Ufi

Ufi is an independent charity focused on enhancing adult vocational learning through the use of digital technology. It recognizes the necessity for a skilled workforce in the UK and aims to address this need by transforming the learning experience with innovative digital solutions. Ufi acts as a specialist investor in VocTech ventures, providing funding between £150,000 and £1 million to seed-stage companies that are developing technologies designed to equip individuals and businesses with essential skills for current and future employment. Through its initiatives, Ufi seeks to improve access to vocational education and foster skill development in the workforce.

Helen Gironi

Director of Ventures

Ellasaid Woodhouse

Investment Associate

Past deals in EdTech

AutonoMe

Seed Round in 2023
AutonoMe works across the UK Public Sector to combine our personalised Educational Technology platform with one-to-one support to deliver Learning Disability and Autism outcomes in Education, Employment and Social Care settings

Data Literacy Academy

Seed Round in 2023
Data Literacy Academy provides data, data literacy, education, online education, live education, and training services. They also provide change management, capability assessment, and e-learning services.

Purlos

Seed Round in 2022
Purlos has created the first personalised learning chatbot for SME's and growth businesses. Our software is fit for the modern world of corporate education. It is powerful, affordable and can easily integrate with your existing work tools.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2021
Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.

CAPSLOCK

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CAPSLOCK offers accessible, career-oriented education in emerging technologies, particularly focusing on cyber security. By providing intensive training programs entirely online, the company aims to equip individuals with practical skills that enhance their employability. CAPSLOCK emphasizes potential over past academic achievements in its admissions process, ensuring a diverse range of learners can access its courses. The company has enrolled over 700 students, with a significant employment rate of 70% within six months of graduation. Graduates have successfully secured positions at major organizations, experiencing an average salary increase of 65%. CAPSLOCK also supports its learners through mentoring programs and industry-specific certifications, addressing the skills gap in the UK's cyber sector. Since its launch in 2021, CAPSLOCK has received multiple awards for innovation and excellence in education, highlighting its commitment to transforming the landscape of tech careers.

CAPSLOCK

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CAPSLOCK offers accessible, career-oriented education in emerging technologies, particularly focusing on cyber security. By providing intensive training programs entirely online, the company aims to equip individuals with practical skills that enhance their employability. CAPSLOCK emphasizes potential over past academic achievements in its admissions process, ensuring a diverse range of learners can access its courses. The company has enrolled over 700 students, with a significant employment rate of 70% within six months of graduation. Graduates have successfully secured positions at major organizations, experiencing an average salary increase of 65%. CAPSLOCK also supports its learners through mentoring programs and industry-specific certifications, addressing the skills gap in the UK's cyber sector. Since its launch in 2021, CAPSLOCK has received multiple awards for innovation and excellence in education, highlighting its commitment to transforming the landscape of tech careers.

Learning Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Learning Labs is a team of former teachers, linguists, techies and professionals exploring how the latest technology can make language more accessible to every student.

Learnerbly

Seed Round in 2019
Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.
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