EdTech Startups in Africa

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EdTech in Southern Africa is gaining traction, with Go1 and GEMS Africa making a mark. Local business leaders see the potential but are cautious due to limited internet access and digital literacy. Caif's focus on offline learning is proving successful in reaching underserved areas.

Cummulative Funding

$1B+

Total # of Companies

205

Total Deal Count

367

Total M&A Count

5

Total # of Investors

413

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Go1 is a South African eLearning startup which offers digital learning for entire workforce.

Series D

$ 280,000,000

2015

2.

GEMS is the world’s leading schools company.

Private Equity

$ 45,000,000

1968

3.

Ubongo creates top-quality, localized edutainment to help Africa's 500 million kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives.

Grant

$ 27,825,000

2013

4.

Almentor.net is an online video marketplace for e-learning and professional business development for the Middle East and Africa.

Series C

$ 24,520,000

2016

5.

SPARK Schools is a South African network of affordable private schools implementing blended learning model for primary school students.

Series C

$ 20,700,000

2012

6.

Bridge International Academies is a chain of nursery and primary schools.

Series E

$ 16,000,000

2007

7.

Largest network of International schools in Africa, focused on improving access to quality international education.

Series B

$ 12,700,000

2013

8.

GoMyCode is a an EdTech platform that trains talented youths on various digital skills and connect them with opportunities around the world

Series A

$ 9,450,000

2017

9.

Kukua is a Kenyan EdTech startup that provides an educational platform offering game-based learning to create highly motivating learning environments.

Series A

$ 8,603,785

2015

10.

Valenture Institute is a private online high school that equips students with the skills and courage to drive social change for a sustainable future.

Venture

$ 7,000,000

2019

11.

Maarifa Education provides high quality, accessible and market-relevant higher education through the investment in private universities.

Venture

$ 7,000,000

2014

12.

HyperionDev is a South African edtech startup that is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap.

Equity Crowdfunding

$ 6,730,000

2012

13.

iSchool is an Egyptian EdTech that offers STEAM-based learning experiences for children aged between six and 18.

Seed

$ 6,060,000

2018

14.

Every1Mobile is a digital and mobile services provider committed to delivering social change in developing countries.

Venture

$ 4,414,467

2010

15.

Sprints is the first end to end solution to bridge the tech talent gap in MENA.

Venture

$ 4,200,000

2019

16.

GetSmarter, is a digital education company that delivers premium online short courses.

Venture

$ 4,093,514

2008

17.

Orcas is a platform for parents to find trusted and experienced tutors and babysitters in their area.

Debt Financing

$ 3,750,000

2013

18.

LabLabee offers practical, hands-on learning experiences focussing on cutting-edge network technologies.

Seed

$ 3,650,000

2021

19.

Software Development Academy sourcing the sharpest minds from underserved communities & equipping them with the skills to launch a career in tech.

Funding Round

$ 3,580,000

2015

20.

Edukoya is an EdTech that connects African learners with the digital curriculum content and on-demand teachers.

Pre-seed

$ 3,500,000

2021

Go1

Founded

2015

Overview

Go1 is a South African eLearning startup which offers digital learning for entire workforce.

Last round

Series D

Total raised

$ 280,000,000

Employee

201-500

Founded

1968

Overview

GEMS is the world’s leading schools company.

Last round

Private Equity

Total raised

$ 45,000,000

Employee

Ubongo

Founded

2013

Overview

Ubongo creates top-quality, localized edutainment to help Africa's 500 million kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 27,825,000

Employee

51-200

Founded

2016

Overview

Almentor.net is an online video marketplace for e-learning and professional business development for the Middle East and Africa.

Last round

Series C

Total raised

$ 24,520,000

Employee

51-200

Founded

2012

Overview

SPARK Schools is a South African network of affordable private schools implementing blended learning model for primary school students.

Last round

Series C

Total raised

$ 20,700,000

Employee

1001-5000

Founded

2007

Overview

Bridge International Academies is a chain of nursery and primary schools.

Last round

Series E

Total raised

$ 16,000,000

Employee

5001-10000

Founded

2013

Overview

Largest network of International schools in Africa, focused on improving access to quality international education.

Last round

Series B

Total raised

$ 12,700,000

Employee

11-50

GoMyCode

Founded

2017

Overview

GoMyCode is a an EdTech platform that trains talented youths on various digital skills and connect them with opportunities around the world

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 9,450,000

Employee

51-100

Kukua

Founded

2015

Overview

Kukua is a Kenyan EdTech startup that provides an educational platform offering game-based learning to create highly motivating learning environments.

Last round

Series A

Total raised

$ 8,603,785

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

Valenture Institute is a private online high school that equips students with the skills and courage to drive social change for a sustainable future.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 7,000,000

Employee

51-200

Founded

2014

Overview

Maarifa Education provides high quality, accessible and market-relevant higher education through the investment in private universities.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 7,000,000

Employee

2-10

Founded

2012

Overview

HyperionDev is a South African edtech startup that is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap.

Last round

Equity Crowdfunding

Total raised

$ 6,730,000

Employee

51-200

iSchool

Founded

2018

Overview

iSchool is an Egyptian EdTech that offers STEAM-based learning experiences for children aged between six and 18.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 6,060,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2010

Overview

Every1Mobile is a digital and mobile services provider committed to delivering social change in developing countries.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 4,414,467

Employee

11-50

Sprints

Founded

2019

Overview

Sprints is the first end to end solution to bridge the tech talent gap in MENA.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 4,200,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2008

Overview

GetSmarter, is a digital education company that delivers premium online short courses.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 4,093,514

Employee

201-500

Orcas

Founded

2013

Overview

Orcas is a platform for parents to find trusted and experienced tutors and babysitters in their area.

Last round

Debt Financing

Total raised

$ 3,750,000

Employee

11-50

LabLabee

Founded

2021

Overview

LabLabee offers practical, hands-on learning experiences focussing on cutting-edge network technologies.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 3,650,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2015

Overview

Software Development Academy sourcing the sharpest minds from underserved communities & equipping them with the skills to launch a career in tech.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 3,580,000

Employee

11-50

Edukoya

Founded

2021

Overview

Edukoya is an EdTech that connects African learners with the digital curriculum content and on-demand teachers.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 3,500,000

Employee

11-50

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