Schools BI secures £150,000 investment fund loan as it plans to scale and evolve its data platform
Schools BI, which provides data analytics solutions to schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK, has secured a £150,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund.
Schools BI, which is currently used by around 300 schools and 40 trusts in the Middle East, UAE, and US, plans to use the funding to scale and evolve the platform, investing in software development, platform enhancements, and staff recruitment.
With the market for English language international school currently growing at 7 percent year-on-year, Schools BI says it is well positioned to scale its reach and offer measurable impact to schools worldwide.
“This funding comes at a crucial time as we continue to scale and evolve our platform. Our mission has always been to improve outcomes by equipping school leaders with intelligent, accessible insights,” explains Rhys Gwillym, Founder and CEO of Schools BI.
“With demand growing across the UK and internationally, particularly in the English-speaking education market, we are excited to expand our team and accelerate our development roadmap.”
Paul Jones from the British Business Bank adds: "Schools BI is a good example of how South West businesses are using data and technology to make a real difference in their sectors. This isn’t just clever tech, it is technology built by people who know education. That combination of insight and innovation is helping them scale with confidence and we're delighted that our South West Investment Fund Fund is supporting their growth."
South West Investment Fund aims to promote sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and opportunities in the South West area.
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