What Multiverse does

Multiverse is a London-headquartered AI and tech upskilling platform, founded in 2016 by Euan Blair, that delivers 11–21 month apprenticeship programs to enterprise workforces in the UK and, increasingly, Continental Europe. The company serves more than 1,500 employers (including Microsoft, KPMG, Citi, John Lewis Partnership, Jaguar Land Rover, Mars, NHS Trusts, and Babcock) and supports 22,000+ learners across three academies: AI, Data, and Engineering. Its core product combines the proprietary Atlas AI coach (a 24/7 conversational learning assistant with tripled daily active users), a Skills Intelligence Platform that diagnoses workforce capability gaps against corporate goals, and the MAGE (Measurable, Guided, Applied, Equitable) learning model that pairs expert human coaches with on-the-job applied projects. Programs are delivered as structured Level 3–6 apprenticeships ranging from 13-month AI-Powered Productivity tracks to a 21-month AI Product Engineering degree apprenticeship, with the UK Department for Education extending Multiverse's degree-awarding powers in December 2025.

Multiverse monetizes primarily through UK Apprenticeship Levy funding (a 0.5% payroll tax on employers with pay bills above £3M, topped up 10% by government, with funding bands from £1,500–£27,000 per apprenticeship), supplemented by direct employer payments for non-Levy or international clients. Distribution is enterprise field sales plus channel partnerships with Microsoft, Palantir, Databricks, and the UK Government's AI Skills Hub; the StackFuel acquisition (January 2026) added Berlin-based data/AI training capacity for the German market, and a partnership with Palantir targets training across 77 NHS Trusts on the NHS Federated Data Platform. The company crossed $100M in revenue during 2025, grew 50% year-over-year for three consecutive years, and achieved its first cash-positive quarter in Q1 2026 at a $2.1B valuation following a $70M primary round led by Schroders Capital in May 2026.

Name

Multiverse

Legal name

Multiverse Group Ltd

Website

https://multiverse.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Multiverse is a London-headquartered AI and tech upskilling platform delivering apprenticeship programs to 1,500+ enterprise employers and 22,000+ learners across the UK and Germany, funded primarily via the UK Apprenticeship Levy and positioned as Europe's AI adoption layer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Workforce Upskilling

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Workforce upskilling platform
• AI apprenticeship programs
• Enterprise skills training
• Data analytics education
• Tech reskilling programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Levy Funding: UK employers with annual pay bill over £3 million contribute 0.5% to the Apprenticeship Levy, which funds apprenticeship training. Multiverse courses are eligible for full Apprenticeship Levy funding. Government contributes 10% top-up and 95% co-investment for non-Levy payers.
2. Employer-Funded Training: Direct employer payment for upskilling and reskilling programs for employees, often funded through Apprenticeship Levy digital accounts. Programs range from 11-21 months delivery with assessment periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Multiverse is an AI-powered workforce upskilling platform that delivers structured 11–21 month apprenticeship programs in AI, data, and software engineering to enterprise employers. Programs combine expert human coaching with the proprietary Atlas AI coach (providing 24/7 learner support) and applied on-the-job learning, delivered via three academies: AI Academy, Data Academy, and Engineering Academy. The platform is primarily funded through the UK Apprenticeship Levy, with the company's Skills Intelligence Platform diagnosing workforce skills gaps against corporate goals.

Product overview

Multiverse is a unified workforce upskilling platform that combines AI-powered coaching, expert human guidance, and applied on-the-job learning. The platform is structured around three academies: the AI Academy (AI-Powered Productivity, AI Solutions Builder, AI & Machine Learning Fellowship, AI Transformation Architect), the Data Academy (Data Fellowship, Data & Insights for Business Decisions, Applied Data Engineering, Advanced Data Fellowship), and the Engineering Academy (AI Product Engineering, Java Software Engineering, DevOps Engineering Upskiller). At the center of the offering is Atlas, Multiverse's proprietary AI coach providing 24/7 learner support. The platform diagnoses workforce skills gaps, prescribes personalized learning pathways, and tracks measurable business ROI. In January 2026, Multiverse acquired German data/AI training provider StackFuel to expand into Continental Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StackFuel: Germany's leading provider of data and AI training, acquired by Multiverse in January 2026
• Eduflow
• Multiverse Atlas
• Multiverse AI Academy
• Multiverse Data Academy
• Multiverse Engineering Academy

