# Unibuddy

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.unibuddy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 11, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Unibuddy Ltd is a peer-to-peer recruitment platform that enhances student engagement by connecting prospective students with current student ambassadors, facilitating meaningful conversations throughout the enrollment process.Unibuddy Ltd, founded in 2015, is headquartered in London, UK. The company specializes in connecting prospective students with current student ambassadors. The platform has seen a total of 4 deals, with the latest round being a Series B funding of GBP 14.2 million on June 11, 2021, led by Highland Europe, with Stride.VC participating. The company was co-founded by Diego Fanara, Kimeshan Naidoo, and Maxence Dussart, with Diego Fanara currently serving as CEO. Unibuddy has raised a total of GBP 14.2 million, achieving a current valuation of GBP 92.931 million.Unibuddy provides a peer-to-peer recruitment platform designed to enhance student engagement throughout the enrollment journey. The core product offering includes tools that allow prospective students to connect with current student ambassadors, facilitating real-time conversations and personalized experiences. These tools are embedded across various lead generation channels, showcasing ambassador-generated content and profiles to enable prospective students to initiate dialogues about their experiences. Unibuddy's services are tailored for higher education institutions, including public colleges, private colleges, and international universities, with a client base that spans over 500 institutions worldwide. The platform has been adopted in multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Australia, serving millions of prospective students who benefit from the insights and support provided by peers who have successfully navigated the enrollment process.Unibuddy generates revenue primarily through subscription-based partnerships with educational institutions, which leverage the platform's capabilities to enhance student recruitment efforts. Clients typically enter into agreements that grant access to Unibuddy's suite of tools, including community engagement features and real-time conversation insights. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate varying needs, enabling institutions to select plans that best fit their recruitment strategies. Institutions may pay a recurring fee to access the platform's features, which include chat functionalities and analytics to monitor student interactions. These offerings aim to increase enrollment rates and foster a sense of community among prospective students, thereby driving value for both the institutions and their future students.In June 2021, Unibuddy Ltd raised GBP 14.2 million in Series B funding led by Highland Europe, with participation from returning investor Stride.VC. This funding will support the expansion of operations, accelerate growth, and increase the company’s business reach. Unibuddy plans to launch new products to further enhance student engagement and expand into new markets. Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion include additional countries in Europe and North America. The company aims to leverage the recent funding to propel these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 11, 2021, $20M — Highland Europe, Stride
- Series A, Jul 1, 2019, $5M — Stride

## Investors

- Stride (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stride) — Series A, Series B
- Highland Europe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/highland-europe) — Series B