Ufi Ventures completes second investment into Assemble You as part of £1m funding round
Ufi Ventures is proud to announce its continued support of Assemble You, completing a second investment into the podcast-style learning company as part of a £1m funding round.
The investment was led by the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, managed by Midven, part of Future Planet Capital, alongside investment from Ufi Ventures.
Assemble You addresses the pervasive challenge of low engagement in traditional workplace training. Conventional e-learning methods, like lengthy videos and click-through modules, often fail to resonate with learners or adapt to the time constraints and diverse needs of modern workers. This is particularly true for remote and neurodiverse workers, leading to underskilled employees and high turnover. This challenge is further amplified by the need for continuous reskilling in response to rapid technological and industry changes. Assemble You’s short-form, high-impact audio content provides a flexible and accessible alternative, focusing on soft skills, leadership development, and inclusion.
Gallup’s 2024 report found that employees who have access to continuous learning are 47% more likely to be engaged at work. By addressing critical gaps in conventional training, Assemble You delivers significant value to businesses. Engaged and well-trained employees are more productive, adaptable, and loyal, directly contributing to organisational growth and resilience.
Assemble You team members Richard Ward, Adam Lacey and James Wann.
Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You, said:
“This investment will be a game-changer for Assemble You, allowing us to tackle the widespread problem of disengaged employees head-on. Traditional training methods simply aren't working, and we're providing a solution that's not only more engaging but also truly accessible to everyone, including deskless and neurodiverse workers. This funding will enable us to expand our content library, reach more learners, and ultimately create a more skilled and engaged workforce.”
Helen Gironi, Director of Ufi Ventures, said:
“Assemble You’s podcast-style audio approach tackles some of the biggest challenges in workplace learning—engagement, accessibility, and inclusion. As the demand for continuous reskilling grows, they are delivering a format that truly meets learners where they are. We’re pleased to be backing them again and excited to support their next phase of growth and impact.”
The funding will fuel Assemble You’s expansion in several key areas: content creation, significantly expanding their library and featuring subject matter experts; sales and marketing, driving growth through partner and direct revenue channels; and translation and localisation, enabling them to offer their entire audio library in German, French, and Spanish.
Ufi first invested in Assemble You in October 2022 alongside a group of private investors.
