# StudentCrowd

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Wolverhampton, UK
- Website: www.studentcrowd.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 29, 2026)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Founded in 2015 by Paul Humphreys (CEO) and Peter Sisson (CTO), and based in England, UK, StudentCrowd Limited operates as a provider of a decision-making platform for students to help them make informed decisions based on trustworthy reviews. In April 2026, StudentCrowd Limited raised USD 9 million in series A funding co-led by YFM Equity Partners, and Mercia Asset Management.

The company offers a digital platform with detailed information on universities, courses, and housing to students aiming to pursue higher education. The platform also provides its own league tables based on reviews from current students and other sources. Furthermore, the company provides data and insights to organizations in the higher education sector, such as PwC, Knight Frank, CBRE, and JLL.

The company plans to utilize the May 2026 funding to innovate, enter key markets like the US, and grow internationally.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 29, 2026, $8.8M — YFM Equity Partners, Mercia Asset Management
- Series A, Sep 1, 2023, $3.2M — PwC, Mercia Asset Management

## Investors

- PwC — Series A
- Mercia Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercia-asset-management) — Series A
- YFM Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yfm-equity-partners) — Series A