Training provider levels up with funding for expansion plans

Assemble You, a podcast-style audio learning company based in Birmingham has secured £1m in funding.

The investment includes nearly £500,000 from the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund (WMCO), managed by Midven, part of Future Planet Capital, alongside backing from specialist EdTech investor Ufi Ventures.

The funding will support Assemble You’s expansion, including growing its content library, enhancing sales and marketing efforts, and translating its audio courses into German, French and Spanish to reach international markets.

Adam Lacey, co-founder of Assemble You said: “This investment will have a huge impact on Assemble You and our mission, allowing us to tackle the widespread problem of disengaged employees head-on. Traditional digital training methods simply aren’t working, and we’re providing a solution that’s not only more engaging but also truly accessible to everyone, including deskless and neurodiverse workers. This funding will enable us to expand our content library, reach more learners, and ultimately create a more skilled and future-ready workforce.”

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands and WMCA chair said: “Assemble You is full of the energy and creativity that is going to drive our economy into a new era of prosperity. They’re using innovative new technology to help businesses keep their employees happy and productive, in particular the most vulnerable, in a rapidly changing workplace.

“The success of small businesses will be at the core of my growth plan. And that’s why I’m backing them with the investment and support they need to develop new products, services and ways of working, take on new staff and reignite our economy.”

Huw Sparkes, investment manager at Midven said: “We are delighted to invest in Assemble You, a company that has demonstrated innovation and forward-thinking in the digital learning and development space. Their mission to democratise workplace learning through high-quality educational content positions them well for significant growth.”