Our Financial Journey
From a small Newcastle startup to the UK's most trusted platform for financial analysis education. Here's how we built something that matters.
The Beginning: A Problem Worth Solving
Marcus Fairweather had spent fifteen years watching brilliant analysts struggle with outdated training methods. Working late nights at his kitchen table in Newcastle, he started sketching out what would become prynovelthix.
The idea wasn't revolutionary on paper – create better financial analysis training. But Marcus knew the devil was in the details. Traditional programs taught theory while the market demanded practical skills. Students graduated knowing formulas but couldn't spot the story behind the numbers.
That first year was rough. We had three students, a borrowed conference room, and enough coffee to float a small ship. But something clicked when our first graduate landed a position at a major investment firm, crediting our hands-on approach for giving him the edge he needed.
Growing Pains and Breakthroughs
The pandemic changed everything. Suddenly, everyone needed digital skills, and traditional finance education felt even more disconnected from reality. We made a bet that proved crucial – instead of just moving classes online, we rebuilt our entire approach around real-world case studies.
This is when we partnered with actual investment firms to create live projects. Students weren't just learning about valuation models; they were building them for companies that would actually use their work. The difference was night and day.
By year's end, we'd trained over 200 professionals and launched our signature Market Analysis Intensive. The waiting list stretched four months out, and we knew we were onto something special.
Building Tomorrow's Financial Minds
Today, we're not the same scrappy startup that began in a Newcastle kitchen. We've trained over 800 financial professionals, but more importantly, we've proven that education works best when it mirrors the complexity and nuance of real markets.
Our approach remains stubbornly hands-on. While others chase the latest educational technology, we focus on what we've always done best – connecting students with experienced practitioners who can share not just what to think, but how to think about financial markets.
The numbers tell part of our story, but the real measure is in the careers we've helped launch and the confidence we've helped build. Every cohort brings fresh perspectives, and frankly, they keep us as sharp as we hope to keep them.
Deep Market Understanding
Moving beyond surface-level analysis to help students develop the instinct for spotting opportunities others miss.
Practical Application
Every lesson connects to real market scenarios, ensuring skills transfer directly to professional environments.
Industry Connections
Building lasting relationships between students and practitioners that extend well beyond course completion.