Our investment criteria

Ufi Ventures

Looking for investment?

We are interested in hearing from companies that can demonstrate:

  • Significant impact potential
    Ventures should demonstrate a clear potential to impact the skills landscape, with a focus on addressing critical gaps in the market and improving employability outcomes.
  • Adoption at scale
    We seek scalable solutions, that are already revenue-generating, that can be deployed within the UK and potentially beyond, leveraging technology to reach large and diverse audiences.
  • Innovation in technology or model of delivery
    Investments should represent cutting-edge approaches to skills development, utilising both technology and emerging methods of delivery.
  • Passionate Founder teams
    We prioritise ventures led by experienced and committed teams with a proven track record in education, technology, or the specific industry they aim to serve.
  • Show an appropriate commercial upside
    Ventures must show a scalable business model and strong market potential. We prioritise solutions with sustainable competitive advantages, effective customer acquisition strategies, and significant market penetration opportunities. A balance between financial sustainability and measurable social impact is essential.

We are intentional about diversity. We deploy our capital in a fair and equitable manner and believe that backing diverse founders will lead to better impact and financial returns.

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Explore Ufi Ventures

  • About us

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    All about Ufi Ventures, the UK's specialist investor in EdTech for adult skills.

  • Our investment focus

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    Explore the five areas we invest into to support adult skills development.

  • Ufi Ventures Portfolio

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    Building the future of adult learning and work in the UK.

  • Ventures Team

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    Meet the team of EdTech investment experts behind Ufi Ventures.