Strategic partnership unites two educator-led firms, targeting 100 new UK schools and accelerating the development of a ‘Literacy Skills Assistant’ to tackle teacher workload and learner overwhelm.
Leading UK EdTech provider EdenFiftyOne today confirms a strategic partnership and investment from fellow educational technology firm, MathsWatch, following a successful £250,000 pre-seed equity raise.
The investment secures a 13% stake for MathsWatch and is designed to dramatically scale EdenFiftyOne’s footprint and accelerate its AI-driven product roadmap, specifically focusing on literacy support across the UK and beyond.
This is a partnership rooted in educational mission, not just finance. Both companies were founded by former teachers who developed technology to deliver equitable and inclusive access to core skills.
“The alignment here is exceptional; it’s a true partnership of educationalists,” said Tom Reynolds, CEO & Founder of EdenFiftyOne. “MathsWatch understands our focus on democratising education through fair pricing and practical tools. This capital injection is not simply funding; it’s a strategic endorsement that allows us to rapidly expand our national presence and deliver our cutting-edge AI-Powered Literacy Skills Assistant to schools that need it most. We’re building the platform that teachers, leaders and learners need and deserve – because the best edtech, is teacher-led-tech.”
Hamid Rami & Emma Hayward, Co-Founders at MathsWatch, commented: “Our due diligence confirmed that EdenFiftyOne is the most mission-aligned partner in the literacy space. Investing in EdenFiftyOne allows us to extend our influence beyond numeracy with a company that shares our deep-seated belief in building EdTech that genuinely empowers teachers. This deal is about combining shared values to secure market growth and deliver measurable educational impact.”
Key Investment Drivers and Growth Strategy
The £250,000 capital will directly finance two key strategic initiatives:
- The “Next 100” Initiative: A robust national expansion plan to secure partnerships with 100 additional UK schools and education providers over the next 12 months, supported by expanded onboarding and support teams – focusing on the secondary schools, academies and FE colleges that need the most innovative support
- AI-Product Acceleration: Fast-tracking the development of EFO: “The Literacy Skills Assistant”. This AI-powered tool is set to function as a personalised teaching assistant for learners and educators, drastically reducing administrative burdens and allowing teachers to refocus on high-impact, passion-driven instruction.
EdenFiftyOne currently supports a diverse portfolio of UK institutions, from SEND and SEMH centres to grammar schools and post-16 colleges, demonstrating its broad applicability and effectiveness.