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Emerge Education

Venture capital

London · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Emerge Education is a pre-seed fund focused on the human capital development sector, backing early-stage founders building tools that unlock human potential, bridge the skills gap and increase talent liquidity. It looks for pre-seed and seed founders with ambition to become global category leaders across every human capital development skill, business model and customer type. Beyond capital, Emerge connects portfolio companies to its community of 100+ venture partners who are experienced operators in the space, offering hands-on support. Its interests span edtech, enterprise AI adoption, talent acquisition, career navigation and language learning.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$500K – $2.5M
HQ
London, GB
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
AUM
$75M
Tracked investments
39

Team · 1 people

from public directories

What they invest in

from 36 of 39 portfolio companies

EdTech ×25SaaS ×17AI & Machine Learning ×14Future of Work ×10HR Tech ×7Enterprise Software ×6Consumer ×4Hardware ×3

HQs:United Kingdom×8United States×2Canada×1Germany×1France×1Mexico×1

Investments · 39 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2022 · 12020 · 12 dated

Academyacademy.tech

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Algor Educationalgoreducation.comin

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

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsClub degli Investitori

Aulaaula.educationin

Aula is a digital learning experience platform for organizing course communications, learning materials, assessments, and engagement analytics, with LTI 1.3 integrations to third-party educational tools.

EdTechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsBrighteye Ventures

BibliUbibliu.comin𝕏

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(Co-Founder & CEO)in

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsBrick Capital VenturesGreen Shores CapitalGuinness VenturesOxford Science EnterprisesParkwalk Advisors

Cadmuscadmus.ioin𝕏

Cadmus is a university-partnered assessment platform for higher education that supports secure exams, collaborative tasks, academic integrity insights, and assisted marking.

EdTechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaCardinia VenturesMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

Causalycausaly.comin

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)Georgios Tziralis(Director)Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas(Director)in

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsEBRD Venture Capital Investment ProgrammeICONIQIndex VenturesMarathon Venture CapitalPentech VenturesSNÖ Ventures+2 more

Colossyancolossyan.comin𝕏

Colossyan provides an AI platform that converts existing knowledge content (documents, PDFs, presentations) into training videos and structured courses with interactive elements.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise Software

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsDay One CapitalHeartfelt CapitalHEARTFELT_Oktogon VenturesLAUNCHub Ventures

Crehanacrehana.comin𝕏

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-investorsDila CapitalNazcaRethink Capital Partners

Edurinoedurino.com

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)Irene Klemm(Co-founder)

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsb2ventureCoastCapDN Capital

Engageliengageli.comin𝕏Jul 2020

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))Joe Peter(Founding contributor (attributed by secondary databases))

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsBRM CapitalCorner VenturesEducapitalGood FriendsMaveronBenchmark

Enrolyenroly.com

Enroly provides a cloud-based platform that manages the international student journey from admissions to arrival, automating document requests, application checks, error correction, and compliance preparation for universities.

Cloud ComputingEdTechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Foondamatefoondamate.com

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaLoftyInc Capital

Fourth Revfourthrev.comin𝕏

FourthRev offers online, part-time career accelerator programmes in fields such as UX design, data analytics, cybersecurity, product management, digital marketing, data science, and AI leadership, delivered in partnership with universities and using project-based learning.

EdTechFuture of Work

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsEducapitalReach Capital

FutureFit AIfuturefit.aiin𝕏

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 VenturesTechstars

Huzzlehuzzle.comin𝕏

Huzzle operates an AI recruiter called Heidi that autonomously sources, screens, interviews, schedules, and handles contracts and payroll for global hires.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

KARRIkarri.io

Karri makes a screen-free voice messenger device with GPS tracking, aimed at keeping parents connected to their kids while limiting smartphone screen time.

