Investing in transformative EdTech solutions that enhance accessibility, personalisation, and practical skill development.

1. Continuing Education, Reskilling, Upskilling

Investing in AI-driven and scalable solutions that help individuals and businesses stay competitive in a rapidly changing job market.

• AI & Adaptive Learning Platforms: Traditional one-size-fits-all training is inefficient in the era of AI, where AI-driven platforms can assess skills gaps dynamically and adjust learning paths accordingly. Winning models will offer personalised learning paths, AI tutors, and dynamic skill assessments that adjust to learner needs in real-time.

• B2B & Enterprise Learning Platforms: Many firms struggle to keep employees' skills updated, particularly in fast-changing industries (tech, finance, manufacturing). We need a new wave of corporate training solutions for workforce reskilling, especially in sectors with high turnover or tech disruption.

• Credentialing & Alternative Certifications: Skills-based hiring is growing, but a lack of standardised credentials makes it hard to verify expertise. Industries with clear credentialing requirements in compliance-heavy sectors are prime targets for new solutions/ platforms offering micro-credentials, digital badges, or verifiable industry-specific certifications.

• Government & Public-Private Partnerships: Governments worldwide are funding reskilling programs to close labour shortages. Major policy shifts (like the EU Year of Skills initiative, US CHIPS Act workforce programs) create opportunities for start-ups to get funding or contracts.

2. Vertical Solutions in Niche or Specialised Domains

High-impact EdTech for industries with critical skill shortages and specialized knowledge needs.

• Workforce Development for High-Growth Sectors: Industries like AI, green energy, tech, and advanced manufacturing are experiencing talent shortages. Governments and corporates are investing in sector-focused reskilling initiatives to meet demand. We are looking for modular, stackable learning paths (micro-credentials, apprenticeships, bootcamps) focused on high-demand sectors (e.g., AI, EVs, sustainable energy).

• Regulated & Compliance-Based Training: Many industries (healthcare, finance, manufacturing, construction) have strict certification & compliance requirements, with traditional compliance training often being outdated and inefficient, i.e., ripe for AI-driven and personalised disruption. Industry-backed credentials, automated tracking & reporting, gamification & engagement features will be the winning models of the future.

• STEM & Deep-Tech Training: Many companies struggle to find workers with hands-on technical experience (beyond academic knowledge). We are looking for solutions focused on AI, robotics, tech, high-end computing, etc., where education and industry collaboration are essential.

• Trade & Technical Training: There’s a global shortage of skilled tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, welders, solar panel installers). Those blue-collar industries need digital transformation for workforce training (e.g., AR/VR for hands-on skills). Winning models will be digital-first or hybrid models for high-demand trades (e.g., welding, manufacturing, plumbing, electrification).

3. Vocational and Life Skills Training

Practical education that improves employability and everyday life outcomes.

• Micro-Credentials & Alternative Career Pathways: Traditional degrees are expensive and time-consuming; many industries value skills over degrees (e.g., coding, sales, digital marketing, healthcare support roles). We are looking for affordable, modular learning programs that replace or complement traditional degrees.

• Soft Skills & Workforce Readiness: Critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and adaptability are key to career success but are rarely taught effectively. We are interested in solutions for communication, leadership, problem-solving, and workplace adaptability training.

• Financial & Digital Literacy: 60%+ of adults globally lack financial literacy, leading to debt, poor savings, and retirement insecurity. Governments and employers are pushing for better financial & digital education. Scalable solutions for money management, credit building, digital tools, and basic tech skills will be in high demand in the years to come.

• Mobile-First & Emerging Market Solutions: Millions of workers need upskilling but lack access to affordable training, and there There’s a growing demand for vocational skills in informal economies (entrepreneurship, freelancing, gig economy skills). We are looking for EdTech solutions tailored for those underserved areas or regions.

Investing in innovative solutions that expand access, enhance patient-centered care, and drive efficiencies.

1. Mental Health & Wellness Platforms

Investing in scalable, technology-driven solutions that improve access to mental health support, enhance engagement, and integrate into everyday life.

• AI-Powered & Digital-First Mental Health Support: Employers are investing in mental health solutions for employees. Not enough therapists, leading to long wait times. We are looking for AI and digital models that help scale access; this could include AI or automation for scalability (chatbots, AI coaches, self-guided CBT).

• Workplace Mental Health & Burnout Prevention: Companies are increasingly investing in proactive physical and mental health tools. Employee engagement is key, while employers need both scalable and measurable solutions. Winning models are those that provide proactive mental health & resilience training and personalised interventions, that have a tangible impact on absenteeism and/or productivity.

• Behavioural Health & Neurodiversity Support: ADHD, autism, addiction, and other behavioural conditions are underserved, and traditional healthcare lacks scalable support models for many of these conditions. We are looking for solutions that provide targeted digital therapy & coaching for ADHD, autism, addiction, preferably with integration with existing healthcare providers.

