Zen Educate secures £29m Series B investment led by Round2 Capital
The funding round was led by Round2 Capital and will support international expansion and software scaling.
Zen Educate operates an online marketplace that matches schools with supply teachers and teaching assistants. The platform reduces recruitment expenses and streamlines administrative workflows for educational institutions.
Zen Educate has secured £29m in a Series B funding round led by Round2 Capital. The investment includes participation from existing backers Adjuvo, Brighteye Ventures, FJ Labs, Ascension Ventures, and various angel investors including Octopus chief executive Simon Rogerson.
The capital will be deployed to support further acquisitions in the UK and the US, expand regional operations, and scale the company suite of workforce management software. This financing follows the acquisition of Aquinas Education and positions the firm for continued growth in the educational staffing sector.
From the founder
"We’ve been on a mission to solve schools’ workforce challenges. This investment brings us closer to our goal of helping the education system save over $125 million annually through our fairer, more efficient recruitment model. As we enter into the next phase of our journey, we aim to reach out to more educational institutions across the UK and US."
Slava Kremerman
CEO at Zen Educate
Investor perspective
"Zen Educate has been successful in solving a significant challenge faced by educational facilities on a daily basis. The team’s deep understanding of the edtech landscape is evident, and their remarkable growth, nearly fivefold over the last 24 months, is a testament to their effectiveness"
Christian Czernich
Co-Founder & CEO, Round2 Capital
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
- 02Fund acquisitions
- 03Scale operations
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About the company
Zen Educate
Zen Educate connects schools with supply teachers through a digital marketplace.