# BibliU

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bibliu

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.bibliu.com
- Total disclosed funding: $29M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 28, 2022)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

BibliU Ltd offers a comprehensive Learning Enablement platform that streamlines educational content management, providing digital textbooks and courseware to universities and colleges, enhancing accessibility and affordability for students.Founded in 2014 in London, UK, BibliU Ltd specializes in delivering digital learning resources to educational institutions. The company has undergone strategic developments but does not have any reported subsidiaries or major pivots. The founders, Dave Sherwood, Ellis Gecan, Kenichi Okiebisu, and María De Prem, have established a strong foundation in the digital education sector. The latest funding round was a Series B in September 2022, during which the company raised GBP 4.7 million from investors including Crowdcube, Sparkmind, Stonehage Fleming Family and Partners, and Wealth Club. This brings the total amount raised to GBP 4.7 million after securing 10 deals since its inception.BibliU's primary offerings revolve around its Learning Enablement platform, featuring BibliU Learn, BibliU Engage, and BibliU Automate. These services aim to facilitate the management of educational content, providing universities and colleges with affordable access to digital textbooks and course materials from publishers such as Pearson, Wiley, and OUP. The platform is tailored for higher education institutions, allowing seamless access to learning resources online and offline. BibliU expands its reach beyond the UK, targeting educational institutions in North America and Europe, where there is a growing demand for digital learning solutions.In 2022, BibliU reported a revenue of GBP 15,219,707.10 with an EBITDA of GBP -6,828,071.80. The company's revenue model focuses on subscription-based agreements with universities and academic libraries, enabling institutions to provide students with immediate access to essential course materials while reducing costs. BibliU’s pricing structure is designed to accommodate institutional budgets, fostering ongoing partnerships and subscription renewals that support its revenue generation.Following its Series B funding round in September 2022, in which BibliU raised GBP 4.7 million, the company plans to leverage this capital to expand its operations in the US and UK markets. BibliU aims to develop new technologies that enhance its Learning Enablement platform and is actively pursuing opportunities to enter additional geographic regions. The secured funding will support these initiatives and contribute to the company's growth strategy, allowing it to respond effectively to the increasing demand for digital educational resources.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 28, 2022, $5.2M — Stonehage Fleming Family and Partners, Crowdcube, Wealth Club, Sparkmind
- Series B, Mar 31, 2022, $12M — Nesta Impact Investments, Stonehage Fleming Family and Partners, Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Guinness Global Investors
- Series A, Sep 14, 2020 — Spartech Ventures
- Series A, Jan 8, 2020, $6.5M — Nesta Impact Investments, Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Guinness Global Investors
- Series A, Jun 4, 2018, $4M — Parkwalk Advisors, Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Oxford University Innovation Limited
- Seed, Feb 13, 2017, $1.4M — Parkwalk Advisors, Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Emerge Education
- Seed, Jun 1, 2016 — SFC Capital

## Investors

- SFC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sfc-capital) — Seed
- Parkwalk Advisors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/parkwalk-advisors) — Seed, Series A
- Oxford Sciences Enterprises (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oxford-sciences-enterprises) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Emerge Education (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emerge-education) — Seed
- Oxford University Innovation Limited — Series A
- Nesta Impact Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nesta-impact-investments) — Series A, Series B
- Guinness Global Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/guinness-global-investors) — Series A, Series B
- Spartech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spartech-ventures) — Series A
- Stonehage Fleming Family and Partners — Series B
- Crowdcube (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crowdcube) — Series B
- Wealth Club — Series B
- Sparkmind (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparkmind) — Series B