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. Finally, the plan will 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.”
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 and 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.
We’d like to offer our heartiest congratulations to Richard Howells, founder of Bronze Software Labs, who has been included in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list. He received an OBE in recognition of “Services to Business, Technology & Innovation”.