TELFORD, U.K. - TelAve -- PebblePad, the leading Learning Journey Platform, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with private equity firm NorthEdge. This partnership marks a new chapter of growth and innovation, set to enhance student experiences, outcomes, and employability.

Shane Sutherland, CEO, will continue to lead the company. NorthEdge will support PebblePad as it increases investment in technology and innovation across its integrated ePortfolio, workbook, and assessment platform. The investment will also support the business to continue to invest in its people. The plan will also enable the business to invest in additional resources in the US and ensure it remains a great place to work as it continues to scale.

"PebblePad is used by 130 higher education institutions worldwide, including 30 of the top-ranked global universities, and our commitment to transforming learning experiences is unwavering," said Sutherland. "Partnering with NorthEdge allows us to fast-track our growth plans in the United States, introduce new features, enhance our expertise through access to a wider network, and further our mission to deliver exceptional student experiences and outcomes."

Dan Matkin, Director at NorthEdge, added: "We are delighted to be backing Shane and the highly ambitious team at PebblePad to continue the growth of the platform. The business has already established a strong reputation for delivering learning experiences that support clients and students to achieve their desired outcomes, our investment will support PebblePad to deliver these outcomes on a larger scale internationally."

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For two decades, PebblePad has transformed higher education by changing how learning is designed, experienced and assessed. Trusted by over 130 diverse institutions globally, PebblePad supports a wide range of educational needs – from large-scale General Education at Ohio State University in the US to professional practice at the Royal College of Physicians in the UK, to bolstering employability at RMIT in Australia.

By integrating comprehensive tools and innovative solutions, PebblePad ensures a holistic approach to learning, empowering institutions to deliver exceptional learning experiences and supporting the development of future-ready and employable graduates.

About PebblePad

PebblePad stands at the forefront as the leading online Learning Journey Platform dedicated to empowering educators to deliver student-centred learning experiences and nurture future-ready graduates.  Beyond its role as a robust ePortfolio platform, PebblePad offers sophisticated tools to support a diverse range of teaching and learning processes. Addressing gaps in integrative and experiential learning & assessment that traditional Learning Management Systems and ePortfolios cannot bridge, PebblePad's unique set of feedback and assessment capabilities further enriches its feature set. The platform is successfully transforming the learning landscape at universities worldwide, including more than 30 of the top-ranked global universities.

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https://pebblepad.com/

About NorthEdge

NorthEdge is a lower mid-market private equity firm headquartered in the North, owned, and built by its senior team, supported by a global blue chip investor base. They have £900m AUM across four regionally focused funds.

With presence across the North and Midlands, the NorthEdge team has a 25-year track record of investing in businesses with ambitious management teams and significant growth potential.

NorthEdge looks to invest in like-minded businesses and management teams who have real ambition and the potential to shape global markets from the UK regions. They back management teams, in the Technology, Healthcare and Business Services sectors, who recognise the value of having an experienced business partner alongside them, supporting them to build a better business.

https://northedge.com/