Nature of Funding :
Venture Capital
Use of Funding :
Development Capital
Sector :
Education Technology
Amount :
£550,000
Date of Investment :
June 2021
Location :
London/Liverpool
Fund :
Merseyside Loan and Equity Fund
Summary
Springpod is a specialist careers platform enabling young people to experience the world of work and university at an early stage, online. River Capital invested £500,000 alongside a number of other private equity co-investors to support the expansion into international geographies and the establishment of a new Liverpool office and job creation.
Testimonial
“This backing from top investors is a significant vote of confidence in our vision and the impact our incredible team have had collectively in a really short period of time. It will enable us to support hundreds of thousands more students, expand to new geographies and get us closer to that goal of giving every young person the ability to transform their future.”
Springpod MD, Sam Hyams
Meet our expert team:
David Walters
Investment Director0151 236 4040
Investment Director
david.walters@rivercapitaluk.com
0151 236 4040
What is my role?
I work in the Equity Team as a Technology Investment Director and support technology businesses across the region. I have also operated as a CTO at multiple PE backed companies and have also run AI practices. Data and Artificial Intelligence is my superpower and I am a member of the DataIQ 100.
Hobbies or interests outside of work?
- I collect and restore classic Italian scooters
- I play the guitar
- I support the mighty Tranmere Rovers.
Favourite album?
Sound Affects by The Jam.
Dr Marc d’Abbadie
Head of Venture & COO0151 236 4040
Head of Venture & COO
marc.dabbadie@rivercapitaluk.com
0151 236 4040
What is my role?
I am proud to look after River’s Equity practice as well our Operations and Compliance.
Hobbies or interests outside of work?
- Tango
- Cooking
- Swimming.
Favourite album?
Appetite for Destruction by Guns n’ Roses.
