Virtual Internships raised $14.3 million in Series A round

The capital will help Virtual Internships to further scale its education platform as demand for remote work and learning continues to grow. The global nature of the fundraiser, made up of investors across three continents, reflects the business’ ambitions to continue to expand the platform internationally and make internships at the most exciting companies accessible to all, according to the company’s statement.

Founded in 2018 by Daniel Nivern and Ed Holroyd Pearce, Virtual Internships operates in 25 countries around the world

Daniel Nivern, CEO of Virtual Internships, said that the company has seen a clear societal shift towards remote work, a trend that it believes will continue to accelerate at pace.

“We should embrace the opportunities that this presents, and platforms like Virtual Internships help students and graduates from around the world to acquire new skills that will accelerate their career growth and prepare them for the 21^st-century workplace. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and the workforce by making global remote work experience accessible to all in a digital and borderless world,” Nivern said.

Virtual Internships offers programmes across all industries in more than 100 countries worldwide, creating opportunities for the more than 250 million students in higher education to undertake a virtual internship. The unique platform ensures intelligent, rapid matches between students and companies globally, guaranteeing an internship match for every student within one month, regardless of their background, major, location, or desired career field.

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