Lab45 was born from a simple frustration: the tools we needed to get into Cambridge didn't exist. So we built them.
When we applied to Oxbridge, we faced the same problem every candidate does: the preparation landscape was fragmented, outdated, and hopelessly expensive. Past papers and mock exams were scarce. Interview practice was hard to find and rarely felt authentic. Feedback was generic.
We got in anyway. But we couldn't stop thinking about the thousands of brilliant students who didn't — not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked access to the right tools.
Lab45 is our answer: a platform that gives every candidate the preparation edge that used to be reserved for the privileged few.
"The best preparation doesn't make the process easier — it makes you stronger."
— Lab45 founding principle
87%
Offer rate
3
Difficulty tiers
200+
Beta students
∞
Practice attempts
Every person behind Lab45 has walked the same path our students are on. We build from experience, not theory.
Founder & Lead Engineer
Full-stack engineer obsessed with building tools that remove barriers to elite education. Designed and built Lab45 from the ground up.
Head of Content
Former Oxford admissions interviewer with 10+ years of tutoring. Architects every question and solution pathway in the platform.
Head of Product
Product strategist with a background in EdTech and cognitive science. Ensures every interaction on Lab45 is intentional and effective.
Every question and practice scenario is crafted to mirror real exam and interview conditions. We don't recycle — we engineer each one to target the skills Oxbridge actually assesses.
Elite preparation shouldn't require elite wealth. Lab45 is designed to democratise access to the tools that make Oxbridge attainable for everyone.
We use technology not to replace human insight, but to amplify it. Real-time analytics, adaptive difficulty, and instant feedback — all in service of deeper learning.
Frustrated by outdated prep materials, the first prototype was built in a Cambridge dorm room.
First 50 students onboarded. Mock exam engine and real-time scoring go live.
Mock exam suite with multiple difficulty tiers. 200+ students, 87% offer rate. Interview prep in development.
More exams, AI-powered interview prep, and personalized study plans. The mission continues.