sub-10, an intelligent educational platform which personalises the learning experience for each user taking part in professional development, has secured £710,000 investment.
The Gateshead Proto-based business received £350,000 from the North East Innovation Fund, supported by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and managed by Northstar Ventures, as well as £210,000 from Innovate UK’s Innovation Funding Services Combined Investor Partnerships programme.
The round also saw additional funding from angel investors, led by lead investor Dan Smyth with James Gasteen, who will take up an non-executive director role on behalf of the group.
With the recent fundraise, the education technology firm plans to develop its e-learning platform using AI. sub-10 is also planning to launch its first compliance focussed product, aimed at companies of all sizes.
Founded by Peter Stephenson and Angela Ross, sub-10 offers an all-in-one learning solution to meet business ethics and compliance requirements. The platform’s compliance learning units cover a range of mandatory topics including, code of conduct, inclusivity and diversity, anti-money laundry, anti-bribery and corruption, competition law, personal data protection, and security awareness. It builds knowledge, develops comprehension and ensures application.
Sub-10 learning platform allows businesses to access high-quality, effective learning which suits the needs of each learner. Its library of units adapts depending on individual needs, role-based requirements, preferred learning styles and performance to ensure each learner gets exactly what they need.
Speaking about the company, Co-founder and CEO of sub-10, Peter Stephenseon, said,
“Over the last three years sub-10 has designed and developed award-winning digital learning content for organisations such as Sage Plc, Northumbria Police and Your Move. “We design each of our 10-minute or less learning units with one purpose and one learning objective, so the learning intention is clear.”
Stephenseon, further added:
“Each unit builds into a curriculum. We have proven that our unique sub-10 methodology increases learner engagement through our global training roll-outs. Our unique AI innovation will intelligently generate the appropriate personalised learning pathway through the content.”
Sub-10 learning units are created one-by-one. built up, and not chopped up, so every learning unit has a completely unique dynamic. Its unit is built to form the perfect combination or pathway to take the learner on a journey that suits their needs and requirements.
Talking about the platform’s first compliance product launch, Co-founder and COO of sub-10, Angela Ross, said,
“We believe in learning. And all the things that learning can do to enhance individuals and organisations. We are excited to launch our first compliance product on our new sub-10 platform. It will be high-quality content delivered on our data-focused intelligent platform that will allow companies of all sizes to access effective training and measure real impact on a cost-effective subscription basis.”
Northstar Ventures investment director Richard Charnley, added,
“Sub-10 has a clear aim to turn ‘have to do learning’ into ‘want to do learning’. We are impressed with its track record of delivering bespoke solutions for the likes of Sage and Northumberland Police and the platform that’s being developed to create a unique learning pathway.”
