Top EdTech Companies in the UK
Education technology is reshaping how people learn and teach across the UK and globally. Here are the top edtech companies in the UK for 2026, ranked by number of employees.
| # | Company | Location | Employees | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEARSON PLC | London | 20,000 | £3.6B |
| Global learning company and one of the world's largest education publishers. Pearson provides digital courseware, assessments, and qualifications across school, higher education, and professional markets in over 200 countries. | ||||
| 2 | MULTIVERSE GROUP LIMITED | London | 1,000 | £120.0M |
| Professional apprenticeship platform providing an alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse uses technology to connect diverse talent with leading companies for on-the-job learning programmes. | ||||
| 3 | SPARX LIMITED | Exeter | 200 | £25.0M |
| Evidence-based maths learning platform using AI to personalise homework and practice for secondary school students. Sparx Maths and Sparx Reader are used by thousands of schools across the UK. | ||||
| 4 | FUTURELEARN LIMITED | London | 200 | £30.0M |
| Online learning platform offering courses from top universities and specialist organisations. FutureLearn provides short courses, microcredentials, and full degrees in partnership with over 250 institutions. | ||||
| 5 | PERLEGO LIMITED | London | 150 | £20.0M |
| Digital textbook subscription platform providing students with affordable, unlimited access to over 900,000 academic textbooks online. Often described as the 'Spotify for textbooks.' | ||||
| 6 | MY TUTORWEB LIMITED | London | 200 | £25.0M |
| Online tutoring marketplace connecting school students with vetted university tutors for one-to-one lessons. MyTutor partners with hundreds of schools to provide targeted academic support. | ||||
| 7 | ATOM LEARNING LTD | London | 150 | £15.0M |
| AI-powered online learning platform providing adaptive practice, mock exams, and video lessons for primary school students preparing for 11+, SATs, and entrance exams. | ||||
| 8 | CENTURY-TECH LIMITED | London | 100 | £10.0M |
| AI-powered adaptive learning platform used by schools to personalise learning pathways for students. Century uses machine learning to identify knowledge gaps and recommend targeted content. | ||||
| 9 | SENECA LEARNING LTD | London | 50 | £5.0M |
| Free online revision platform for GCSE and A-Level students using cognitive science and spaced repetition to improve exam results. Seneca is used by over 7 million students and 400,000 teachers. | ||||
| 10 | YOTO LIMITED | London | 200 | £50.0M |
| Children's audio platform that makes screen-free audio content accessible through a smart speaker designed for kids. Yoto cards contain audiobooks, music, podcasts, and educational content. | ||||
| 11 | BIBLIU LIMITED | London | 100 | £15.0M |
| Digital learning content platform providing universities with a centralised system for textbook access, course material management, and student engagement analytics. | ||||
| 12 | KORTEXT LIMITED | London | 100 | £15.0M |
| Digital textbook and learning platform providing universities with an integrated system for e-textbooks, course materials, and study tools to improve student outcomes and reduce costs. | ||||
| 13 | KALLIDUS LIMITED | Altrincham | 400 | £50.0M |
| Learning, talent, and performance management SaaS platform helping organisations develop their people. Kallidus serves hundreds of companies with e-learning, compliance training, and recruitment tools. | ||||
| 14 | OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED | London | 200 | £40.0M |
| Government-backed online classroom providing free, high-quality lessons and resources for teachers and students. Oak National Academy was created during COVID-19 and became an arm's-length body of the DfE. | ||||
| 15 | THIRD SPACE EDUCATION LTD | London | 100 | £10.0M |
| Online one-to-one maths tutoring platform connecting primary school pupils with qualified maths tutors. Third Space Learning has delivered over 2 million tutoring sessions to disadvantaged students. | ||||
| 16 | ONFIDO LTD | London | 600 | £80.0M |
| AI identity verification platform used by universities and online learning providers for student identity checks during remote exams and digital onboarding processes. | ||||
| 17 | IMMERSIVE LABS LTD | Bristol | 350 | £50.0M |
| Cybersecurity skills platform using immersive, hands-on labs and simulations to train and upskill professionals. Immersive Labs serves universities and corporate training programmes worldwide. | ||||
| 18 | CLEO AI LTD. | London | 300 | £100.0M |
| AI-powered financial literacy assistant helping young people learn to manage money through conversational AI, teaching budgeting, savings, and financial skills to millions of users. | ||||
| 19 | EIGEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD | London | 200 | £25.0M |
| AI document intelligence platform using NLP, with technology originating from academic research. Eigen demonstrates how university-to-industry knowledge transfer creates innovative tech companies. | ||||
| 20 | PEAK AI LIMITED | Manchester | 250 | £30.0M |
| Decision intelligence platform used by education companies to optimise student recruitment, predict course demand, and personalise marketing using AI and machine learning. | ||||
| 21 | POLYAI LIMITED | London | 250 | £40.0M |
| Conversational AI company whose voice assistant technology is used by educational institutions for student enquiry handling, admissions support, and helpline automation. | ||||
| 22 | FEATURESPACE LIMITED | Cambridge | 500 | £60.0M |
| Cambridge University spin-out applying machine learning research to real-world problems. Featurespace demonstrates the UK's strength in commercialising academic AI research. | ||||
| 23 | FACULTY SCIENCE LIMITED | London | 350 | £50.0M |
| Applied AI company that partners with universities and research institutions to deploy machine learning solutions, bridging the gap between academic AI research and real-world applications. | ||||
| 24 | HEALX LIMITED | Cambridge | 100 | £15.0M |
| Cambridge-based AI drug discovery company spun out of academic research, demonstrating how university research commercialisation creates innovative healthcare technology companies. | ||||
| 25 | ZAPPI LIMITED | London | 300 | £40.0M |
| AI-powered consumer insights platform used by educational publishers and learning companies to test and optimise content, products, and marketing before launch. | ||||
The UK education technology sector has experienced significant growth, accelerated by the shift to digital learning during the pandemic and sustained by ongoing investment in educational tools and platforms. UK edtech companies serve learners at every stage, from primary school children to university students and adult professionals.
The sector includes companies building learning management systems, online course platforms, assessment tools, language learning apps, tutoring marketplaces, and classroom technology. Many UK edtech companies have built international user bases, with products used in schools and organisations around the world.
London is the largest centre for edtech companies in the UK, but the sector also has notable presence in other cities with strong university connections including Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, and Bristol. The UK government has supported the sector through various initiatives and funding programmes aimed at improving digital skills and educational outcomes.
This ranking lists the largest UK edtech companies by employee count. Each company entry links to a detailed profile with financial data, director information, and corporate filings, providing a comprehensive view of each business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is edtech?
Edtech, or education technology, refers to companies that develop technology products and services designed to facilitate learning and improve educational outcomes. This includes online learning platforms, assessment tools, classroom technology, and educational content delivery systems.
How has the edtech sector changed since the pandemic?
The pandemic dramatically accelerated the adoption of educational technology as schools and universities moved to remote learning. While in-person education has returned, many of the digital tools and platforms adopted during this period have become permanent fixtures in educational settings.
Are these companies focused on UK education or international markets?
Many UK edtech companies serve both domestic and international markets. While they are registered and headquartered in the UK, their products and services are often used by learners and educators globally.
How can I access detailed information about these companies?
Click on any company name in the table to view their full CompanyTrack profile, where you can access financial statements, director biographies, shareholder data, and filing history.