Morphoses Secures €2.1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Soft Skills Learning
London-based startup Morphoses has achieved a significant milestone by successfully concluding its oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, securing a substantial €2.1 million in investments. The lead investor of this round is Uni.Fund II VC, with support from an impressive roster of distinguished angel investors, including Thanos Papangelis, Andreas Stavropoulos, Vasilis Bacolitsas, Laurent Marquis, Giannis Theodoropoulos, Lisa Katsouraki, Haris Pylarinos, Charles Delingpole, Dimitris Glezos and many more.
This substantial capital injection projects Morphoses into a new era, where its goal is to redefine how learners acquire essential soft skills. Morphoses’ platform addresses the urgent demand for soft skills in today’s and tomorrow’s job market.
The employability skills gap, an ongoing challenge in the modern job landscape, has left job seekers ill-equipped with the crucial soft skills that employers demand. This disparity between qualifications and employer expectations has led to employment barriers and an increasing sense of frustration among employers. In today’s evolving landscape, characterized by the advancement of AI, automation, and the tech sector in general, individuals who look to distinguish themselves must prioritize qualities such as empathy, enhanced communication skills, and effective decision-making processes.
Recent reports highlight the evolving job landscape, with 65% of today’s primary school children expected to work in roles that don’t yet exist (World Economic Forum). Additionally, 92% of HR professionals emphasize the importance of soft skills over hard skills, with 89% attributing bad hires to a lack of soft skills (Forbes & Linkedin). In light of these insights, bridging this skills gap is not only essential for individual career growth but also holds immense implications for business success and overall economic prosperity, making it a vital societal imperative.
The founding team comprises Anna Natsvlishvili (CEO), Ilia Tzortzopoulou (COO), and Alexandros Pithamitsis (CPO). Our professional relationship spans over a decade, originating from our shared academic journey at the University of Patras, Department of Computer Engineering, and our prior employment experiences, including stints at Endeavor and Pobuca. Our diverse backgrounds bring together a wealth of complementary skills and extensive experiences.
Morphoses is rooted in the personal journey of its CEO, Anna Natsvlishvili. Raised in Nafplio by immigrant parents, Anna experienced firsthand the challenges of childhood, including discrimination, which affects 20% of children worldwide and often leads to mental health issues. As she grew older, Anna recognized a fundamental truth: to succeed in adulthood, individuals must cultivate a diverse skill set from a young age. Skills like empathy, decision-making, critical thinking, and effective communication form the bedrock of personal development.
Morphoses has earned the trust of leading employers in the EU & SEE Region, who operate in traditional sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Airlines, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Heavy Industries, and more. This underscores its dedication to providing impactful solutions for medium to large traditional sector companies.
Their tailored offerings, extending beyond standard employee development, engage employees’ children, nurturing them into compassionate, well-rounded individuals aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Morphoses aims to redefine employee value, revolutionizing family-inclusive workforce education to enhance employer-employee relationships and promote a brighter, sustainable future.
Anna Natsvlishvili, CEO of Morphoses, expressed her excitement, stating, “We’re thrilled to announce that Uni.Fund, alongside a dynamic group of angel investors, has joined forces to champion our mission of equipping learners with vital soft skills. This oversubscribed pre-seed round signifies the substantial impact our solution has on learners, families, and businesses. Together, we’re shaping the future of education!“
Dora Trachana, Partner at Uni.Fund, shared “Uni.Fund is honored to lead the investment in Morphoses, a beacon of innovation in soft skills development. We firmly believe in the transformative power of education, and Morphoses’ groundbreaking approach aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering societal advancement through learning. By nurturing essential skills, we are not only cultivating individual growth but also contributing to building resilient, enlightened communities for a sustainable future. We’re excited to be part of this journey, propelling Morphoses to new heights and redefining the learning landscape across Europe.”
The funds raised will accelerate Morphoses’ expansion across the UK and Europe, enabling more employers to support their employees and their families. This significant step will further validate Morphoses’ product-market fit and enhance its platform to meet the evolving needs of learners and corporate partners.
About Morphoses:
Morphoses is your go-to edtech platform, entirely dedicated to nurturing soft skills. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate hub for soft skill development, aiming to offer an unparalleled, gamified learning experience that empowers individuals both personally and professionally.
With our platform, learners engage in one-hour weekly sessions designed to strengthen, conquer, and measure their soft skills. Our goal is to instill the ability to take risks, learn from mistakes, seize initiative, foster autonomy, and adapt to diverse situations. This transformation leads to becoming better colleagues, friends, leaders, parents, and, above all, better individuals.
Our innovative approach combines educational techniques, psychology, game theories, gamification, and interaction, developed through extensive research and collaboration with leading educators and psychologists from top-tier universities. Our library boasts an impressive 1,500 activities and a network of 250 teachers spanning the globe, from India and Germany to England and South Africa.
Let’s revolutionize education by bringing interactivity and entertainment closer to learning, making students love the journey of growth and development.
For more information, please visit https://morphoses.io.
