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Pearson Ventures

Pearson Ventures

London, Englandpearson.com

Overview

Pearson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Pearson plc, the global learning company. It partners with and invests in early-stage companies creating innovative products and services in the education and workforce space, with a focus on future technologies that expand access to educational opportunities. The fund targets startups focused on employability, lifelong learning, and next-generation assessment tools, utilizing technologies like AI, mobile-first delivery, and AR/VR.

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

Pearson Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CashmereJan 2026SeedCo-investor
YouScienceJun 2025StrategicCo-investor
AcadeumMay 2023Series BCo-investor
CreyosFeb 2023Series ALead
Plum.ioFeb 2023Convertible DebtLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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HeadquartersLondon, England
Year FoundedN/A

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