5 years ago

Edtech Startup Purlos Secures £300K Seed Funding to Support Student Enrollment

  • London-based edtech startup Purlos has raised £300,000 in seed funding

  • The company offers a digital assistant named Jenni that connects with students via WhatsApp, providing support and guidance throughout the admission process

  • The funding will be used to expand the team, product, and support more students

  • Purlos aims to minimize dropouts and bridge the skills gap in the education sector.

      • ProblemEducation

      "Many students drop out of college, leaving them without the skills they need to succeed in life. This is a huge problem for both students and society as a whole."

      Solution

      "Purlos is an edtech startup that uses a digital assistant called Jenni to connect with students via WhatsApp and provide them with the support they need to succeed in college. Jenni can answer questions, persuade students to attend events, and even re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out."

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