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
$13.8M+
Total # of Companies
29
Total Deal Count
50
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
85
List of EdTech startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Edukoya is an EdTech that connects African learners with the digital curriculum content and on-demand teachers. | Pre-seed | $ 3,500,000 | 2021 | |
Kibo School is a new online university for students who solve problems with tech. | Seed | $ 2,000,000 | 2021 | |
Teesas is an Africa focused EduTech App delivering ground breaking educational content in local and national languages. | Pre-seed | $ 1,600,000 | 2020 | |
Klas is a platform that allows anyone to set up an online school and deliver live classes. | Pre-seed | $ 1,365,000 | 2021 | |
Semicolon is a Nigerian EdTech startup which offers Professional Training and Coaching services | Seed | $ 1,200,000 | 2018 | |
Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment. | Funding Round | $ 850,000 | 2018 | |
Kunda Kids is a London-based Africa-focused childrenβs media publisher and creative studio | Pre-seed | $ 800,000 | 2020 | |
EDVES is a full-featured school management software that automates all K-12 school processes to enhance education | Seed | $ 766,500 | 2016 | |
9jacodekids is a STEM Academy specializing in teaching kids aged 4-16 technology and entrepreneurship skills. | Seed | $ 350,000 | 2016 | |
Prepclass is an academic solutions provider offering a customized learning program for each and every student. | Series A | $ 322,000 | 2013 | |
HITCH is a Nigerian EdTech video platform for African schools. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 290,000 | 2018 | |
Schoolable is a tuition collection service for private k-12 schools in Africa. | Seed | $ 190,000 | 2018 | |
EduRecords redefines learner success by tracking a variety of quantitative outcome metrics that drive academic performances. | Angel | $ 156,800 | 2016 | |
Gradely NG is a Nigerian EdTech startup which uses analytics to help schools and parents intervene in real-time to student's learning gaps. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 135,000 | 2019 | |
Tuteria is an e-learning startup that helps people find and book lessons with verified teachers for any subject or skill. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 105,000 | 2014 | |
ScholarX is an EdFinTech company creating equitable access to quality education for students in Africa. | Grant | $ 100,000 | 2016 | |
Gidi Mobile is a learning platform that combines mastery, gamification, and social learning to drive educational achievement | Non-equity Assistance | $ 50,000 | 2012 | |
Savvy is a Nigerian entrepreneurial support organization and eLearning platform | Grant | $ 25,000 | 2020 | |
Pass.ng is a web, desktop and mobile-based CBT examination preparatory and testing platform. | Seed | Undisclosed | 2014 | |
We train Africans in different areas of tech making them employable in the job market | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2022 |
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
Founded
2021
Overview
Kibo School is a new online university for students who solve problems with tech.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 2,000,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2020
Overview
Teesas is an Africa focused EduTech App delivering ground breaking educational content in local and national languages.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,600,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2021
Overview
Klas is a platform that allows anyone to set up an online school and deliver live classes.
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 1,365,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Semicolon is a Nigerian EdTech startup which offers Professional Training and Coaching services
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 1,200,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2018
Overview
Jamborow is a B2B AI and Blockchain driven fintech platform focused on financial inclusion and grassroot empowerment.
Last round
Funding Round
Total raised
$ 850,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2020
Overview
Kunda Kids is a London-based Africa-focused childrenβs media publisher and creative studio
Last round
Pre-seed
Total raised
$ 800,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2016
Overview
EDVES is a full-featured school management software that automates all K-12 school processes to enhance education
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 766,500
Employee
11-50
Founded
2016
Overview
9jacodekids is a STEM Academy specializing in teaching kids aged 4-16 technology and entrepreneurship skills.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 350,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2013
Overview
Prepclass is an academic solutions provider offering a customized learning program for each and every student.
Last round
Series A
Total raised
$ 322,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2018
Overview
HITCH is a Nigerian EdTech video platform for African schools.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 290,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2018
Overview
Schoolable is a tuition collection service for private k-12 schools in Africa.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 190,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2016
Overview
EduRecords redefines learner success by tracking a variety of quantitative outcome metrics that drive academic performances.
Last round
Angel
Total raised
$ 156,800
Employee
1-10
Founded
2019
Overview
Gradely NG is a Nigerian EdTech startup which uses analytics to help schools and parents intervene in real-time to student's learning gaps.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 135,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2014
Overview
Tuteria is an e-learning startup that helps people find and book lessons with verified teachers for any subject or skill.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 105,000
Employee
2-10
Founded
2016
Overview
ScholarX is an EdFinTech company creating equitable access to quality education for students in Africa.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 100,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2012
Overview
Gidi Mobile is a learning platform that combines mastery, gamification, and social learning to drive educational achievement
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 50,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2020
Overview
Savvy is a Nigerian entrepreneurial support organization and eLearning platform
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 25,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2014
Overview
Pass.ng is a web, desktop and mobile-based CBT examination preparatory and testing platform.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
11-50
Founded
2022
Overview
We train Africans in different areas of tech making them employable in the job market
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10