MyPocketSkill

Funding Round

Ventures

Solution

Platform

Organisation Type

Company

Countries

UK-Wide

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What they do:

MyPocketSkill works at the intersection of education and financial technology to help young people earn money, build financial confidence and develop employability skills. The platform connects young adults with paid opportunities that enable them to use existing skills, gain experience and work towards savings goals.

How they make impact:

MyPocketSkill helps young people become more employable and financially capable by connecting them with households and businesses to complete paid tasks, including tutoring, social media management, music coaching, digital design and other digital work.

Alongside these opportunities, the platform provides short financial education content designed to support positive financial behaviours and improve money management skills.

Background:

Ufi invested in MyPocketSkill in April 2023 alongside London Business School’s E100, the Capital Angel Network, SyndicateRoom EIS fund, and a group of angel investors.

MyPocketSkill has also received grant funding from the Money and Pensions Service and Innovate UK, and has been recognised for its approach to financial technology and skills development.