Summary
Gaia Learning, founded in 2019, provides an online alternative provision for children and young people unable to access mainstream education due to autism, ADHD, anxiety, school avoidance, mental health challenges or other additional needs. The latest investment round sees backing from GC Angels, NESTA and a syndicate of angel investors.
The company has expanded to 24 staff and developed Bloom, a SEND infrastructure platform helping schools deliver, track and evidence support for children with additional needs. Bloom is being piloted in Northern Ireland with further school trials scheduled for September, and Gaia Learning has formed a strategic partnership with Pearson Edexcel.
CEO Kate Heath said the funding will help accelerate plans and expand reach. Marc Shirman, head of equity investment at GC Angels, described the company's growth as "remarkable" and expressed excitement about Bloom's rollout to schools and education providers.
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Common questions
- What is this article about?
- Gaia Learning, a Manchester-based edtech company supporting neurodivergent learners, has secured £400,000 in equity investment from GC Angels, NESTA and angel investors. The funding follows a £550,000 raise in 2024 and brings the team to 24 people.
- When was this published?
- This article was published on 14 July 2026.
- Who published this article?
- This article was published by Prolific North.