Press Release
December 4, 2024
UniHelper.io Secures Funding to Tackle Student Well-Being in Higher Education
Unihelper.io, the leading platform for group creation in higher education, has raised pre-seed funding to address the growing challenges faced by students in today’s dynamic educational landscape.
“Today’s students learn differently and face increasing challenges related to well-being, especially as technology becomes more common in classrooms,” said Jacob Nielsen, CEO and Co-Founder of Unihelper. “Educational institutions are navigating budget constraints, declining enrollments, and a mounting mental health crisis. Unihelper’s mission is to become the go-to partner for forming meaningful relationships between students in higher education to help solve these challenges.”
Recent studies reveal that 24% of first-year students drop out due to mental health or financial concerns. Meanwhile, the number of international students at universities worldwide continues to rise, yet 75% report feeling isolated and alone.
“Not only has Unihelper helped our students connect with each other and build meaningful relationships,” said Louise Banahene, Director of Educational Engagement and Student Success at the University of Leeds, “but we have seen a positive impact on the student experience, and it has saved our educators time by professionalizing the process. Unihelper doesn’t just form random groups — it matches students with complementary skills to enhance social belonging and reduce uncertainty, particularly for minority students.”
Nikolett Fazekas, an international student at Aarhus Business School in Denmark, shared her experience: “As a newly enrolled international student, Unihelper's system introduced me to a diverse group of students that not only helped my academic success but also helped me grow as a person.”
To further expand its impact, Unihelper has joined Arizona State University’s (ASU) ScaleU program, a renowned initiative designed to support innovative education-focused startups. Participation in the program will provide Unihelper with invaluable mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to refine its platform and scale its operations globally.