Products and services

• Multiverse Upskilling Platform An AI-powered workforce development platform that diagnoses skills gaps, delivers personalized learning pathways, and measures ROI on learning investments. It serves as the central hub connecting employers, learners, coaches, and AI assistance for enterprises.
• Atlas (AI Coach) Multiverse's proprietary AI coaching platform providing 24/7 AI-powered support to learners, helping them dive deeper into topics, test their knowledge, and receive personalized guidance throughout their upskilling journey. Tripled daily active users in the past year.
• Multiverse AI Academy Structured AI training programs including AI-Powered Productivity, AI Solutions Builder, AI & Machine Learning Fellowship, and AI Transformation Architect. Programs are designed for business teams and future AI leaders to achieve organizational AI strategic goals.
• Multiverse Data Academy Data analytics training programs including Data Fellowship, Data & Insights for Business Decisions, Applied Data Engineering, and Advanced Data Fellowship. Programs at all levels help teams build data literacy and analytical capabilities.
• Multiverse Engineering Academy Engineering upskilling programs including AI Product Engineering, Java Software Engineering, Applied Data Engineering, and DevOps Engineering Upskiller. Designed to develop product mindset and systems-thinking skills for the AI era.
• AI-Powered Productivity 13-month Level 3 apprenticeship boosting team productivity with GenAI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Gemini while ensuring responsible AI use. Designed for junior to mid-level professionals.
• AI Solutions Builder 13-month Level 4 apprenticeship training professionals to identify, build, and deploy agentic AI solutions that reduce manual workflows and drive real productivity improvements. Creates departmental agentic AI experts and champions.
• AI & Machine Learning Fellowship 16-month Level 6 apprenticeship that transforms raw data into business intelligence and weaves AI and machine learning into organizational operations. Designed for data science teams.
• AI Transformation Architect 13-month Level 4 apprenticeship training individuals to design and implement organization-wide AI and automation strategies across multiple teams or departments. Requires existing GenAI knowledge.
• Data Fellowship 13-month Level 4 apprenticeship empowering teams with programming, data modelling, and analysis skills to unlock the potential of business data. Designed for aspiring and new data analysts.
• Data & Insights For Business Decisions 13-month Level 3 apprenticeship enabling teams to harness the power of data for business decisions. Designed for anyone eager to boost data confidence.
• Applied Data Engineering 15-month Level 5 apprenticeship enabling data engineers to build powerful, scalable business solutions. Designed for data professionals with Python and SQL skills advancing into data engineering roles.
• Advanced Data Fellowship 3-year-2-month Level 4-6 degree apprenticeship building technical data capability and transforming junior data analysts into data specialists. Leads to BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analytics).
• AI Product Engineering 21-month Level 6 degree apprenticeship covering generative AI, automation, and deployment strategies, transforming software engineers into AI-enabled product specialists. Leads to BSc Hons Digital and Technology Solutions (AI Product Engineering).
• Java Software Engineering 13-month Level 4 apprenticeship accelerating mastery of Java software engineering and enabling teams to build secure and scalable applications. Designed for new talent and individuals reskilling into software engineering.
• DevOps Engineering Upskiller 11-month Level 4 apprenticeship elevating careers in tech with advanced DevOps practices and cutting-edge methodologies. Designed for engineers upskilling in modern DevOps or moving into DevOps specialist roles.
• StackFuel German provider of data and AI training acquired by Multiverse in January 2026. Brings 92% program completion rate and established corporate client base including Mercedes Benz, IAV, and Telefónica. Supports Multiverse's goal to train 100,000 German workers in AI skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• £2 billion tracked ROI driven for customers
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• SageminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Partnership with Sage and Google announced at TechNExt event June 2026 to help small businesses in North East develop practical AI skills. Part of UK AI Skills Boost programme.
• KeltbrayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Partnership with Keltbray to launch AI and data training academy for construction engineering specialist. Initial cohort of 25 staff enrolled on AI Powered Productivity and Data & Insights programs for regulated infrastructure and engineering markets.
• Orange BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Partnership with Orange Business in UK to provide tailored data and AI training to 50 employees. 13-month apprenticeship program focusing on digital transformation, ethical AI, and future AI integration.
