Edutech startup Skills Union’s US $1.5 M seed round joined by Carousell Co-founder
Skills Union, a Singapore-headquartered Edutech startup announced raising the US $1.5 million.
Skills Union, a Singapore-headquartered Edutech startup offering active learning courses in partnership with leading universities and employers.
The round led by Online Education Services (OES), part of the Australia-based Seek group of companies was also joined by investors including KDV, Hustle Fund, Singaporean business tycoon Koh Boon Hwee, Siu Rui Quek (Co-founder and CEO of Carousell), Ishreth Hassen, Sumardy Ma, Simin Zhou, and Anvesh Ramineni.
“Skills Union represents a partnership between learners, universities, and employers, delivering specialist online, part-time, vocational courses that accelerate careers and businesses,” said Colin Mansell, Skills Union CEO, and co-founder. “This investment gives us the lift-off we want to further scale our programs and impact the lives of many more students.”
The startup was established in Singapore, 2020. Since then it has partnered with institutions including Nanyang Technological University and London’s Ravensbourne University.
“We have been impressed with Skills Union’s business offering, approach to growth, and global outlook. Their product has many impressive features, including a flexible, stackable set of courses with a clear path to accredited degrees,” said Denice Pitt, CEO of OES.
