4 years ago

Academy Secures £3 Million Seed Funding to Train Future UK Tech Leaders

  • London-based startup Academy has raised £3 million in a seed funding round to train the next generation of tech leaders in the UK

  • The round was led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Emerge Education

  • Academy offers a highly selective training program, accepting only the top 0.5% of applicants

  • The startup focuses on attracting diverse talent and aims to address the talent bottleneck in the tech industry.

      • ProblemEducation

      "Many talented individuals, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, lack access to careers in technology, creating a talent bottleneck for the industry."

      Solution

      "Academy provides a selective, zero-tuition, remote-first training program that equips individuals from non-traditional backgrounds with the skills and network to thrive in leadership roles within high-growth tech companies."

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