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BrightSpark

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BrightSpark
Websiteurl
educationinvestor.co.uk
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2009
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
London
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
one-to-one numeracy tutoring, maths education technology, classroom numeracy support, UK school tutoring services, edtech numeracy platform
Industry3 codes
1Math Intervention & Numeracy Support Programs
CodeEDAJAGAGPrimaryYes
2Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms)
CodeEDAJAMAGPrimaryNo
3Math Remediation & Numeracy Intervention
CodeEDAKADABPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Educational Support Services611710
  • All Other Schools and Instruction61169
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
K-12 Numeracy Tutoring
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

BrightSpark delivers technology-mediated one-to-one numeracy (mathematics) support directly to classrooms across the United Kingdom. The company pairs individual pupils with dedicated tutors using a digital platform that enables personalised maths instruction at scale within the school setting, serving UK primary and secondary schools rather than individual consumers.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1One-to-One Numeracy Tutoring Service
CategoryK-12 Numeracy Tutoring
Recent move4 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight2 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Doodle (DoodleLearning)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Doodle is a UK-based personalised learning platform widely used in primary schools for daily maths and literacy practice. It is the closest direct competitor to BrightSpark in the UK primary numeracy-support category, using adaptive technology in the classroom.

2Mathletics (3P Learning)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mathletics is an established global math learning platform used by thousands of UK primary and secondary schools. It overlaps with BrightSpark on the school-facing numeracy practice and intervention category, though at much larger scale.

3Third Space Learning
TypeDirect peer
Description

Third Space Learning provides one-to-one maths tutoring for UK primary schools, often via remote tutors. It is the most direct peer to BrightSpark's one-to-one numeracy support model and targets the same UK school buyer.

4Sparx (Sparx Group)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Sparx provides maths learning, intervention, and homework software to UK secondary schools. It is directly comparable to BrightSpark on school-deployed maths technology with an intervention/remediation angle.

5Whizz Education
TypeDirect peer
Description

Whizz Education sells Maths-Whizz, an adaptive virtual tutor used in UK and international schools. It overlaps with BrightSpark on adaptive, technology-delivered one-to-one maths support in classroom settings.

6HegartyMaths
TypeDirect peer
Description

HegartyMaths is a video-driven maths learning platform widely adopted across UK secondary schools. It is a comparable school-deployed numeracy support tool, though delivered via video rather than live one-to-one tutoring.

7Century Tech
TypeEmerging player
Description

Century Tech is a UK AI-driven personalised learning platform used in schools, including for maths and literacy. It is comparable as a technology-augmented school numeracy and intervention solution with growing UK traction.

8Sumdog
TypeDirect peer
Description

Sumdog provides gamified maths and literacy practice for UK primary schools. It overlaps with BrightSpark on the primary-school numeracy practice and intervention category.

9Khan Academy
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Khan Academy is a broad, free global math learning platform increasingly used in UK schools. It is comparable as a numeracy-support resource that competes for the same school/pupil mindshare, though at a much larger scale.

10Nessy Learning
TypeRegional player
Description

Nessy Learning provides structured literacy and numeracy intervention tools for UK schools, often used for SEN and catch-up pupils. It is a regional peer in the same UK school numeracy intervention space.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat2 records

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Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds4 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors4 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

BrightSpark

K-12 Numeracy Tutoringeducationinvestor.co.uk

BrightSpark firmographics

Firmographics
Name
BrightSpark
Website
https://educationinvestor.co.uk
Company type
Private
Founded year
2009
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

BrightSpark industry classification

Industry
Product category
K-12 Numeracy Tutoring
NAICS
Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Math Intervention & Numeracy Support Programs (EDAJAGAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG), Math Remediation & Numeracy Intervention (EDAKADAB)

Keywords

  • One-to-one numeracy tutoring
  • Maths education technology
  • Classroom numeracy support
  • UK school tutoring services
  • Edtech numeracy platform

