Digital Learning Institute, a Dublin, Ireland-based provider of digital learning courses and upskilling programs, raised €1.8M in funding.

The round was led by Davy EIIS Fund (a joint venture between BDO and Davy), Enterprise Ireland, and private investors from the digital learning industry.

The company intends to use the funds to expand operations, creating an additional ten jobs over the next 12 months, and its business reach, with a particular focus on the US and UK markets.

Founded in 2021 by John Kilroy and Nicola O’Neill, and led by new CEO Aaron McKenna, DLI helps multinational organizations and education institutions develop digital learning practitioners. Clients include the NHS, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Diageo. The company currently delivers seven-figure revenue annually and employs 15 people from its base in Dublin.

McKenna brings a wealth of experience in scaling education startups and driving growth. Previously, he founded and served as the CEO of the UCD Professional Academy, a university workforce upskilling subsidiary that grew from zero to 25,000 learners in just 3.5 years. He also held the position of Managing Director at the Digital Marketing Institute, which became the leading global certification body in digital marketing before being acquired by Spectrum Equity in 2017.

Reporting: FinSMEs