Nicholas Page
Private Equity
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“Eduvate addresses an urgent need in modern society, that of financial literacy. Society globally has changed dramatically but key areas of the education system around the world have not adapted and evolved quickly enough. Young people and young adults are thrust into a complex financial world and are required to manage their finances whilst facing a bewildering range of services and sales tactics. Eduvate will equip young people and young adults with curated financial literacy education delivered in an engaging and fun manner through gamification. Users can work through different challenges which are market relevant, improve their understanding of financial issues and financial products, and track their own progress. This gamified self-study will improve young people’s and young adult’s confidence and help them make more informed and more sensible choices as well as understand the pitfalls which are often less obvious when procuring certain financial services products. Market feedback has confirmed that users look to trusted brands for education activities and services.” |
Maureen Percival
Impact (Seed) Investor
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“I was delighted to provide Seed investment for Eduvate, and pleased with the outcomes. Eduvate is well placed to develop further into an ill-defined market place, facing a clearly accepted and acute global problem. The lean team has worked wonders, not only in creating the first stage of the product, and overcoming many of the objections in a market stronger in intention than successful action, but also in conceptualising a new AI powered product, ideal for the times. Almost everyone I talk to likes the sound of Eduvate as a perfect combination of a sound investment producing social good at scale.” |
Andrew Berryman
Sales Director
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“Eduvate’s mission to increase financial literacy is imperative for young people, and sorely lacking within our current education frameworks. With young children of my own, it’s unnerving that they will spend at least 15 years in formal education, and yet will unlikely be taught how to evaluate mortgages or credit cards. One of the things that excites me most about Eduvate’s progress, is the broad audience we can reach through the several channels we’re exploring, this will help us have maximum impact with regard to financial literacy.” |
Rui Fonseca Pedro
Digital Transformation
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“Eduvate is an incredible value proposition because it aims to address one of societies biggest structural gaps as of today – financial literacy – in a way that’s both effortless and enjoyable for the consumer. As a B2B2C business model, Governments, Banks and Education institutions around the world, stand to benefit massively from the moment this idea gets implemented.” |
Ido Naim
Senior Director of Game Monetization
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“Financial literacy is a modern issue, now more than ever before. In our current times, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s not. We have witnessed in our lifetimes quite a few financial crises, whether stock market related or pandemic. Furthermore, Artificial Intelligence and Scams become more and more prominent and target different populations. In order to address this, Eduvate came up with a relevant and modern proposition – using technology to help different audiences to improve their financial literacy, plan for a better life and avoid the dangers that surround us. In a world where games are played by 3Bn people across the globe, what is a better way to getting through to all of these audiences, than this?” |
Carolyn Rajaratnam
CEO Finance Strategy, Risk Management
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“There is no doubt that financial literacy is a necessity for us all. Eduvate can help upskill many individuals, families, cohorts and societies by creating games. Eduvate will influence change through engagement and fun by devising games with its business partners for their individual target audiences. With the right investment and backed by a dedicated team of specialist advisors and staff, I believe that Eduvate will be able to roll out its gamification programme through a wde partnership network creating a lasting social impact. A society that is upskilled in financial literacy will bring about many benefitsincluding helping people make better financial decisions throughout life and feel more financially secure. What an exciting opportunity to be part of! Let’s do this together! |
Raymond Hurley
Chartered Accountant, Deals and Financial Strategy
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“I became involved with Eduvate because I believe in the core mission of innovative solutions to address the persistent financial literacy gap in young people’s formation. Jonathan has assembled a credible, diverse and experienced advisory board – in my view, this group is characterised by clear-eyed pragmatism and well targeted network reach to support the Eduvate venture. I have enjoyed the past few months’ collaboration on enhancing the product offering and route to market, and defining a viable financial path to take the business to the next stage.” |
David Allisson
CEO/Principal
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“Financial literacy for school and college students has never been as important as today. Eduvate has an impressive track record offering to support students in their cognitive understanding of financial components and skills such as budgeting, borrowing, taxation and personal financial management through a gamification approach that brings real life scenarios to a virtual platform. Eduvate encourages synergies between financial institutions and the end user really encompassing a novel approach so that the end user feels encouraged to learn whilst enjoying the process.” |
Maury Shenk
Entrepreneur, Lawyer, and Investo
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“Eduvate’s mission of enabling financial literacy of young people addresses a large and important challenge that is close to my heart, including because of needs in my own family. And as Founder & CEO of edtech start-up LearnerShape, I believe I am well positioned to understand and contribute to Eduvate’s success.” |
Kimberley Nuut
CEO Change to Growth
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“As an advisor to Eduvate, I am proud to support a cause that addresses one of the most significant gaps in modern society: equipping young people with the financial and life skills they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. Their mission to provide free, accessible resources ensures that these critical tools reach those who need them most, removing barriers and creating opportunities for individuals and communities alike. Through the innovative use of gamification, they transform learning into an engaging, relevant and dynamic experience, making financial fluency both accessible and enjoyable. The initiative not only empowers individuals to achieve financial independence but also offers governments and institutions a chance to lead the charge in reducing the profound economic and social costs of financial illiteracy on global productivity and social mobility. Supporting Eduvate means championing a future where education is a catalyst for sustainable change, societal growth and equalising access to opportunities for all.” |