Where BrightSpark is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
London
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Markets served

BrightSpark business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

BrightSpark product offering

Product offering

Core offering

BrightSpark delivers technology-mediated one-to-one numeracy (mathematics) support directly to classrooms across the United Kingdom. The company pairs individual pupils with dedicated tutors using a digital platform that enables personalised maths instruction at scale within the school setting, serving UK primary and secondary schools rather than individual consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • One-to-One Numeracy Tutoring Service

Companies that use BrightSpark

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

BrightSpark technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

BrightSpark partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

BrightSpark competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Doodle (DoodleLearning): Doodle is a UK-based personalised learning platform widely used in primary schools for daily maths and literacy practice. It is the closest direct competitor to BrightSpark in the UK primary numeracy-support category, using adaptive technology in the classroom.
  • Mathletics (3P Learning): Mathletics is an established global math learning platform used by thousands of UK primary and secondary schools. It overlaps with BrightSpark on the school-facing numeracy practice and intervention category, though at much larger scale.
  • Third Space Learning: Third Space Learning provides one-to-one maths tutoring for UK primary schools, often via remote tutors. It is the most direct peer to BrightSpark's one-to-one numeracy support model and targets the same UK school buyer.
  • Sparx (Sparx Group): Sparx provides maths learning, intervention, and homework software to UK secondary schools. It is directly comparable to BrightSpark on school-deployed maths technology with an intervention/remediation angle.
  • Whizz Education: Whizz Education sells Maths-Whizz, an adaptive virtual tutor used in UK and international schools. It overlaps with BrightSpark on adaptive, technology-delivered one-to-one maths support in classroom settings.
  • HegartyMaths: HegartyMaths is a video-driven maths learning platform widely adopted across UK secondary schools. It is a comparable school-deployed numeracy support tool, though delivered via video rather than live one-to-one tutoring.
  • Sumdog: Sumdog provides gamified maths and literacy practice for UK primary schools. It overlaps with BrightSpark on the primary-school numeracy practice and intervention category.

Emerging players

  • Century Tech: Century Tech is a UK AI-driven personalised learning platform used in schools, including for maths and literacy. It is comparable as a technology-augmented school numeracy and intervention solution with growing UK traction.

Broad incumbents

  • Khan Academy: Khan Academy is a broad, free global math learning platform increasingly used in UK schools. It is comparable as a numeracy-support resource that competes for the same school/pupil mindshare, though at a much larger scale.

Regional players

  • Nessy Learning: Nessy Learning provides structured literacy and numeracy intervention tools for UK schools, often used for SEN and catch-up pupils. It is a regional peer in the same UK school numeracy intervention space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

BrightSpark social profiles

Digital presence

BrightSpark financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

BrightSpark leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

BrightSpark funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

BrightSpark M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about BrightSpark

What does BrightSpark do?

BrightSpark delivers technology-mediated one-to-one numeracy (mathematics) support directly to classrooms across the United Kingdom. The company pairs individual pupils with dedicated tutors using a digital platform that enables personalised maths instruction at scale within the school setting, serving UK primary and secondary schools rather than individual consumers.

Is BrightSpark a public or private company?

BrightSpark is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was BrightSpark founded?

BrightSpark was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is BrightSpark based?

BrightSpark is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

Who are BrightSpark's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Doodle (DoodleLearning), Mathletics (3P Learning), Third Space Learning, Sparx (Sparx Group), Whizz Education, HegartyMaths and Sumdog. Century Tech is listed as an emerging player. Khan Academy is listed as a broad incumbent. Nessy Learning is listed as a regional player.

Does BrightSpark have an API?

No public API is recorded for BrightSpark.

What industry is BrightSpark in?

BrightSpark's product category is K-12 Numeracy Tutoring. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAGAG, Math Intervention & Numeracy Support Programs, with a secondary code of EDAJAMAG, Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms). Its NAICS code is 611710 and its SIC code is 8200.

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