Emerge Education
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 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.
Team · 4 people
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Founder mafia
The Emerge Education mafia →7 people who came through Emerge Education went on to found or lead other companies.
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What they invest in
from 36 of 39 portfolio companiesEdTech ×25SaaS ×20AI & Machine Learning ×16Future of Work ×11Enterprise Software ×8HR Tech ×8Consumer ×4Hardware ×3
HQs:United Kingdom×12Germany×3United States×3Canada×1France×1Ireland×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 6 portfolio companiesWhere their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with education data
London Business School ×2Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ×2Tecnológico de Monterrey ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×3Edtech Founders Club ×2
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12020 · 13 dated
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
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
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 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(Co-Founder & CEO)in
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsBrick Capital VenturesGreen Shores CapitalGuinness VenturesOxford Science EnterprisesParkwalk AdvisorsBlackRock+1 more
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)Glitch CapitalSEEK Investments
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+3 more
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 CapitalHeartfelt CapitalHEARTFELT_Oktogon VenturesLakestarLAUNCHub Ventures
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
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-investorsb2ventureCoastCapDN Capital
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
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
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaLoftyInc Capital
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 Capital
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
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
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
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 Capital
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
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
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
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
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
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(Founder)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 CapitalGSV VenturesPICUS CAPITALQED InvestorsWollef VenturesFinTech Collective+1 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-investorsEducapitalOVNI 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
Erin Mayhoodin
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investors186 VenturesNXT VenturesTechstarsECMC GroupRethink Capital Partners
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
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-investorsEducapitalActive PartnersWhite Star Capital
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
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
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-investorsRethink 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 Ventures
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 VC
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
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
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 Venture
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
PartnerJan Lynn-Matern· solo GP
Co-investorsHighland Europe
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 FundnoaPale 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 Ventures
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
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 FamigliaPICUS CAPITAL
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Popp · compoundsemiconductor.net · Jul 13, 2026
VARM · arabfounders.net · Jul 6, 2026
Mendo · mondaq.com · Jun 18, 2026
Enroly · ellty.com · Jun 4, 2026
BibliU · finsmes.com · Jun 3, 2026
Multiverse · finsmes.com · May 18, 2026
StudyStream · prodpod.app · Apr 16, 2026
FutureFit AI · impactalpha.com · Apr 14, 2026
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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