Injini is an Edtech incubator and seed investment program based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2017. The organization is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes across Africa by supporting innovative founders. Injini selects cohorts of EdTech startups from various African countries to participate in a five-month incubation journey. During this period, the startups receive funding and tailored support from industry experts and experienced business mentors, fostering their growth and development within the education sector.
Mindjoy leverages mobile tech to build a joyful kid learning community. It makes e-learning inclusive and personal by sharing projects, adaptive practice on mobile devices, and ongoing support from learning coaches. It also provides Live small-group STEAM classes that spark joyful learning. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
Vambo AI
Grant in 2024
Vambo Technologies, offers a digital language technology platform that uses AI for real-time translation, content creation, and language learning, promoting digital inclusion across Africa.
Ubuntu Education
Grant in 2024
Ubuntu Education is an EdTech company focusing on leveling education by championing and empowering teachers.
Book Village
Grant in 2024
Book Village is a non-profit company dedicated to helping end the reading crisis by providing e-learning services.
E Cubed
Grant in 2024
E Cubed envision a South African education system that fosters a psychologically secure atmosphere where students feel confident, autonomous, and empowered to be creative, innovative, curious, take risks, and learn from their errors.
Ecolabs Africa
Grant in 2024
Ecolabs Africa is a nonprofit organization that aims to optimize the infrastructure of information and communication technology.
Fintr
Grant in 2024
Fintr is a developer of educational games designed to foster positive financial mindsets and behaviors in young people.
Global Teachers Institute
Grant in 2024
Global Teachers Institute is a nonprofit organization that focuses on strengthening teacher capacity by providing training.
Grow ECD
Grant in 2024
Grow ECD is a nonprofit social enterprise helping women run early learning centers in developing communities.
The Reach Trust
Grant in 2024
The Reach Trust was established to inspire and improve lives through the development of innovative and cost-effective mobile solutions.
AfriCAN Code
Grant in 2024
AfriCAN Code re-empowers teachers by training them in coding and robotics and integrating these skills into any other subject.
Angaza Elimu
Seed Round in 2023
Angaza Elimu is an ed-tech company focused on transforming education in Kenya and across Africa by addressing challenges in classroom efficiency and access to educational resources. The organization provides a comprehensive e-Learning platform that simplifies classroom management, allowing teachers to dedicate more time to effective instruction. It features a Student Portal designed to engage learners and foster critical thinking skills. Angaza Elimu also emphasizes skill-based learning to prepare African youth for success in a digital economy. Additionally, the company offers supplemental STEM training to cultivate innovation among young learners and operates an Internet of Things (IoT) school to provide hands-on training in hardware engineering, enabling students to learn both in and out of the classroom at their own pace.
Code4Kids
Grant in 2023
Code4Kids is an educational technology company focused on integrating coding, robotics, and information technology into the curricula for children aged 8 to 15. The company develops an educational platform that supports teachers by requiring minimal preparation time for lessons and no prior coding knowledge. This approach enables schools to effectively implement a coding and robotics curriculum, which fosters essential problem-solving skills and enhances student confidence. By providing the necessary resources and support, Code4Kids aims to equip the next generation with vital skills for the digital age.
Yenza
Grant in 2023
Yenza is an multi-award winning, end-to-end career pathing platform for the youth. This all-in-one online platform guides individuals through an engaging and interactive process, offering high quality career guidance, skill development, and access to relevant opportunities. At its core, Yenza are leaders in understanding and guiding individuals as well as predicting outcomes. The platform is also designed to bridge skills gaps and address inefficiencies in matching the right people to the right opportunities.
Reflective Learning
Grant in 2023
Reflective Learning is an edtech company focused on addressing learning gaps in students from early grades through its e-learning platform. The platform provides individualized programs and diagnostics that help identify conceptual deficiencies, enabling educators to tailor catch-up materials for each learner. By offering personalized resources, Reflective Learning aims to assist teachers in pinpointing and addressing specific learning gaps, thereby enhancing students' foundational knowledge and skills. This approach fosters a more effective learning environment, allowing students to strengthen their understanding of key concepts and improve overall academic performance.
Click Learning
Grant in 2023
Click Learning is an NGO that improves the foundational literacy and digital skills of children through various online programmes.
Digify Africa
Grant in 2023
Digify Africa offers accessible youth-centered learning programmes at all levels.
Matric Live
Grant in 2023
Mattric Live is an adtech company that focuses on enhancing the online learning experience through its multifunctional education app. The platform aims to transform traditional learning methods by making education contextual and visual, rather than purely theoretical. This innovative approach allows students to engage with their studies in a more interactive and enjoyable manner, promoting a deeper understanding of the material. By facilitating a dynamic e-learning environment, Mattric Live seeks to revolutionize the way students learn and interact with educational content.
