Fundraising FoxLondon · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Also known as Bibliotec Systems Limited · Pearson
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UK Companies House records show PEARSON VENTURES LIMITED (no. 02620787) as dissolved. It is unlikely to be making new investments — this profile is kept for reference and historical accuracy.
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Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 7 portfolio companiesEdTech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2Future of Work ×2HR Tech ×2SaaS ×2AgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×5Nigeria×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12019 · 22013 · 12011 · 16 dated
Acadeum operates an online course-sharing marketplace that connects colleges and universities so students can enroll in courses at other institutions.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechSaaS
Co-investorsNext Coast VenturesLearn CapitalECMC GroupRethink Capital Partners
Knewton Alta provides adaptive courseware for higher education that personalizes learning content and assessments based on real-time student performance data.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechNew York, US
Jose Ferreira(Founder)David Liu(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardHiro Tamura(Director)inRob Stavis(Director)inKevin Comolli(Director)Amish Jani(Director)in
Co-investorsAtomicoBessemer Venture PartnersMosaic VenturesAccelAccel-KKRFirstMark Capital+1 more
Obie provides landlord and investment property insurance for real estate investors and professionals.
InsurTechPropTechChicago, US
Aaron Letzeiser(Founder)inRyan Letzeiser(Founder)inEvan Arnold(Engineering)Curtis Jackson(CTO)Adam Tsouras(Head of Product)Kara Funk(Head of People Operations)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesFoundation CapitalFundersClubHarmony PartnersMetaProp+12 more
Springboard runs online, mentor-supported career training programs in fields such as cybersecurity, software engineering, UI/UX design, data analytics, data science, and machine learning, with upcoming certificate programs for allied health roles.
EdTechFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US
Gautam Tambay(Co-founder & CEO)inParul Gupta(Co-founder)inAndrew Moers(President, Consumer Business)inNichole Pitzen(VP People & Places)inKara Sasse(Chief Product Officer)Sudakshmina Mandal(Head of Engineering)in
Co-investors500 GlobalGlobevestorMoneta VenturesRocketship.vcSJF VenturesTitanium Ventures+4 more
Springboard recruits and organizes rural farmers in Nigeria into registered cooperative groups, providing training, farm inputs, and market access to help them produce cocoa, plantain, and rice at commercial scale.
AgTechConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodNigeria, NG
Lawrence Afere(Co-Founder/CEO)inHelen Lawrence-Afere(Co-Founder/COO)in
Co-investorsElea Foundation for Ethics in GlobalizationCostanoa VenturesLearn CapitalMoneta VenturesReach CapitalRocketship.vc+1 more
Cornerstone Immerse is an AI-powered immersive learning platform that uses virtual reality and desktop simulations to train employees on soft skills like communication and leadership.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechCulver City, US
Kyle Jackson(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsGOAL VenturesKhosla VenturesSony Ventures CorporationWestRiver GroupAccenture VenturesSEEK Investments
Voxy is a fully remote company offering corporate language training through live coaching by certified teachers and a library of role-specific courses for business teams.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York, US
Paul Gollash(Chief Executive Officer)inAron Grossman(Treasurer)in
BoardJohn Frankel(Director)inBob Greene(Director)inDoug Levin(Director)Mark Chernis(Director)in
Co-investorsBowery CapitalContour Venture PartnersFf Venture CapitalGSV VenturesRethink EducationSJF Ventures+1 more
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘCorporate secretary · since 1999
Director · English · since 1991
Adrian Pearson — 75–100% of shares
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Pearson Ventures made?
- Pearson Ventures has 7 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Pearson Ventures invest at?
- Pearson Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Pearson Ventures focus on?
- Pearson Ventures focuses on EdTech.
- Where is Pearson Ventures located?
- Pearson Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
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