• UK Government (AI Skills Hub)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Joined UK government's AI Skills Hub as industry partner. Initiative targets 10 million workers with practical AI skills by end of decade. Multiverse is among founding supporters alongside Accenture, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce, Barclays. Over 1 million courses already completed since June 2025.
• StackFuelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Acquired Berlin-based data and AI training company in January 2026. Germany's leading provider of data and AI training with 92% program completion rate and clients including Mercedes Benz, IAV, and Telefónica. Combined entity aims to train 100,000 German workers in AI skills.
• Palantir TechnologiesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Partnership with Palantir to provide apprenticeship programs for NHS staff on the NHS Federated Data Platform. Programs launching February 2026, targeting analysts, administrators, and clinical staff across NHS trusts to maximize platform benefits.
• EduflowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2023Acquired Danish education startup Eduflow in May 2023 to enhance Multiverse's programs with personalized learning experiences.
• MicrosoftstrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic alliance with Microsoft as technology platform partner. Part of Multiverse's strategy to position as the AI adoption layer, integrating with major AI technology providers.
• PalantirstrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic alliance with Palantir for NHS Federated Data Platform training. Partnership to upskill NHS staff on Palantir's data platform, targeting 77 NHS Trusts with apprenticeship programs launching February 2026.
• DatabricksstrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic alliance with Databricks as technology platform partner. Part of Multiverse's ecosystem of AI technology provider partnerships for workforce upskilling.
• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sage and Multiverse announced at TechNExt 2026 for AI skills development for SMEs in North East UK. Part of UK AI Skills Boost programme.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pluralsight: Enterprise-focused technology and AI skills platform serving large employers with subscriptions for tech upskilling. Closely comparable to Multiverse on B2B GTM, tech-skills curriculum, and enterprise contract dynamics.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform with a large enterprise arm (Coursera for Business) selling AI, data, and tech upskilling to large employers. Overlaps Multiverse on buyer (enterprise L&D) and content (AI/data/tech stack).
• Udacity: AI and data upskilling provider with nanodegree programs targeted at working professionals and enterprise cohorts. Highly comparable curriculum and learner profile, but Multiverse differentiates via the UK Apprenticeship Levy funding model.
• General Assembly: Provider of bootcamp-style tech, data, and AI training sold to enterprises for workforce reskilling. Comparable on bootcamp/reskilling format and enterprise sales motion.
• QA (QA Consulting): UK-based technology training and apprenticeship provider selling to enterprise employers, including funded apprenticeship programs. The most direct UK domestic peer given overlap in apprenticeship delivery and Levy funding model.
• DataCamp: Data and AI skills learning platform with enterprise tier serving large employers. Comparable focus on data/AI upskilling and B2B monetization, though weighted more toward self-serve than coached apprenticeships.

Broad incumbents

• Degreed: Enterprise learning and skill-development platform that aggregates content (including from third parties) for large employers' upskilling programs. Comparable on enterprise GTM and skill-gap analytics, broader than Multiverse on content scope.
• Go1: Enterprise learning content aggregator that bundles thousands of courses and academies for HR and L&D buyers. Competes for the same enterprise learning wallet as Multiverse, though via content aggregation rather than owned apprenticeships.
• Pearson: Global education and assessment company with enterprise workforce skills offerings and, via Pearson UK, exposure to apprenticeship assessment and credentials. A broad incumbent whose assessment footprint intersects with Multiverse's degree-awarding expansion.

Others

• StackFuel: Berlin-based data and AI training provider with corporate clients including Mercedes-Benz, IAV, and Telefónica; acquired by Multiverse in January 2026. Highly comparable on curriculum and corporate cohort model in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JoinMultiverse
• Facebookfacebook.com/JoinMultiverse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joinmultiverse

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors18 records

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M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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