Zaio
Grant in 2023
Zaio operates an online coding school that focuses on providing customized learning experiences to help individuals develop skills for careers in technology. The platform offers a gamified approach to education, enabling learners to upskill in areas such as web and mobile development, data science, and other emerging technologies. With an emphasis on practical, interactive learning, Zaio provides on-demand tutoring and guarantees internships for graduates, ensuring that students have the support needed to secure employment after completing their courses. The company's goal is to build a pipeline of talent for companies by fostering the development of next-generation teams through tailored training.
Ambani Africa
Grant in 2023
Ambani Africa is a developer of a gamified educational platform focused on early childhood development in African languages. The company offers a mobile application that combines gaming elements with learning, catering specifically to young learners. Its platform includes an online language tutoring service and utilizes augmented reality to enhance the educational experience. Ambani Africa provides content in six African languages, aiming to support foundational learning and promote interaction in learners' mother tongues. By blending technology with culturally relevant educational resources, the company seeks to improve language acquisition and engagement among children in Africa.
Buzz Kidz
Grant in 2023
Buzz Kidz is an educational organization based in South Africa that focuses on enhancing children's skills and confidence through the arts. The company provides a range of programs, including music, podcasts, television shows, and workshops, aimed at fostering creativity, problem-solving, empathy, and self-assurance. Additionally, Buzz Kidz trains teachers in interactive creative arts, equipping them with the tools to engage students effectively. Through its diverse offerings, the organization seeks to create a positive impact on children's development and learning experiences.
Ubuntu Education
Seed Round in 2023
Ubuntu Education is an EdTech company focusing on leveling education by championing and empowering teachers.
Watobe
Seed Round in 2023
Watobe is a digital learning platform that focuses on providing online mathematics lessons to African learners. Launched in South Africa in 2019, the company aims to expand its reach across the continent, offering an affordable and high-quality alternative to traditional in-person tutoring. The platform features a combination of live lessons and on-demand content, including instructional videos and exercises. It also incorporates adaptive quizzing and one-to-one mentor support, allowing for a personalized educational experience tailored to individual student needs.
Gradely.ng
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gradely.ng Limited operates a personalized learning platform designed for secondary school students in Nigeria. Founded in 2019 and based in Yaba, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide tailored learning materials, online tutorials, and video lessons. Gradely focuses on exam preparation and offers assessment reporting, tracking, and training tools for teachers, as well as computer-based tests and progress tracking for schools. The platform features weekly adaptive homework tests that enable real-time intervention for learning gaps by recommending specific practice sets, remedial videos, or tutoring based on students' performance. Teachers can quickly set up homework aligned with the WASCCE and Cambridge curricula, and the system generates progress reports for teachers, parents, and schools. Gradely aims to enhance learning outcomes by continuously adapting to students' needs through its data-driven approach.
Tiny Totos
Venture Round in 2022
Tiny Totos is a social enterprise focused on providing safe and affordable childcare services for preschool children in informal settlements in Kenya. The organization aims to enhance the quality of daycare facilities through advisory programs and investments in independent private daycares. By building up standards and services, Tiny Totos supports daycare entrepreneurs in improving their offerings, ultimately enabling them to deliver high-quality care at competitive prices. This initiative addresses the critical need for reliable childcare in underserved communities, contributing to the overall well-being of families and fostering early childhood development.
Utiva
Seed Round in 2022
Utiva is an education technology company that specializes in providing digital skills training for individuals and organizations, focusing on enhancing access to quality technology education in Africa. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C. with additional offices in Edinburgh and Lagos, Utiva combines classroom instruction with online learning to foster a collaborative and cohort-based learning environment. The platform supports remote interaction with facilitators and incorporates AI to enhance knowledge acquisition. Utiva offers training in various fields, including data science, agile development, growth hacking, product innovation, machine learning, and platform development. By engaging participants in real-world projects and market-based activities, Utiva promotes lifelong learning and equips individuals with the skills necessary to transition into new roles, regardless of their geographical location or internet access.
Hitch Tech
Seed Round in 2022
Hitch Tech is a platform designed for African schools that enhances educational access by curating high-quality educational videos tailored to local curricula and textbooks. It utilizes battery-powered video hotspots to store content, allowing students and teachers to access these resources offline through WiFi or local networks. By addressing the challenges of traditional education resources and technology accessibility, Hitch Tech aims to empower underserved communities in emerging markets. The platform facilitates unrestricted access to impactful videos, enabling users to overcome literacy barriers and fostering connections within communities. This innovative approach supports the growth of education and knowledge sharing in Africa.
Edusko.com
Grant in 2022
Edusko is a web-based education platform designed to assist parents in sub-Saharan Africa in finding and enrolling their children in quality schools. The platform offers comprehensive information about various educational institutions, including details on tuition costs and available financial aid options. By enabling parents to compare schools and make informed choices, Edusko aims to facilitate access to quality education in a more efficient and affordable manner. Through its services, the platform seeks to empower parents to make better decisions regarding their children's educational needs.