2. Preventive Digital Health & Remote Diagnostics

Investing in early intervention solutions that help prevent chronic conditions, improve health outcomes, and reduce long-term healthcare costs.

• Chronic Disease Prevention & Management: 70%+ of healthcare costs come from chronic conditions (diabetes, heart disease, obesity, metabolic disorders). Employers & insurers are incentivized to invest in prevention (reducing claims & sick days). We are looking for data-driven & personalised coaching models utilising proven behaviour change strategies and/or providing remote monitoring for long-term adherence.

• AI-Powered Remote Diagnostics & Health Screening: Early detection reduces long-term healthcare costs & improves outcomes. Self-service testing & AI-driven diagnostics are improving access. We are looking for affordable, scalable health screening models (e.g., home-based, AI-powered analysis), with strong data & analytics for predictive health risk scoring.

• Women’s Health & Preventive Care: Women's health is historically underfunded, but demand is rising. Fertility, menopause, and hormonal health are massive underserved markets. Employers & payers are starting to invest in women’s health benefits. Our focus is on preventive care & digital coaching (hormonal health, menopause support) and regulatory-light solutions (not deep clinical trials needed).

3. Infrastructure & Data Management

Investing in technology that improves efficiency, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances data-driven decision-making in healthcare.

• AI-Powered Administrative Automation: Healthcare administration is inefficient & costly (e.g., $250B+ is wasted annually in the US). AI can automate billing, claims processing, & scheduling, reducing costs & errors. We are looking for enterprise-scale solutions that provide AI-driven workflow automation and strong integrations with existing systems.

• Patient Engagement & Navigation Platforms: Patients struggle to navigate the healthcare system; and at the same time, employers & insurers want better tools to keep patients engaged in preventive care. We are looking for AI-driven digital health assistants (helping patients book care, manage chronic conditions, navigate benefits) and/or solutions with personalised care recommendations based on health data.

• Healthcare Data Interoperability & Analytics: Healthcare data is fragmented. Systems don’t talk to each other, making care coordination difficult. AI-driven insights & predictive analytics can improve clinical decision-making and reduce waste. Winning models with provide regulatory compliance with APIs & platforms that unify healthcare data (to improve decision-making & reduce costs).

Investing in innovations that advance circular economy, energy efficiency, and resilient supply chains.

1. Circular Economy & Waste Management

Investing in scalable solutions that reduce waste, enable reuse, and drive new business models for a circular economy.

• Waste Reduction & Upcycling: 90% of materials are still single-use, and brands face growing regulatory pressure (EU, US, China) to reduce waste and improve recycling. Regulatory tailwinds supporting adoption of solutions that repurpose/reuse waste.

• Circular Packaging & Refill Models: Single-use plastic bans are increasing and new packaging materials & reuse models can reduce waste and costs. We are looking for refill/reuse business models that integrate into existing supply chains, and compostable or biodegradable alternatives that scale.

• Carbon Capture & Reuse in Materials: Growing demand from corporate buyers to reduce Scope 3 emissions, as governments are investing in carbon utilisation (US Inflation Reduction Act, EU Green Deal). Winning models will develop tech that converts CO₂ into valuable products (fuels, chemicals, construction materials).

2. Energy Efficiency & Storage

Investing in solutions that reduce energy consumption, optimise demand, and enable flexible storage solutions.

• AI-Powered Energy Optimisation: Buildings & industries waste 30-50% of their energy, with massive savings potential. AI can optimise energy use in real time, reducing costs & emissions. We are looking for solutions that provide AI-powered demand response & load balancing for buildings & factories and seamless integration with existing energy management systems.

• Next-Generation Energy Storage & Grid Flexibility: Grid congestion & peak loads are costly. Industrial & commercial users need onsite storage to cut costs & improve resilience. We are interested in modular solutions that don’t require deep infrastructure retrofits and can easily be adopted by heavy industry, real estate, and grid operators.

• Industrial Decarbonisation & Heat Recovery: Heavy industry accounts for ~30% of global emissions, and is hard to decarbonise. Retrofitting existing factories with energy-efficient tech can cut emissions fast. We are looking for waste heat recovery & utilisation technologies that operate B2B models with clear ROI (reduced energy costs, carbon compliance) and no major infrastructure overhauls required for adoption.

3. Sustainable Supply Chains

Investing in solutions that make supply chains more transparent, efficient, and low-carbon.

• AI for Supply Chain Traceability: Companies need to track carbon footprint across supply chains (Scope 3 emissions reporting), while consumers & investors demand better transparency on sustainability claims. We are looking for AI-powered analytics for real-time supply chain visibility.

• Sustainable & Alternative Materials: Companies are under pressure to replace high-carbon materials (cement, steel, plastics). Sustainable alternatives often have lower long-term costs. We are looking for drop-in replacements for high-emission materials that have dlear advantages over traditional alternatives.