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

$46.4M+

Total # of Companies

45

Total Deal Count

58

Total M&A Count

2

Total # of Investors

89

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

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

2.

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

Seed

$ 6,060,000

2018

3.

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

Venture

$ 4,200,000

2019

4.

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

Debt Financing

$ 3,750,000

2013

5.

Educatly helps students study abroad at leading universities, and provides universities with access to a global student market.

Seed

$ 3,500,000

2020

6.

Revolutionizing legal education for MENA region

Pre-seed

$ 1,300,000

2020

7.

Zedny is an Arabic learning and development platform using machine learning and gamification to empower human capital.

Pre-seed

$ 1,200,000

2018

8.

OTO Courses is an Egyptian online digital learning platform that provides a wide range of specialized and general “One to One” courses.

Seed

$ 500,000

2015

9.

PraxiLabs is an interactive 3D simulation, that aims to facilitate science teaching for university students.

Grant

$ 460,000

2016

10.

Crafty Workshop is an Egyptian EdTech that offers offers online workshops and courses aimed at artisans and craftspeople.

Seed

$ 400,000

2019

11.

Nafham provides school educational videos, tutoring sessions & training courses

Seed

$ 180,000

2012

12.

COLNN is a school management software provider, established with a vision of making complicated management process much easier.

Seed

$ 100,000

2012

13.

Integreight is an Egyptian startup that develops novel products for the education market.

Venture

$ 85,200

2012

14.

Edugram is an interactive online educational hub proudly born in Egypt.

Seed

$ 61,000

2019

15.

Tyro is your go-to marketplace to find and connect with qualified instructors.

Funding Round

$ 60,000

2015

16.

​Pas-Sport is an online platform connecting athletes in the MENA region with international sports scholarships

Pre-seed

$ 30,000

2018

17.

Ideasgym is an Egyptian EdTech startup which provides online STEM Education content and courses for teachers and students.

Pre-seed

$ 30,000

2011

18.

Med Ace: Your gateway to advanced medical education. Elevate your skills with expert-led courses. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare! #MedAce

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2023

19.

MUN Inc. is an Egyptian startup established by a team of passionate MUNers to promote & enrich MUN Culture in Egypt.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2014

20.

Skilloud is an EdTech startup that helps empower both students and teachers to achieve their goals.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2019

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

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

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

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

Educatly

Founded

2020

Overview

Educatly helps students study abroad at leading universities, and provides universities with access to a global student market.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 3,500,000

Employee

11-50

Kouncel

Founded

2020

Overview

Revolutionizing legal education for MENA region

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 1,300,000

Employee

51-200

Zedny

Founded

2018

Overview

Zedny is an Arabic learning and development platform using machine learning and gamification to empower human capital.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 1,200,000

Employee

51-200

Founded

2015

Overview

OTO Courses is an Egyptian online digital learning platform that provides a wide range of specialized and general “One to One” courses.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 500,000

Employee

201-500

PraxiLabs

Founded

2016

Overview

PraxiLabs is an interactive 3D simulation, that aims to facilitate science teaching for university students.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 460,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2019

Overview

Crafty Workshop is an Egyptian EdTech that offers offers online workshops and courses aimed at artisans and craftspeople.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 400,000

Employee

2-10

Nafham

Founded

2012

Overview

Nafham provides school educational videos, tutoring sessions & training courses

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 180,000

Employee

201-500

COLNN

Founded

2012

Overview

COLNN is a school management software provider, established with a vision of making complicated management process much easier.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 100,000

Employee

11-50

Founded

2012

Overview

Integreight is an Egyptian startup that develops novel products for the education market.

Last round

Venture

Total raised

$ 85,200

Employee

2-10

Edugram

Founded

2019

Overview

Edugram is an interactive online educational hub proudly born in Egypt.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 61,000

Employee

11-50

Tyro

Founded

2015

Overview

Tyro is your go-to marketplace to find and connect with qualified instructors.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 60,000

Employee

2-10

Founded

2018

Overview

​Pas-Sport is an online platform connecting athletes in the MENA region with international sports scholarships

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 30,000

Employee

2-10

Ideasgym

Founded

2011

Overview

Ideasgym is an Egyptian EdTech startup which provides online STEM Education content and courses for teachers and students.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 30,000

Employee

11-50

Med Ace

Founded

2023

Overview

Med Ace: Your gateway to advanced medical education. Elevate your skills with expert-led courses. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare! #MedAce

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

MUN Inc.

Founded

2014

Overview

MUN Inc. is an Egyptian startup established by a team of passionate MUNers to promote & enrich MUN Culture in Egypt.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

SKILLOUD

Founded

2019

Overview

Skilloud is an EdTech startup that helps empower both students and teachers to achieve their goals.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

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