Sainaptic Raises £1M in Funding

Sainaptic, a UK-based edtech startup, has secured £1 million in funding to advance its AI-powered assessment and marking technology. The company specializes in tools designed to streamline the evaluation of vocational and professional qualifications.

Investors

The round was co-led by Cornerstone VC and Ufi Ventures, with participation from Elm Venture Partners and Brighteye Ventures.

Sainaptic Use of Funds

The company plans to use the capital to expand its product offerings into quality assurance, analytics, and personalized assessments. Additionally, the funding will support the growth of the firm's engineering, product, and sales teams.

About Sainaptic

Founded in 2026 by Cambridge-trained educators and data scientists Kavitha Ravindran and Rajeshwari Iyer, Sainaptic develops AI-powered tools that help exam boards and training providers assess complex student work, such as essays and presentations, with improved speed and consistency.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://sainaptic.com

Company: Sainaptic
Raised: £1M
Funding Date: October 13, 2026
Lead Investor: Cornerstone VC and Ufi Ventures
Additional Investors: Elm Venture Partners, Brighteye Ventures
Software Category: Edtech
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/10/13/sainaptic-lands-ps1m-to-expand-ai-assisted-marking-technology/