ConsumerHardwareIoT

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investors468 Capital

Kinfolkkinfolkhq.comin

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-investorsAlbionVCAscension

Kuddlkuddl.com

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

LearnWiselearnwise.aiin

LearnWise builds AI tools for educational institutions, including a campus support assistant, an LMS-integrated student tutor, an automated feedback and grading tool, and an operations assistant for faculty and staff.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

LISlis.ac.ukin𝕏

The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a UK university that teaches undergraduates, postgraduates, and working professionals to solve complex, real-world problems using knowledge and skills drawn from multiple disciplines.

EdTech

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Lynx Educatelynxeducate.comin𝕏

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-investorsBrighteye VenturesSuperCharger VenturesRethink Capital Partners

Matildamattilda.ioin

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.

EdTechFintechSaaS

Jesus Lanza(Founder)inJuan Pablo Bravo(Founder)inAdrían Garza(Founder)inIleana Gomez(Founder)inJose Agote(Founder)in

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsDila CapitalGSV VenturesPICUS CAPITALQED InvestorsWollef VenturesFinTech Collective+1 more

Mendomendo.cloudin

Mendo provides an adoption layer that integrates into GenAI tools enterprises already use, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot, guiding daily usage and certifying employees on real GenAI use.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsEducapitalOVNI Capital

Mentor Collectivementorcollective.orgin𝕏

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

Erin Mayhoodin

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investors186 VenturesNXT VenturesTechstarsECMC GroupRethink Capital Partners

Multiversemultiverse.ioin𝕏

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 VenturesHaystack+7 more

MyEdSpacemyedspace.co.ukin

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

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsEducapital

Poppjoinpopp.comin

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-investorsSuperSeedTechstars

Replicate Labsreplicatelabs.ai

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 Tech

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

SkillsTrustskillstrust.org

SkillsTrust provides software and advisory services that help employers prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, covering job categorisation, pay range and pay gap analysis, and compliance reporting.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsRethink Capital Partners

Solvelysolvely.ai𝕏

Solvely is an AI study application that converts course materials (lecture recordings, PDFs, slides, and YouTube links) into notes, flashcards, quizzes, study guides, and step-by-step homework solutions, and predicts likely exam topics to generate mock tests.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsBasis Set Ventures

Sparkwisesparkwise.coin

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

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsFigure 8 InvestmentsZanichelli VentureAvalanche VC

StudyStreamstudystream.livein𝕏Apr 2022

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 VenturesY Combinator

Theguiderapptheguiderapp.com

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Tomorrow Universitytomorrow.universityin

Tomorrow University offers online, challenge-based degree programs including bachelor's degrees, an Applied Psychology program, and a Global Impact Executive MBA focused on AI, sustainable technologies, business, and leadership.

EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsEducapitalEnjoyventure ManagementZanichelli Venture

Unibuddyunibuddy.com

Unibuddy provides a peer-to-peer engagement platform that connects prospective students with current students to boost enrollment yield for higher education institutions.

EdTechMarketing TechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsHighland Europe

VARMvarm.earth

VARM provides professional home insulation services for residential properties, including exterior walls, floor ceilings, and basement ceilings.

Construction Tech

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsFoundamentalGET Fundnoa

Wondewonde.comin𝕏

Wonde provides a platform that connects schools with educational applications, enabling data integration between school systems and third-party apps.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsFolklore Ventures

Yotoyotoplay.comin

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-investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsDns CapitalEnjoyventure ManagementActon CapitalGlobal Founders Capital

Zavvyzavvy.ioin𝕏acquired by Deel

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP

Co-investorsLa FamigliaPICUS CAPITAL

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Emerge Education made?
Emerge Education has 8 tracked investments.
What stage does Emerge Education invest at?
Emerge Education invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Emerge Education's typical check size?
Emerge Education typically writes checks of $500K – $2.5M.
What sectors does Emerge Education focus on?
Emerge Education focuses on AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech, SaaS.
Where is Emerge Education located?
Emerge Education is headquartered in London, GB.
Does Emerge Education lead rounds?
Yes, Emerge Education leads investment rounds.
Who does Emerge Education co-invest with?
Emerge Education most often shares deals with Emerge, Index Ventures, Burda Principal Investments, among 37 tracked co-investors.

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