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FutureLearn
Enjoy learning for life with free, online courses from top UK and international universities
About FutureLearn
FutureLearn is an online learning platform that partners with leading universities and organizations to offer a wide range of courses, programs, and degrees. The platform serves a diverse client base, including professionals seeking career advancement, individuals looking to acquire new skills, and hobbyists pursuing personal interests. Operating in the global online education market, FutureLearn provides flexible, 100% online learning experiences that include video lectures, articles, quizzes, and interactive discussions. The business model is primarily based on a freemium approach, where users can access basic course content for free and pay for additional features such as certificates, assessments, and full access to programs and degrees. Revenue is generated through course fees, subscription plans, and partnerships with educational institutions and organizations.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 202
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 38.1/100
- Industry
- Education
- Sub-industry
- Education Providers
- Sector
- Edtech, Online Courses, Lifelong and Consumer Learning, Upskilling and Reskilling
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY NON VCOther financing | Sep 2025 | $7.9M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Dec 2022 | $0 | — | Global University Systems | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for FutureLearn is 1.2M monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. FutureLearn's team declined 14.4% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
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Other known investors1 additional known investor
Global University Systems
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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