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Sparx
Sparx is a socially focused learning technology company
About Sparx
Sparx Learning is an education technology company that provides a range of learning solutions to schools across the United Kingdom and internationally. The company primarily targets students between the ages of 11 and 16, offering platforms for mathematics, reading, and science.
The core of Sparx Learning's offering is Sparx Maths, an online platform that delivers personalized mathematics homework. This system is designed to enhance students' confidence in the subject and has been shown to improve academic performance, with its efficacy validated by research from the University of Cambridge. The platform features a vast library of high-quality content and includes video support for all questions, ensuring that students of all backgrounds can succeed.
Sparx Learning operates on a business-to-business model, selling its solutions directly to schools. The company supports its partner schools with dedicated coaches who assist with implementation and ongoing use of the systems. This approach has enabled Sparx Learning to establish a significant presence in the UK education sector, with its products used by over half of the country's schools, encompassing more than 2 million students and 36,000 teachers.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 101
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 71.9/100
- Industry
- Education
- Sub-industry
- Learning Tools and Resources
- Sector
- Edtech, E-Learning, Core AI, Adaptive Learning, K-12, Steam, Tutoring and Homework, AI Applications, uk is8 digital and technologies
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Oct 2021
- Capital deployed
- $3.5M
- Preferred round
- SERIES A
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCEquity / VC | Aug 2021 | $14M | $56M | Undisclosed | — |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Dec 2020 | $9.5M | $123M | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Sparx is 5.5K monthly website visits, down 45% over the last three months. Sparx's team declined 2.9% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A1 investor entered at this stage
- OHOxygen House
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