Hypha has completed a significant investment in Pass Tech (“Pass”), a leading EdTech company committed to improving educational outcomes in maths and English through innovative software and high-quality learning resources. This transaction underscores Hypha’s commitment to backing founder-led businesses in technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Summary of the Investment

Hypha has invested alongside founders Oliver Naylor and Lewis Wilding, who established the business in 2016. The transaction aligns with Hypha’s belief in the potential of smaller founder-owned companies when combined with a supportive partner and fresh capital. Hypha’s investment will support Pass Tech in expanding its platform capabilities, expanding its course and content offering, and continuing to grow both its B2C and B2B arms.

The company will strengthen its leadership team with new hires, including Terry Sweeney, formerly CEO of RM Plc, as Chair, and an incoming CFO. Matthew Evans-Young and Matt Pomroy, founders of Hypha, will also join the board.

About Pass Tech

Pass Tech is a leading EdTech company trusted by learners, teachers, training providers, and education managers. Specialising in Level 2 and level 3 qualifications, Pass Tech helps students achieve GCSEs, Functional Skills, and Equivalency qualifications, enabling progression into university, apprenticeships, and careers. Its brands include:

• Pass Functional Skills – The UK’s leading functional skills support service.
• Pass GCSE – Market-leading GCSE courses and nationwide exam booking.
• Pass A Level – Online A level courses and exams service.
• A Star Equivalency – The UK’s top provider of GCSE equivalency tests for university entry.
• MME – A widely recognised education brand offering premium revision resources.
• The Exam Tutor – Affordable, high-quality tuition services.

Pass Tech integrates advanced AI tools into its platform to deliver structured, efficient learning experiences. Its mission is to enhance student outcomes and improve pass rates, driving access to university, jobs, and apprenticeships through its services.

Oliver Naylor, Co-CEO of Pass Tech, said:

"We are thrilled to partner with Hypha. Their investment and expertise will help us scale our technology and reach new markets. Hypha shares our vision for accessible, high-quality education, and their track record of supporting founder-led businesses makes them an ideal partner for our next phase of growth."

Matthew Evans-Young, co-founder and partner of Hypha, commented:

"Pass Tech represents exactly the type of innovative, high-growth business we seek to back. Throughout the process we were impressed by Oliver and Lewis’s ambition and entrepreneurial mindset, and we are excited to support them to accelerate growth. This investment reflects Hypha’s strategy of partnering with ambitious management teams to unlock transformative potential."

Terry Sweeney, Chair of Pass Tech, commented:

"I am delighted to be joining Pass Tech to support Oliver, Lewis and the team on this exciting new phase of their growth journey, helping an ever-growing cohort of learners to achieve their educational goals.”