# Makers Academy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/makers-academy

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.makers.tech
- Total disclosed funding: $3.2M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 28, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Makers Academy Limited, based in the UK, focuses on providing tech education and training services, specifically cultivating talent in software engineering, data engineering, quality engineering, and cloud engineering.Makers Academy Limited specializes in tech education and training, aiming to develop workforce skills in critical tech areas. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, UK, the company has undergone growth through strategic partnerships. The founders include Robert Johnson, Roshan Neupane, and Shadchnev, with Claudia Harris serving as CEO. In November 2022, Makers raised GBP 6 million in venture funding led by Business Growth Fund, with participation from Educapital and Forward Partners. This funding brought the total amount raised to GBP 6 million and valued the company at GBP 25.07 million post-money.Makers is a leading provider of tech education and training services, primarily focusing on developing talent in software engineering, data engineering, quality engineering, and cloud engineering. Their core offerings include comprehensive apprenticeship programs that empower organizations to upskill their existing workforce and tailor their training to specific business needs. The programs target individuals transitioning into tech roles and established professionals seeking to enhance their capabilities in data and AI. Makers delivers these offerings in both bootcamp and block release formats, allowing flexibility in learning while minimizing business disruptions. They serve a diverse clientele, including top companies in the UK and beyond, with a focus on building inclusive tech teams and partnerships across various sectors like finance, digital marketing, and e-commerce.Makers generates revenue through its apprenticeship and training programs, structured as partnerships with businesses seeking to enhance workforce capabilities. Companies enroll their employees in tailored training programs for skill development in critical tech areas, with fees based on the duration and depth of training. Pricing aligns with industry standards, and funding options may be available through the Apprenticeship Levy, allowing companies to invest in workforce development cost-effectively.Makers Academy Limited plans to utilize the GBP 6 million raised in November 2022 to expand its course portfolio offerings. This funding will support the development of new products aimed at enhancing their training services. The company aims to penetrate new markets, particularly targeting sectors that require robust tech talent. Specific timelines for these expansions have not been detailed, but the focus will be on meeting the evolving needs of industries reliant on technology.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 28, 2019, $2.4M — Forward Partners, Educapital
- Seed, Jan 13, 2014, $0.8M — Forward Partners

## Investors

- Forward Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forward-partners) — Seed, Series B
- Educapital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/educapital) — Series B