
Academy is a London-based startup focused on bridging the skills gap in the tech industry by empowering underrepresented talent through AI-powered assessments and tailored training programs. Their innovative approach emphasizes potential over pedigree, enabling companies to build diverse and agile teams. With a strong commitment to diversity, Academy boasts impressive metrics, including a 100% retention rate for graduates and significant representation of women and minority ethnic backgrounds among their alumni. They partner with leading organizations to transform workforce capabilities in software engineering, data, cloud, and cyber, positioning themselves as a pioneer in workforce transformation for the AI era.

Academy is a London-based startup focused on bridging the skills gap in the tech industry by empowering underrepresented talent through AI-powered assessments and tailored training programs. Their innovative approach emphasizes potential over pedigree, enabling companies to build diverse and agile teams. With a strong commitment to diversity, Academy boasts impressive metrics, including a 100% retention rate for graduates and significant representation of women and minority ethnic backgrounds among their alumni. They partner with leading organizations to transform workforce capabilities in software engineering, data, cloud, and cyber, positioning themselves as a pioneer in workforce transformation for the AI era.
Headquarters: Manchester, United Kingdom
Founded: circa 2020
Focus: AI-powered assessments and tech training for non-traditional talent
Notable metric: 100% graduate retention rate (reported)
Funding: Seed round announced Dec 17, 2021; investors include LocalGlobe and Emerge VC
Tech workforce development and talent pipeline creation
2020
Education / Education Management / Consulting
Investors listed include LocalGlobe (lead) and Emerge VC