It’s time to help decide BusinessCloud’s annual EdTech 50 ranking for 2025.
The annual ranking celebrates the UK’s most innovative startups, scaleups and established firms creating original technology for education and workplace development.
We have shortlisted more than 100 firms for potential inclusion. The final EdTech 50 ranking will be determined by a combination of reader votes and selections from an expert judging panel.
You can cast your vote until 23:59 on Sunday 16th February. Browse the shortlist below and vote for the company you believe to be the most innovative.
The final EdTech 50 ranking – supported by Tyto, the European PR and communications agency at the intersection of technology, science and innovation – will be published online on Monday 3rd March.
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EdTech 50 shortlist
| Company | HQ | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5Mins | London | Greater London | TikTok of workplace learning' platform featuring bite-sized lessons |
| Angel Solutions | Liverpool | North West | Software for education industry including lesson planning, school management and Ofsted database |
| Applatch | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Allows smartphone users to lock addictive apps while unlocking educational apps to increase productivity |
| ARuVR | London | Greater London | Enables training of multiple employees in any location globally in real-time |
| Atom Learning | London | Greater London | Online adaptive learning for children aged 7-11 to assist 11+ exam preparation |
| Audemic | Durham | North East | Allows PhD students and researchers to listen to academic research in audio format |
| AutonoMe | Weston-super-Mare | South West | Combining education tech with one-to-one support to improve outcomes for vulnerable people |
| Avantis | Gloucester | South West | Tech solutions for the classroom including ClassVR |
| Babbu | London | Greater London | Expert activities, videos and podcasts for early years child development |
| BeGenio Tech | London | Greater London | Game-based learning platform that focuses on mathematical skills |
| Bloom Coaching | London | Greater London | Career coaching & mentoring platform |
| Boclips | London | Greater London | Curated educational videos for student learning |
| BridgeU | London | Greater London | University and careers guidance for global secondary schools |
| Busuu | London | Greater London | Language learning platform |
| Cambridge Spark | Cambridge | East of England | AI platform for data science engineer training |
| Can Studios | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Learning management, content and assessment platform |
| Century | London | Greater London | Teaching and learning platform for schools, colleges and universities |
| Chalkie AI | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Platform to create interactive and inspiring lessons in seconds |
| Chatta | Kingston Upon Hull | Yorks & Humber | Classroom tech to develop attentive listeners, confident speakers and fearless writers |
| Classlist | Oxford | South East | App that helps schools build community in a safe, trusted space that they control |
| clear_pixel VR | Cardiff | Wales | Neuroscience virtual reality training platform |
| Cognassist | Hebburn | North East | Neurodiversity solution helping individuals perform at their best in education and work |
| Connect Childcare | Burnley | North West | Nursery management software |
| Developing Experts | Norwich | East of England | Interactive online science lessons |
| Earth Cubs | London | Greater London | Using educational storytelling to make planet-saving exciting, entertaining and achievable |
| EdenFiftyOne | Liverpool | North West | Promotes the 51 universal skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening within English education |
| EduMe | London | Greater London | Mobile-based workplace training platform |
| eLearning Plus | York | Yorks & Humber | Helps drive people performance with engaging and interactive learning |
| Elementary Technology | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Wide range of tech solutions for schools |
| Elucidat | Brighton | South East | Platform that helps learning teams and training organisations create high-quality content quickly |
| Estendio | Glasgow | Scotland | Behind Present Pal tool for practising public speaking |
| FlashAcademy | Birmingham | Midlands | Language learning app |
| Fourthrev | London | Greater London | Connects companies and universities to deliver industry-relevant programmes |
| Frog Education | Halifax | Yorks & Humber | Cloud-based learning solutions |
| Fuse | London | Greater London | Enterprise learning and knowledge platform |
| FutureLearn | London | Greater London | Learning platform delivering online courses from universities and brands |
| Gaia Learning | Liverpool | North West | Provider of online education for neurodiverse learners |
| GeckoEngage | Edinburgh | Scotland | Student engagement tech |
| Gemba | London | Greater London | Provides executive training in virtual reality across lean, supply chain, innovation and future manufacturing |
| Glean | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Note-taking software |
| Global Equality Collective | London | Greater London | Inclusion and sustainability app for education |
| globalbridge | Newcastle | North East | Digital platform connecting young people with future career and education opportunities |
| Graide | Birmingham | Midlands | AI platform to assist with marking of STEM papers |
| Guykat | Birmingham | Midlands | B2B learning tech company |
| HowNow | London | Greater London | All-in-one workplace learning platform |
| Immersify Education | Salford | North West | 3D dental learning tool |
| iMoves | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Educational resources platform for PE, dance and movement |
