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Pearson Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Edtech · Edtech

Pearson operates as a media and education company in the United Kingdom, other European countries, the United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through North American Education, International Education, Professional, and FT Group segments. It provides its customers with a range of products and services such as curriculum textbooks and other learning materials; student assessments and testing services; and education technologies for educators and students from early education through elementary, middle and high school, and higher education. It also publishes educational materials in local languages; English language teaching materials for children and adults; and online learning products as well as offers testing, assessment, and qualification services. In addition, Pearson Education is involved in publishing, training, testing, and certification for professionals; publishes computer, information technology, and business titles; and offers electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards providing a suite of services from test development to test delivery and data management. It also offers a range of data, analysis, and services through various print, digital, and mobile channels to business people and financial institutions. The company publishes [The Financial Times](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/the-financial-times), an international daily business newspaper with five editions in the U.K., Continental Europe, the U.S., Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East; and operates FT.com which sells content and advertising online as well as publishes information about the retail, personal, and institutional finance industries. Pearson Education was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Pearson ranks #188 globally and #12 in the United Kingdom. It ranks #2 in the Edtech industry and #2 in the Edtech subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#188
Industry
Edtech
#2
Subindustry
Edtech
#2
National · United Kingdom
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#12
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Key metrics

Pearson Startup Activity Metrics

Pearson has supported 11 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $256 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Pearson's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Pearson has deployed more than $1.2 billion in startup investments through Pearson — Corporate Self and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 11 startups worldwide across industries such as Edtech, and Software & Data. Its venture arm Pearson — Corporate Self has invested in over 6 startups.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Edtech, and Software & Data, categories where Pearson's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Pearson-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Pearson. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Pearson Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Pearson engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 11 startups in total based on our database.

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Pearson — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
6 startups
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Pearson National Teaching Awards
Startup Activation · est. 1998
Startup Activation Program
Annual UK teaching awards run by the Teaching Awards Trust charity with Pearson as headline sponsor; recognises teachers and support staff, not startups.
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Pearson Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2012
Investment Program
With an initial capital commitment of $50M over three years, Pearson Ventures will invest in companies building new market opportunities using innovative business models, future technologies,
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Pearson

Pearson's top 5 associated startups have raised 82% of the $256 million raised in the last ten years across all 11 associated startups, led by Secondmind at $73.7 million. Pearson is associated with 10 active startups and 1 exit. Pearson — Corporate Self supports the largest number of startups, with 6 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Pearson
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
CredlyCredlySB 566Software & DataNew YorkAcquiredPearson — Corporate Self
SpringboardSpringboardSB 526EdtechSan FranciscoProgram InvestmentPearson Ventures
Plum.ioPlum.ioSB 432Software & DataWaterlooDirect InvestmentPearson — Corporate Self
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Pearson ranks #188 globally and #12 in the United Kingdom. It accounts for 32.1% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Edtech industry and 2.8% of the activity generated by corporations in the United Kingdom. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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