Investment Amount
£300,000
Investment Type
RevenueInvestment Date
Meet the Founder
Julian Hall
"With the Growth Impact Fund's investment, we've been able to expand our entrepreneurship programs to 50 additional schools in underserved areas, reaching thousands more young people with the tools to create their own opportunities."
Tell us about your social purpose organisation
Ultra Education is a social enterprise that teaches entrepreneurship to children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. They provide training, resources, and mentorship to help young people develop business skills and entrepreneurial mindsets. We believe that talent exists in every community, but access to opportunity does not. This is why we focus on delivering entrepreneurial education that is relevant, inclusive, and engaging for young people who are often excluded by traditional systems.
Why did you seek investment?
At Ultra Education CIC, our mission is to empower disadvantaged children and young people from disadvantaged communities to create their own opportunities and improve their life chances. We sought investment that would support our growth in a meaningful and sustainable way. The funding enables us to increase the number of young people we engage, strengthen the quality of our programmes, and deepen our partnerships with schools, community organisations, and families. It gives us the resources to build a more resilient organisation, ensuring that more young people gain the skills, mindset, and confidence to shape their futures through entrepreneurship.
Why did you choose the Growth Impact Fund?
We chose the Growth Impact Fund because their mission aligns perfectly with ours, using entrepreneurship to drive social change. They understand that real impact requires both financial and strategic support, not just funding. Their commitment to equity, inclusion, and sustainable growth made them the right partner. Beyond investment, they’ve offered valuable insight into legals, strategy and founder coaching, making this a truly collaborative and empowering partnership.
What support have you appreciated the most post-investment?
Beyond the financial support, what’s stood out most is the depth of strategic and operational support from the Growth Impact Fund team. They’ve helped us strengthen governance, clarify our growth strategy, and think more holistically about how we measure and communicate our impact. Their approach is hands-on when needed, while still giving us the autonomy to lead with our values. It’s been a genuinely empowering partnership.