Students using an e-learning website have been left ‘high and dry’ after the company running it went into administration, highlighting the risks associated with online education providers. Negative factors include financial losses for students, disruption to educational progress, and a loss of trust in online learning platforms. Positive outcomes, though indirect, might include increased scrutiny of e-learning providers’ financial stability and a demand for greater consumer protection. For investors in the education technology sector, this situation underscores the importance of due diligence regarding the financial health and business models of companies. Ensuring consumer protection and viable services is critical for long-term market sustainability.