Edutainment Startups in Africa

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Edutainment is gaining traction, with growing local interest and investment. Players like Ubongo and Jeel face challenges in scaling and monetization. However, the sector is promising, with potential for impact and revenue. Local business leaders see it as a valuable tool for improving education outcomes and driving economic growth.

Cummulative Funding

$29M+

Total # of Companies

2

Total Deal Count

5

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

4

List of Edutainment startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

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

2.

Jeel Platform is an edutainment startup for parents and children especially of the MENA region.

Seed

$ 1,200,000

2020

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

Jeel

Founded

2020

Overview

Jeel Platform is an edutainment startup for parents and children especially of the MENA region.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,200,000

Employee

51-200

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