We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with The Assignment Report, through which WhichMIS? will be publishing one article each month that we hope you’ll find informative and thought-provoking.
In this 1st edition we’re delighted to share The Assignment Report’s UK Education Industry Company of the Year 2025
IMP Software, the provider of strategic financial management and planning software for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), is The Assignment Report’s UK Education Industry Company of the Year 2025.
Founded in 2019 by Will Jordan (CEO) and Dave Hall, IMP Software’s flagship product is IMP Planner, a purpose-built MAT budgeting, forecasting and reporting tool. In 2023, the company launched IMP ICFP, a trust-led integrated curriculum financial planning tool, and in March 2025 launched IMP Finance, which aims to transform how MATs manage the purchasing process and approval workflows.
Ongoing pressures on UK school budgets have made the effective allocation of
resources and agile financial management more crucial than ever and IMP’s products enable MATs to make informed decisions on both resource allocation and financial planning simultaneously.
2025 saw IMP Software continue its upward growth trajectory, increasing the number of MATs and schools served to 550 and 6,000, respectively, and its share of its chosen market to 55%.
IMP Software’s success is reflected in its financial performance. For the year ended 30 April 2026, the company expects to deliver revenue of £14m, up 40% from FY25 (2025: £10m), with a net revenue retention score of 120%.
The company’s rapid transition from a startup to a multi-million pound business has been driven by its founders delivering solutions with a strong product-market fit, that address the day-to-day pain points of education finance professionals, supported by best-in class customer support.
Bootstrapped by its founders since launch, IMP’s success was recognised in September 2025 when the company received a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development. The investment will allow IMP to more than double its R&D spend, evolving its product suite and launching new solutions for MATs, independent schools and FE colleges.
Headquartered in Paris, Partech’s investment brings not only capital but experience supporting fast-growing product-led technology companies. The transaction valued the company at an enterprise value in excess of £100m.
Congratulations to Will Jordan and Dave Hall and their team of 120 staff for being named The Assignment Report’s UK Education Industry Company of the Year 2025.
First published in the January 2026 issue of The Assignment Report www.theassignmentreport.com
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