# BridgeU

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.bridge-u.com
- Total disclosed funding: $7.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 17, 2017)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

BridgeU Limited is a technology company focused on enhancing educational outcomes through its software platform that supports career guidance and university applications for secondary schools and universities.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, UK, BridgeU Limited specializes in providing a software platform for career guidance and university applications. The company has engaged in 4 funding deals, with its latest funding round being a Series A on October 17, 2017, raising GBP 4 million led by Octopus Investments, and included participation from Downing Ventures and Fresco Capital. The founder, Lucy Stonehill, has a history of entrepreneurial ventures in the education sector.BridgeU offers an all-in-one software platform designed to enhance the careers guidance program for K-12 secondary schools and universities. The platform streamlines the university application process, facilitating better outcomes for students by providing tools that include career assessments, intelligent matching, and document management. Targeted at international K-12 schools and universities, BridgeU's solutions aim to foster partnerships that prepare students to become global citizens.In 2023, BridgeU generated revenue of GBP 2,650,085.60 with an EBITDA of GBP -8,327,511.30. The company earns its revenue through subscription-based partnerships with educational institutions, which utilize its platform for career guidance and university application support.Following its Series A funding in October 2017, BridgeU is focused on enhancing its platform with new features aimed at improving user engagement and outcomes. The company plans to expand into new markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, by 2025. The recent funding will be used to support product development and market entry initiatives, aiming to solidify its presence in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 17, 2017, $5.3M — Fresco Capital, Octopus Investments, Downing
- Seed, Nov 16, 2015, $2.5M — Seedcamp, Fresco Capital, Octopus Investments

## Investors

- Seedcamp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seedcamp) — Seed
- Fresco Capital — Seed, Series A
- Octopus Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/octopus-investments) — Seed, Series A
- Downing (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/downing) — Series A