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Persona Education

Founders: Victor StepanchukNumber of people in the team: 57

Persona Education: Entrust your preparation for the NMT to experienced teachers

Problem and Solution:

The Ukrainian secondary education system has a systemic problem of poor-quality and unsystematic preparation of students for the NMT, namely:
- The school curriculum is not geared towards the format and logic of the NMT;
- Students are overloaded with theory but do not know how to solve test questions;
- There is no structured preparation strategy;
- Parents do not understand how to actually ensure a high score;
- Students experience stress, insecurity and demotivation.

The result is low scores, lost opportunities for state-funded places and strong universities, and psychological burnout in children.

We systematically solve this problem through an effective model of preparation for the NMT, which combines: A systematic approach to learning
We have created a structured preparation programme focused exclusively on the format and requirements of the NMT, without unnecessary theory and ‘fluff’. Using our proprietary methodology, we focus only on the necessary knowledge, have our own testing system, and regularly check progress
With the help of strong teachers who specialise in preparing for the NMT, rather than simply teaching the subject, we make learning as effective as possible.

Products and Services:

Preparation for the National Multidisciplinary Test in Ukrainian History, Mathematics, Ukrainian Language, Biology, English Language, Geography, Ukrainian Literature.

Audience:

Students in grades 10-11.

Investment proposal:

Persona Education is an online platform providing structured preparation for the National Multisubject Test (NMT) for Grade 10–11 students. The company demonstrates steady organic growth, with 5,025 active students in the 2025/2026 academic year.

The project was launched with the founder’s personal investment. Currently, the company is not actively raising capital but is open to strategic partnerships for international expansion and product scaling.

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History and mission of Persona Education

The idea of creating Persona Education came to me at a turning point in my life, when my previous business, where I was a partner, was in decline and we were looking for new ideas.
At that time, my father, who had been preparing graduates for entrance exams for 15 years, complained for the first time in many years that he was not getting enough students: he worked one-on-one, usually at home, and always recruited students by word of mouth, because thanks to his high-quality preparation and the fact that he made students fall in love with Ukrainian history, there were always more students than he had hours available, but at that time, many people were leaving with their children to western Ukraine or abroad.

I suggested that he change the format of teaching to group lessons (up to 15 people per group), move online, and gather students from all over the country. The result was impressive: very easily and very cheaply, we gathered 180 students, and I began to think about formats where one cool, high-quality teacher could effectively teach hundreds or even thousands of students, while at the same time freeing teachers from ‘menial work’ so they could do what they love and enjoy the most. The idea of communicating with children, being a support and guide in these difficult times, when children have lost so much due to COVID-19 and the full-scale invasion, was also very important. It is also worth knowing that my parents, my wife and my wife's parents are teachers or lecturers, so the question of the advantages and disadvantages of our education is something I have lived with since childhood and I understand what needs to be done differently.

We began to build a team around these ideas, formulate a clearer mission, vision and principles of work, and continue to move in this direction.

Company mission: We guide children to a happy future through knowledge, experience and care.

Company's values:

- Respect and trust (we can speak honestly and openly, but with respect for our colleagues' opinions);- Professionalism (everyone does their job to the best of their ability, but it's okay to make mistakes; we always have the opportunity to learn something new);- Teamwork;- Initiative;- Ethics.

Description of the culture:

Weekly corporate culture days (Praise Day, Gratitude Day), traditional monthly team calls, surveys — all of this helps us keep our finger on the pulse and become better within the team.

Achievements of the platform:

● 5,025 active students (2025/2026 academic year)● Fully online learning model: recorded lessons, live sessions, testing, gamification, homework review, curator support● Proprietary methodology focused exclusively on NMT format and requirements● In-house testing system with continuous progress tracking● Experienced teachers specializing specifically in NMT preparation
Subjects: History of Ukraine, Mathematics, Ukrainian Language, Biology, English, Geography, Ukrainian Literature.

Success Stories:

Persona Education was founded in response to a systemic gap in Ukraine’s secondary education — the lack of structured, results-driven preparation for NMT.
The transformation from individual offline tutoring to a scalable online group format quickly attracted 180 students at launch, validating the model: one strong teacher, supported by the right system, can effectively prepare hundreds or even thousands of students.

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Expectations from Collaboration:

● Access to a strong professional community● International exposure and business delegations● Grant opportunities and investment pitching● Active matchmaking with partners and investors● Participation in профиль committees and policy discussions● Representation at leading industry events in Ukraine and internationally

Open to partnerships:

● International expansion and market entry● Collaboration with EdTech companies● Joint educational products● Partnerships in digital schooling and standardized test preparation
Persona Education seeks a strong EdTech ecosystem focused on quality, innovation, and long-term impact.

Contacts Persona Education

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