StudentCrowd, a platform that aims to become the “Tripadvisor of higher education,” currently offers comprehensive information about universities, courses, and accommodations, utilizing reviews from current students to build its own rankings.
StudentCrowd, a platform that aims to become the “Tripadvisor of higher education,” currently offers comprehensive information about universities, courses, and accommodations, utilizing reviews from current students to build its own rankings.
University review platform StudentCrowd has successfully raised over £2.5 million (approximately $3 million) in funding. The latest investment comes from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, managed by Mercia Ventures, a part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). Additional support was provided by Mercia’s EIS funds and existing private investors associated with the company.
StudentCrowd, a platform that aims to become the “Tripadvisor of higher education,” currently offers comprehensive information about universities, courses, and accommodations, utilizing reviews from current students to build its own rankings. With the freshly secured funding, the Wolverhampton-based company plans to expand its platform further to encompass a broader range of student services.
Known for its meticulous approach, StudentCrowd employs a specialized team of researchers and relies solely on authentic student reviewers.
The platform boasts one of the most extensive and precise data collections in its category, with over 1.7 million student users in 2022, including approximately 30 percent of international students.
Beyond its student-focused platform, StudentCrowd also provides valuable data and insights to entities within the higher education sector, with clients including PwC, Knight Frank, CBRE, JLL, and other educational institutions.
Paul Humphreys, co-founder of StudentCrowd, emphasized the importance of informed decision-making in choosing a university. He outlined StudentCrowd’s mission to provide high-quality information to empower students and improve services within the higher education sector.
A UCAS survey revealed that 77 percent of students consider peer reviews a vital component of their decision-making process regarding higher education.
Rafael Joseph of Mercia emphasized that today’s students, growing up in a digital world, often rely on reviews over traditional marketing materials. StudentCrowd stands out as a unique platform offering verified student reviews covering universities, courses and accommodations.
Joseph expressed confidence in the company’s growth potential and suggested that this investment positions it for further expansion, solidifying its presence in the UK market and setting the stage for international growth.
