- Emerge invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Emerge's typical check size?
- Emerge typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
- What sectors does Emerge focus on?
- Emerge focuses on AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, HR Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Emerge located?
- Emerge is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Emerge lead rounds?
- Emerge has led 6 of the 16 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Emerge co-invest with?
- Emerge most often shares deals with Emerge Education, Educapital, Brighteye Ventures, among 128 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEmerge's Jan Lynn-Matern on launching an oversubscribed Fund II at 73M USD
The European VC · Jan Lynn-Matern
EETN Insights - Nic Newman, Partner at Emerge Education
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Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy, partnering closely with founders on strategic and operational challenges to build global companies.
Global Founders Capital (GFC) is the global venture capital platform of Rocket Internet, investing early and across sectors in fast-growing technology companies.
Entrepreneur First (EF) is a talent investor that helps individuals build and launch startups, providing support such as US visa guidance, office space, fundraising preparation, and investor introductions culminating in a San Francisco Demo Day.
FinTech Collective is a venture capital firm partnering with founders building companies that reshape financial markets and reimagine money in a digital world.
Marathon Venture Capital is a seed-stage investor that leads seed rounds and provides hands-on support and expertise to the founders and companies it backs.
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