Firefly
Firefly Learning is an education technology company. Conceived by two GCSE students to help them revise for exams, Firefly allows schools to set homework, track progress, create rich resources and engage parents. The result is teachers have more time to focus on what matters most – teaching – and students can learn in ways that work best for them.
After launching in 2009, Firefly was already a successful business by 2016, trading profitably and doubling its revenue year on year. However, it was seeking funding to grow and reach the next stage of its development.
In November 2016, the ProVen VCTs, managed by Beringea, provided £1.5 million of funding. The investment helped Firefly develop its product through research and development, enter new geographic markets, and expand its offices in London, Brighton, Sydney and Singapore.
Since the investment, the business has expanded its offices in London and opened an office in Singapore. Firefly is currently one of the leading providers of educational technology in the UK and employs over 66 staff. The Firefly product is used by 500 schools in 35 countries, helping some 400,000 students.
www.fireflylearning.com
