🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 9/2023
StudentFinance raised USD 41M in a Series A round, announced in February 2023; the company's valuation was not disclosed. The round drew participation from a broad syndicate of European and global investors, with no single lead investor publicly named.
StudentFinance — key deal facts
| Company | StudentFinance |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Amount raised | USD 41M |
| Valuation | Valuation Remains Undisclosed |
| Round | Series A |
| Investors | Armilar Venture Partners (https://www.armilar.com/) Ed Vaizey Giant Ventures (https://www.giant.vc/) Iberis Capital (https://iberiscapital.com/) Martin Villig Mustard Seed Maze (https://mustardseed.vc/mustard-seed-maze) Seedcamp (https://www.seedcamp.at/) Tom Blomfield |
| Sectors | Banking, Education, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech |
Who invested in StudentFinance?
The round included Armilar Venture Partners, Giant Ventures, Iberis Capital, Mustard Seed Maze, and Seedcamp, alongside notable angel investors Ed Vaizey, Martin Villig, and Tom Blomfield. The mix of institutional fintech-focused funds and high-profile individual backers — including Blomfield, co-founder of Monzo — signals strong conviction in StudentFinance's model at the intersection of education and financial services. The presence of both Southern European and pan-European investors also reflects the platform's geographic focus on the continent.
What does StudentFinance do?
StudentFinance is a career mobility platform founded in 2019 that helps individuals in Europe upskill into in-demand roles. It combines data-driven career choice tools with flexible financing options, enabling users to fund training programmes and career transitions without the barrier of upfront costs. The company operates across the Banking, Education, Finance, Financial Services, and FinTech sectors and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
StudentFinance valuation & multiples
Explore the benchmarks: Series A.
Frequently asked questions
How much did StudentFinance raise in its Series A?
StudentFinance raised USD 41M in its Series A round, announced in February 2023.
What is StudentFinance's valuation?
StudentFinance's valuation was not disclosed in connection with this Series A round.
Who invested in StudentFinance?
Investors include Armilar Venture Partners, Giant Ventures, Iberis Capital, Mustard Seed Maze, and Seedcamp, as well as angels Ed Vaizey, Martin Villig, and Tom Blomfield.
When was StudentFinance founded and where is it based?
StudentFinance was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Source: original announcement — read the full report.