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Leeds’ Plato secures funding to scale trusted AI in higher education

Published: March 6, 2026 at 8:14 am

EdTech startup Plato has closed its latest funding round with SFC Capital, raising a total of £260,000.

The firm, based in Leeds, has developed an AI-powered personal study assistant designed to help higher education students achieve their academic goals.

By integrating with a university’s digital ecosystem, Plato is able to answer module-related queries ensuring students receive instant help while easing professors’ workload and allowing them to focus on delivering teaching.

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