| Inkpath | Marlow | South East | University training management platform |
| InVentry | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Visitor management solutions for schools |
| Kinderly | Newport | Wales | Developer of early years education apps |
| Kinnu | London | Greater London | App featuring short, sharp, science-backed lessons on a rich array of topics for daily learning |
| Knowness | Birmingham | Midlands | E-learning platform which hosts a plethora of different subjects in one easily accessible place |
| Kortext | Bournemouth | South West | Online learning platform with access to over 2m digital textbooks |
| Learnerbly | London | Greater London | Curated learning marketplace for business |
| Learning Pool | Derry | Northern Ireland | Online learning platforms, creative content and analytics |
| Little Bridge | London | Greater London | Platform for young, digital learners of English from over 100 countries around the world |
| Maths Circle | Ampthill | South East | Behind Times Tables Rock Stars & Numbots platforms for teaching maths |
| Memrise | London | Greater London | Teaching languages with games, chatbots and native speaker videos |
| Metaverse Learning | London | Greater London | Works with education and industry partners to co-create immersive learning programs |
| Miboxlive | Middlesbrough | North East | Combining numeracy and sport to make the learning of maths fun! |
| Mindstone | London | Greater London | Allows users to organise, share and take notes on web pages, PDFs, videos and podcasts |
| MOONHUB | London | Greater London | VR training systems |
| Morphoses | London | Greater London | Platform designed to offer live online classes of soft skills for kids |
| Mrs Wordsmith | London | Greater London | 'World’s silliest learning company' behind books, card games, worksheets & video games that improve literacy outcomes |
| Multiverse | London | Greater London | Alternative to university and corporate training via professional apprenticeships |
| MyKnowledgeMap | York | Yorks & Humber | Assessment and learning technologies to support educators and learners globally |
| MyTutor | London | Greater London | Online tutoring platform |
| Natterhub | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online safety and digital literacy tool |
| Near-life | Bolton | North West | Immersive learning content |
| NetSupport | Peterborough | East of England | IT management, remote control, classroom management and online safety tools for schools and businesses |
| Now Press Play | London | Greater London | Social enterprise making curriculum accessible through immersive audio |
| Olex.AI | Cobham | South East | AI-powered marking and feedback tools |
| Omniplex | Harpenden | South East | E-learning solutions provider for businesses |
| OneFile | Manchester | North West | Apprenticeship software company |
| ParentPay | Coventry | Midlands | Cashless school payments |
| Perlego | London | Greater London | Digital streaming platform for textbooks |
| Pi-Top | London | Greater London | Hardware and software for teaching of computer science & robotics |
| Plytime Learning | Manchester | North West | Primary school maths learning platform |
| Pobble | Truro | South West | Teaching and learning resources |
| Quench | London | Greater London | Personalised AI learning coach |
| Reelyze | Birmingham | Midlands | On-demand knowledge platform for workforces |
| Robotical | Edinburgh | Scotland | Start-up behind Marty educational robot |
| Sponge | Plymouth | South West | Custom e-learning for global businesses |
| Stylus | London | Greater London | Exam preparation materials for each individual student based on their strengths and weaknesses |
| SupplyWell | Liverpool | North West | Connects supply teachers with schools |
| Synap | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | AI-driven e-learning and quiz platform for students |
| Tapestry | Lewes | South East | Online learning journal from the Foundation Stage Forum for children's education |
| Tassomai | London | Greater London | Online learning to help students prepare for exams |
| TeachMateAI | Manchester | North West | AI-powered educational tools for personalised tutoring and interactive learning |
| Thinqi | Swansea | Wales | Learning management system |
| THRIVE | Nottingham | Midlands | Platform integrating learning, skills & communication to upskill employees faster & more collaboratively |
| Tiney | London | Greater London | Childminder community with strong focus on providing education |
| Tutorful | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online platform connecting people with private tutors |
| Twin Science | London | Greater London | Develops STEM skills for sustainability via apps, hands-on kits & teacher platform |
| Twinkl | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online educational resources |
| UniBuddy | London | Greater London | Student recruitment platform |
| Vibbl | Newcastle | North East | Allows teachers to give verbal feedback to students |
| Virtual Internships | London | Greater London | Online global work experience programmes |
| Vivify | Manchester | North West | Helps schools generate additional revenue by renting out facilities to local community |
| Wonde | Newmarket | East of England | Connects educational apps into one single login |
| Wranx | Liverpool | North West | Employee development platform |
| xUnlocked | London | Greater London | Behind Finance Unlocked and Sustainability Unlocked e-learning platforms |
| Zen Educate | London | Greater London | Platform for teachers and teaching assistants to find work in schools |
| Zero Gravity | London | Greater London | Platform empowering students from low-opportunity areas to secure places in universities & careers they deserve |
| Zzish | London | Greater London | Data-driven virtual teaching assistant |