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📣 The Q2 X Report is out now! https://lnkd.in/e98vWDzM In this edition, we take a look back at London EdTech Week 2024, and explore the effectiveness of GLP-1 agonists in addressing the global obesity crisis. Plus:   📈 Market roundup, M&A and Fundraising activity 📊 Education & Healthcare Industry Analyses – Q2 2024 HealthTechX Global | IBIS Capital | Sophia Nasser #HealthTech #EdTech #MA #Fundraising #Healthcare #Obesity #Insights

🚀 London EdTech Week Gold Sponsor Spotlight 🚀 We're thrilled to share insights from London EdTech Week Gold Sponsor, Goodnotes, on the adoption of digital paper and AI solutions in UK schools! 📚 Over the past twelve months, Goodnotes has seen a staggering 2,000% increase in adoption within the K-12 sector. From just 14 schools at the start of the last academic year to over 300 today, the demand for innovative digital solutions is booming. 🌟 Daniel Emmerson, Academic Affairs Lead at Goodnotes, explores the factors driving this surge and highlights the remarkable ways schools are leveraging Goodnotes to save time, cut costs, and stay ahead of the curve. 📈💡 Discover more about how Goodnotes is empowering educators and students alike. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eyuhj3XU #EdTech #DigitalEducation #AI #Innovation #EducationTransformation #LETW #LondonEdTechWeek

Read our exclusive Q&A with Babur Mirza, Senior VP of Sales at Datasite, Silver Sponsor of London EdTech Week 2024. Discover the latest trends and challenges in the EdTech sector's M&A landscape. From economic uncertainty to unique industry hurdles, Babur discusses the factors shaping the now and next of dealmaking and fundraising. 🔍 Learn about: ▶ The impact of market volatility and geopolitical tensions ▶ Unique issues facing EdTech startups and M&A ▶ Emerging trends and opportunities for growth ▶ How Datasite can support your journey from startup to exit. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/emhB9Ndr #EdTech #MergersAndAcquisitions #Startups #Fundraising #MarketTrends #GrowthOpportunities #Innovation

Relive the magic of the EdTechX Awards 2024! ✨ The EdTech community came together last month within the green oasis of the Hurlingham Club for an unforgettable evening celebrating innovation and excellence! We're delighted to share a glimpse of the highlights from the EdTechX Gala Dinner, which took place during London EdTech Week. Here you can see the energy and connections made during the evening of networking, and the excitement as we announced winners across all categories, from startups to established, profitable businesses. A huge congratulations (again) to all our winners! You're shaping the future of education, and we're honoured to celebrate your groundbreaking solutions that are transforming the educational landscape. Watch the video and relive the magic 💫 Were you at the event? Share your favourite moments and photos in the comments below! #edtechx #edtech #awards #gala #innovation #education #networking #community

Today, we're reflecting on London EdTech Week 2024 - what a week it was 💙 From vibrant networking sessions to insightful workshops and inspiring keynotes, the week brought together the brightest minds in education technology, reconnecting long-time colleagues and friends, and fostering new connections and collaborations. Here’s our roundup:  Brighteye Ventures and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. kicked things off with their opening reception on Monday, setting the stage for what was to follow… AI in education: one of the key themes running through the week, with discussions exploring how AI can personalize learning, boost engagement, and improve outcomes through events hosted by Goodnotes, HolonIQ, CheckIT Learning, MindCET- EdTech Innovation Center and Amazon Web Services (AWS) . Global perspectives: Insights on Asia-Pacific’s tutoring market with EDGE Tutor International; an International Education Workshop hosted by IBIS Capital and EF Education First; learnings from other countries’ EdTech Testbed efforts for the English school context with IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society; and a European EdTech Marathon, hosted by techUK, celebrating innovations across Europe. Supporting EdTech startups: Co-hosted by UCL EdTech Labs, MindCET- EdTech Innovation Center & Seklabs, the Global Startup Mini Summit connected founders, investors, and experts to discuss challenges and drive innovation. And do you have product-market fit? Brighteye Ventures and Matt Walton delivered a session on what it is, how you know you’ve got it and where to start if you don’t. Leadership and Growth: Workshops provided by HIK Trainings on authentic leadership in the digital age, insights on M&A and scaling in the US market with Cooley LLP & Oppenheimer, accelerating growth and Innovation with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and EDT&Partners; and techUK played host to discussions on how companies can access funding, build lasting partnerships, and plan for growth.  Fostering a thriving workforce: Networking drinks with Ufi Ventures brought together investors and founders transforming adult learning for work, and Goodnotes showcased best practices for building a diverse and thriving work environment. Last but not least, the EdTechX Awards Gala Dinner brought together a high-calibre community of key industry stakeholders for a fantastic evening of networking, awards, and a keynote speech delivered by our founders Charles McIntyre and Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet on what the future has in store for us. A huge thank you to all the hosts, sponsors, and participants who made the week extraordinary. Let’s continue to drive innovation and shape the future of education together! 🚀 Follow the link in the comments for a comprehensive recap of the key themes and standout moments from the week. #EdTech #LondonEdTechWeek #Innovation #AIinEducation #Leadership #GlobalEducation #Networking

📢 Spotlighting the EdTechX Awards Company Maturity winners 🎉 Operated by IBIS Capital, last week's #EdTechX Awards Gala celebrated companies of all sizes and growth stages – from early stage innovators through to mature profitable businesses, pre-revenue through to over €250m of annual revenue. Winners of the Company Maturity awards were selected across three prize categories reflecting the following stages of maturity: Innovator - Less than €5M  Growth - Greater than €5M  Leviathan - Greater than €10M EBITDA Congratulations once again to Shaunak Roy and the team at Yellowdig; Ruchir Arora, Rohit Saha and the team at CollegeDekho; and Prof. Dr. Thorsten Fröhlich and the team at IU Group 👏

Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the #EdTechX Gala Dinner, and it was nothing short of inspiring! 🙌 Dr Alice Gibson and Simone Scicluna had the pleasure of meeting some of the brightest minds in the EdTech industry, all gathered to celebrate and recognize innovation, collaboration, and the future of education 🎉 We’d like to say a huge thank you to EdTechX for hosting such a fantastic event, and to everyone we had the pleasure of meeting. Together, we are shaping the future of education and making a lasting impact on learners everywhere 🎓 #LondonEdTechWeek #InnovationInEducation #FutureOfLearning #EdTechCommunity #LanguageData

At last night's EdTechX Gala Dinner, we were thrilled to announce the winners of 15 award categories to a room full of inspirational EdTech leaders 🏆 We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to this year's champions: Innovator Award Winner: Yellowdig Growth Award Winner: CollegeDekho Leviathan Award Winner: IU Group Europe Award Winner: Amazy.uk Middle East & Africa Award Winner: GOMYCODE Asia Pacific Award Winner: Octopus BI Americas Award Winner: YaizY Early Years: FABA Formal Education: evulpo Higher Education: M Square Media (MSM) Skills: Morphoses Human Capital: Digital Dictionary Language Learning: Promova Diversity & Inclusion: OxEd and Assessment Mission-Driven: Moi Panda HUGE congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted, to the runners up of each category, and of course to our worthy winners 🎉 👏 Hilary Foord | Rory Henson | London EdTech Week #LETW #EdTechX #Winners #EdTech #Innovation