# Caspian Learning

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/caspian-learning

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Sunderland, UK
- Website: www.caspianlearning.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $3.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 26, 2016)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Caspian Learning is an innovative company that specializes in developing immersive simulation-based training solutions to enhance educational engagement and decision-making across various sectors, including corporate training and healthcare.Caspian Learning, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunderland, UK, focuses on creating advanced learning experiences through simulation tools. The company has completed 6 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Seed round in July 2016, raising GBP 470,000 from investors including Northstar Ventures and Hotspur Capital Partners. At that time, the total amount raised stood at GBP 470,000, valuing the company at GBP 86.29 million. The company is led by CEO Chris Brannigan, whose prior experience is not detailed in the available information.Caspian Learning specializes in creating immersive learning experiences through innovative simulation-based training solutions. Their flagship offerings include a suite of tools designed to enhance educational engagement and decision-making skills across various sectors, including corporate training, healthcare, and education. The company serves a diverse client base, including educational institutions, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, primarily located in the United Kingdom, Europe, and select markets in North America and Asia.Caspian Learning generates revenue through a combination of subscription-based models and direct sales of their simulation tools and training programs. Organizations typically purchase licenses for the use of their flagship products, allowing scalability based on user needs. Pricing structures accommodate various client sizes, offering tiered access that reflects the number of users and the complexity of training provided. Partnerships with educational entities and corporate clients are also integral to their revenue strategy, enabling collaborative development and delivery of tailored training solutions.Caspian Learning's most recent funding round in July 2016 raised GBP 470,000, which will be utilized to support the development of new immersive training products and expand their market reach. The company is focused on entering new geographic regions, particularly targeting additional markets in North America and Asia. The capital raised will facilitate product enhancements and bolster marketing efforts to capture these new opportunities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 26, 2016, $0.6M — Northstar Ventures, Hotspur Capital Partners
- Seed, Oct 29, 2014, $0.5M — Northstar Ventures, Hotspur Capital Partners
- Seed, Mar 10, 2014, $0.5M — Northstar Ventures, Hotspur Capital Partners
- Series B, Mar 28, 2005, $1.5M — Mercia Asset Management, HSBC Bank

## Investors

- Mercia Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercia-asset-management) — Series B
- HSBC Bank — Series B
- Northstar Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/northstar-ventures) — Seed
- Hotspur Capital Partners — Seed