Edtech company rebrands as it focuses on long-term growth

Leeds based learning technology company Sonocent is rebranding to Glean as part of its long-term growth strategy.

The rebrand comes at a pivotal moment of change for the EdTech company which was founded in Leeds in 2007 and is now an established part of the city’s ever growing tech landscape.

Alongside the rebrand the business has also committed improving the way that students of all abilities learn in the midst of rapid change in the education sector and follows a 52% growth over the last 12 months as demand for EdTech and accessible solutions has soared.

Team members are regular participants and trainers in the local tech scene which is currently the fastest growing in the UK, employing around 30,000 people and contributing £6.6bn to the local economy.

18 months after the initial launch of the company’s newest software as a service (SaaS) product Glean, the business has seen significant success for the product both in terms of growth, but also in improving student success, with many students reporting increased academic results and reduced anxiety.

At present Glean’s technology has been adopted by students at every higher education institution in the UK and some of the world’s most prestigious Ivy League institutions including Cornell, Brown, and Columbia. This growth is projected to only increase as the higher education system catches up with the accelerated trajectory of digital transformation brought about by the pandemic.

Glean is committing fully to further developing the Glean learning solution and phasing out legacy product Sonocent Audio Notetaker between now and 2025 to ensure that all students get the most value out of their education. The adoption of the new company name Glean marks a significant public commitment to this.

Dave Tucker, CEO and co-founder at Glean, said: “For many years our goal has been to improve the learning of over a million students. To do that we always knew we needed to reach a broader range of learners than those with disabilities. This is why we created Glean, our web-based note taking platform. We took all the lessons learnt over the previous decade to create an inclusive note taking tool, designed to improve learning from class.

“Since launching last year we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback and so now we feel assured in committing to Glean as our vehicle to give all learners the confidence and ability to acquire knowledge in an age of information overload.

“We’re so excited for what Glean’s future holds; for the team, for our customers, and for the millions of learners we hope to inspire and support.

“Thank you to those who have supported us over the last decade on our journey to Glean, especially those within Leeds who have engaged and shared with us along our journey. We look forward to playing an even bigger role in the city’s growth and success in the future.”