Educatly raises $2.5m to expand higher education platform

STARTUP VENTURE CAPITALJuly 30, 2024 at 3:29 PM UTC

TLDR

Educatly, an Egypt-based edtech startup, secures $2.5 million funding round led by TLcom Capital and Plus VC.
Founded in 2020, Educatly aims to democratize access to higher education opportunities in the Middle East and Africa region.
Latest funding to strengthen Educatly's presence in key markets like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ireland.

Egypt-based edtech startup Educatly has secured a new funding round of $2.5 million, led by TLcom Capital and Plus VC. The round also saw participation from Egypt Venture (Egypt) and the HBAN syndicate (Ireland).

Founded in 2020, Educatly aims to democratize access to higher education opportunities. In 2021, the startup raised a $1 million pre-seed round from Falak Startups, Enterprise Ireland, and a group of angel investors.

The latest funding will bolster Educatly's presence in the Middle East and Africa, targeting key markets such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ireland.

Key Takeaways

Venture capital investors are increasingly backing education-focused technology startups in Africa, as they move to capitalize on an obvious market and economic opportunity while driving tangible educational impact in the fast-growing region. The past few years have seen a rise in the adoption of edtech innovation in Africa. Available projections indicate that the market will grow into a multibillion-dollar industry, driven by increasing demand for online learning solutions, e-books, and educational apps. However, significant challenges remain for players in the space, such as access to funding and route-to-market which VC firms can help address.

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