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Everybody Counts Funding News- UK Edtech Everybody Counts Raises £500K To Expand AI-powered Maths Platform

May 14, 2025 | By Kailee Rainse

Everybody Counts, a UK-based social enterprise, has raised £500,000 to grow its inclusive, AI-powered maths learning platform globally.

SUMMARY

  • Everybody Counts is a UK-based social enterprise, has raised £500,000 to grow its inclusive, AI-powered maths learning platform globally.

The funding round was led by Fuel Ventures and is part of a larger £1.9 million seed round focused on closing the global maths education gap.

Founded by Andy Ridgway and Judy Hornigold, the platform uses Singapore Maths methods and offers multilingual, personalised content, along with built-in teacher training.

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The new funding will help expand its reach in the UK and internationally. Over the past year, the company has signed over £4 million in contracts, including deals with the UK government and global partners like ChildFund Korea, KAPE in Cambodia, and YPO.

The platform supports multiple languages, including Khmer, and is designed for under-resourced areas. It combines core maths lessons with ongoing teacher development, helping regions with a shortage of trained educators.

With an additional £500,000 grant from Innovate UK, Everybody Counts is also developing tools for neurodiverse learners. These include dyslexia-friendly fonts, features for students with dyscalculia, and diverse character designs—all built on research in cognitive science and educational psychology.

“This investment marks an exciting milestone in our journey to make maths mastery globally accessible,” said CEO Andy Ridgway. “We’re thrilled to have Fuel Ventures’ backing as we expand our reach, enhance our platform, and continue empowering both students and teachers worldwide.”

About Everybody Counts

The platform, started by Andy Ridgway and Judy Hornigold, uses the Singapore Maths method and offers personalised, multilingual content. It also includes built-in training for teachers.

The platform supports several languages, including Khmer. It combines maths lessons with ongoing teacher support, making it useful in places with fewer trained educators.

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