TriplePoint Ventures led the pre-seed round to help the edtech firm accelerate its growth.
"For years we’ve seen teachers struggle to cope with the increasing demands outside of the classroom. With Chalkie teachers can fight back against the crippling work burden they are under and focus on what truly matters; teaching. Our AI augments teachers to help them build lessons faster whilst maintaining quality and control"
The equity financing will support product enhancement and market expansion for the Exeter based video marketing platform.
"This funding is a pivotal step in our journey to redefine client engagement through innovative technology. The backing from FSE and the South West Investment Fund provides not just finance but also strategic support that will help propel Sendr forward. We look forward to working with Matt and the FSE team on this journey."
NewSpring Growth provided the strategic capital to support platform scaling and team expansion.
"Bite Investments reflects the kind of forward-looking innovation that aligns perfectly with NewSpring’s investment strategy. Their integrated platform is redefining how private markets connect investors and managers, making the industry more transparent, scalable, and accessible. We are proud to partner with Bite Investments’ team to accelerate their global growth and help shape the future of alternative investments."
White Star Capital led the Series A round with backing from Educapital, Emerge, Active Partners, and Coalition Capital.
"We set out to combine the best teachers, leading technology, and the power of social media to build a platform that delivers the education that young people want and deserve. Our model makes learning affordable and ends the postcode lottery of achievement. With this funding and the support of our investors, we can take the next step in making world-class education available to every child in the UK, and now in the US. It brings us one step closer to being able to provide free access for every UK child on free school meals, which we set as a long-term company goal."