Placed a Fractional CTO.
Academy Plus Group — UK education group.
Challenge. Provide senior technology leadership without a full-time hire.
The market for this leadership
Live MitchelLake intelligence across EdTech and EMEA.
Adjacent signals across EdTech
Product Launch · EMEA
Synap →Online exam platform Synap addressing surge in AI usage among students (from 66% to 92% in one year), developing solutions for high-stakes exam integrity and AI detection capabilities
Strategic Hiring · EMEA
Ascend Learning →Ascend Learning's VP Larissa Africa is championing academic-practice partnerships to address critical nursing workforce gaps. The healthcare/education sector faces systemic challenges with new graduate nurse preparedness, faculty shortages, and workforce maldistribution across US states.
Ma Activity · EMEA
Study Group →Study Group acquired by Arete Education. All academic operations transferred; legacy entities to continue independently or enter administration. Deal follows Series funding from ICG and Bain Capital 8 months prior.
Capital Raising · EMEA
Third Space Learning →Third Space Learning raised £4.4m from British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund, Maven Capital Partners, Blackfinch Ventures and existing investors to scale AI tutoring service
Product Launch · EMEA
Nord Anglia Education →First international schools group to integrate Minecraft Education globally across their school network for immersive learning experiences
Product Launch · EMEA
Tes →Tes launches Tes360, a connected technology platform for schools providing deeper insights for pupil outcomes