Scale Smarter, Exit Stronger
Empowering Edtech Founders to Build Lasting Impact
Our Mission: Transforming Edtech, Founder-First
​At If Capital, we believe education should evolve as swiftly as technology. That’s why we acquire and scale exceptional Edtech companies, helping founders like you achieve scale, stability, and legacy. Our founder-friendly consolidation model leverages the “If Stack” to transform your vision into sustainable, compounding value. Whether you’re ready to exit or keen to grow with support, we’re here to make your journey rewarding and impactful.
Who We Work With
We partner with profitable or near-profitable Edtech startups (typically £500K–£2M ARR) at Seed, Series A, or growth stages.
What We Offer
Strategic Acquisition & Integration
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We acquire scalable Edtech businesses, offering:
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Flexible Exits: Partial exits, leadership continuity, or full transitions tailored to your goals.
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Seamless Integration: Preserve your brand and leverage our expertise to deliver lasting impact.
The If Stack
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Our proprietary operating system accelerates growth:
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Centralised Resources: Finance, recruitment, analytics, and AI tooling to streamline operations.
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Local Autonomy: Maintain your brand, customer relationships, and delivery model.
Long-Term Value Creation
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We don’t flip companies, we build them for the future:
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Evergreen Structure: We reinvest profits for 10+ years of growth.
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Sustainable Impact: Create meaningful educational outcomes with global reach.
Why Choose If Capital
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Operators, Not Just Investors: Our team of exited Edtech founders has navigated M&A, scaled products, and raised millions.
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Founder-Centric Approach: We design deals that honour your vision, whether you stay on or move forward.
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Ethical AI Commitment: We prioritise equitable access, human-centred design, and bias-free AI to ensure education benefits all.
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Proven Impact: Across our venture partners we have successfully scaled EdTech businesses and supported millions of learners with better outcomes.
FAQ
1. What types of companies do you acquire?
We target profitable or breakeven Edtech businesses with strong potential for AI integration, customer growth, or operational efficiency via our If Stack.
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2. Are you a fund or a consultancy?
We’re a long-term holding company, not a VC or advisory firm. We provide capital, infrastructure, and hands-on execution to scale your business and create lasting returns.
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3. What happens to my business post-acquisition?
During the acquisition process we work with you to validate our value proposition and plan with your business. Post-acquisition we execute our plan with your help.
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4. What happens to leadership post-acquisition?
Our preference is to have founders stay in leadership positions and to work with existing senior leaders. However, we are pragmatic and upfront around founder motivations for an exit. In any event we ensure leaders are incentivised and aligned on our growth and evergreen proposition.
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5. How do you ensure ethical AI?
We embed accessibility, inclusivity, and bias mitigation into our AI tools, aligning with global education standards.