Thanks to all who joined us last week for our Future of Work Virtual Launch and Pitch Event.

The investor audience enjoyed a packed and informative hour focussed on this evolving and impactful sector, and we’re delighted to share details of the 3 pitching businesses with links to view the pitch presentations.

Our new Future of Work partner, David Boddy, introduced the session and the presentation from our expert guest speaker, Rod Bristow, formerly CEO of Pearson Global Online Learning & UK.

Rod’s insights gave a clear overview of the current and future landscape, highlighting how the skills gap is getting bigger, how employers are struggling to identify and keep young talent and how there’s a challenge to access the types of courses which could effectively do something about the gap.

Food for thought that set the scene for the innovative founders to present their businesses that directly address issues and needs in this sector.

Many thanks to Rod and the founders presenting.

For more info about opportunities in this sector, whether an investor or founder, please get I touch with David Boddy – davidb@pa-caitalpartners.com

Future of Work Investment Opportunities: Pitch Event Roundup

KANDOR

Kandor is the Co-Pilot for Career Readiness, designed to bridge the gap between education and the global workforce for students in emerging markets.

• Founder: Navdeep Singh
• Stage: Seed
• Raise: $1M
• Request Introduction: davidb@pa-capitalpartners.com

This AI-powered platform is targeting the $433BN global study-abroad market that aims to break the barriers of international study with an AI Co-Pilot offering personalised university matches (2,000+ institutions), integrated IELTS prep, application support and visa guidance in one platform already serving 200k+ users.

TRACK ZERO

A sustainability SaaS company helping large organisations engage their SME suppliers to measure and reduce their carbon footprint.

• Founders: Alan Wilson and Oliver Waters
• Stage: Seed
• Raise: £500k EIS eligible
• Request Introduction: davidb@pa-capitalpartners.com

Led by serial founders with multiple exits across sustainability and SaaS, Track Zero was built in collaboration with Cranfield University (also an investor) and is already trusted by global brands including Bridgestone. The platform turns increasingly complex sustainability regulation and commercial pressure into a compelling growth and data opportunity.

CASSI

Transforming how millions of unpaid carers in the UK organise and fund care.

• Founder: Rohit Patni
• Stage: Seed
• Raise: Minimum £500k EIS eligible
• Request Introduction: brian@pa-capitalpsrtners.com

Led by an innovative and experienced entrepreneur, Cassi’s CareTech platform is solving one of the biggest hidden workforce challenges – enabling millions of unpaid carers to access and pay for trusted care, allowing employers to unlock higher retention, lower absenteeism and strengthen productivity.