# Tutora

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Sheffield, UK
- Website: www.tutorful.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $4.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Tutora Ltd is a UK-based platform that connects students with qualified private tutors, enabling personalized learning experiences across various subjects and academic levels, including music and languages.Tutora Ltd, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sheffield, UK, operates a platform that connects students to qualified private tutors. The company has raised GBP 3.000 mn in a Series A funding round from Mercia Asset Management and Northern Ventures, with a total of GBP 3.000 mn raised to date. Andrew Jones serves as CEO, and the company has completed 5 deals, with the latest deal occurring on September 1, 2021.Tutorful's primary offering is a platform that connects students with qualified private tutors across various subjects and academic levels. The service allows users to search for tutors based on specific criteria such as subject expertise, availability, and special educational needs (SEN) experience. Each tutor undergoes a rigorous vetting process, with only 1 in 8 applicants being accepted, ensuring a high standard of quality and experience, with all tutors having a minimum of two years in the field. The platform provides a seamless online experience for booking lessons, which includes an introductory chat feature that supports personalized connections between students and tutors. Geographically, Tutorful serves a broad market throughout the UK, catering to diverse educational needs ranging from academic subjects to music and language instruction, thereby addressing the learning requirements of both children and adult learners.The revenue model of Tutorful is primarily based on transaction fees collected from the booking of tutoring services. Clients engage with the platform to book individual tutoring sessions, facilitated through a secure payment system that ensures safety and ease of use. Tutorful offers its services directly to consumers, allowing parents and adult learners access to a range of tutors without intermediary involvement. Pricing for lessons begins at GBP 20 per hour, and the platform guarantees satisfaction with a money-back policy if the initial lesson does not meet expectations. This structure effectively promotes customer retention while providing flexibility for clients to select tutors that best meet their educational goals.In September 2021, Tutora Ltd raised GBP 3.000 mn in Series A funding, which will be utilized to enhance its platform, expand into international markets, and create approximately 27 additional jobs at its Sheffield headquarters. The company aims to broaden its geographic reach and explore new product offerings, although specific details on new products or target markets have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 1, 2021, $4.2M — Mercia Asset Management, Northern Ventures

## Investors

- Mercia Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercia-asset-management) — Series A
- Northern Ventures — Series A