Reflective Learning
Seed Round in 2022
Reflective Learning is an edtech company focused on addressing learning gaps in students from early grades through its e-learning platform. The platform provides individualized programs and diagnostics that help identify conceptual deficiencies, enabling educators to tailor catch-up materials for each learner. By offering personalized resources, Reflective Learning aims to assist teachers in pinpointing and addressing specific learning gaps, thereby enhancing students' foundational knowledge and skills. This approach fosters a more effective learning environment, allowing students to strengthen their understanding of key concepts and improve overall academic performance.
Instill Education
Seed Round in 2021
Instill Education is a start-up organization based in Rosebank, South Africa, focused on transforming teaching and school leadership across Africa. Established in 2015, the company addresses the urgent need for high-quality teaching capacity on the continent through a practically immersive graduate learning program. This program combines integrated classroom training, demand-driven initiatives, and evidence-based pedagogies to enhance educator effectiveness. By employing data-driven methodologies, Instill Education aims to improve learner engagement and optimize time on task in every lesson, ultimately elevating the quality of teaching and learning in African schools.
Play Sense
Venture Round in 2021
Play Sense is an online education platform based in Kenilworth, South Africa, specializing in early childhood education. Founded in 2015, the company provides home-based childcare services that emphasize free and guided play as a means to enhance social learning. Its programs aim to prepare children for a seamless transition into formal schooling by fostering creativity, engagement, and excitement for learning. Additionally, Play Sense offers resources and courses designed to empower parents in effectively managing their children's educational journeys. The company's model is both cost-effective and scalable, catering to the evolving needs of progressive preschool education.
1 Million Teachers
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
1 Million Teachers focuses on empowering educators through innovative training programs designed to create life-long learners. By offering reward-based training, the organization enhances teacher engagement and motivation, which is crucial for addressing the global shortage of qualified educators, projected to reach 69 million by 2030. The company provides a variety of educational services aimed at fostering inclusive and gender-responsive education in under-resourced communities worldwide. Its programs, including the black belt program, mastermind program, anchor schools, and HH MSII SDG challenge, are supported by scalable e-learning technology and personalized assistance, ensuring that teachers are equipped to positively impact the futures of millions of children.
Mosabi
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mosabi is a platform designed to provide business and life skills to underserved citizens in emerging markets, focusing on financial literacy and management. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the platform integrates fintech and edtech to deliver essential skills and services. It employs gamified assessments, surveys, financial health checks, and local language chatbots to enhance user engagement and measure learning outcomes. By utilizing data analytics, Mosabi aims to promote financial inclusion, empowering users to make better decisions related to their businesses and personal finances.
Roundafire
Seed Round in 2020
Roundafire is a solution that offers a library of interactive e-storybooks in African languages to promote a culture of mother-tongue literacy during early childhood development.
Ambani Africa
Seed Round in 2020
Ambani Africa is a developer of a gamified educational platform focused on early childhood development in African languages. The company offers a mobile application that combines gaming elements with learning, catering specifically to young learners. Its platform includes an online language tutoring service and utilizes augmented reality to enhance the educational experience. Ambani Africa provides content in six African languages, aiming to support foundational learning and promote interaction in learners' mother tongues. By blending technology with culturally relevant educational resources, the company seeks to improve language acquisition and engagement among children in Africa.
1 Million Teachers
Seed Round in 2020
1 Million Teachers focuses on empowering educators through innovative training programs designed to create life-long learners. By offering reward-based training, the organization enhances teacher engagement and motivation, which is crucial for addressing the global shortage of qualified educators, projected to reach 69 million by 2030. The company provides a variety of educational services aimed at fostering inclusive and gender-responsive education in under-resourced communities worldwide. Its programs, including the black belt program, mastermind program, anchor schools, and HH MSII SDG challenge, are supported by scalable e-learning technology and personalized assistance, ensuring that teachers are equipped to positively impact the futures of millions of children.
AgriComm Media
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Agricomm is a full-service advertising agency specializing in the agricultural sector. The company offers a range of services, including marketing consulting, advertising planning, branding, media buying, and social media management. Additionally, Agricomm provides in-house video production, photography, and graphic design. This comprehensive suite of services is designed to help clients in the agricultural industry communicate effectively about their products and services, enhancing their visibility and reach within the market.
Swaiba
Seed Round in 2019
Swaiba is a technology company that focuses on developing a career discovery platform aimed at assisting students and industry professionals in identifying careers that align with their strengths and aspirations. In addition to this platform, Swaiba operates a marketplace where it offers a variety of products, including furniture, electronics, lighting, water bottles, and crockery, available for wholesale and retail. Through its technology and product offerings, Swaiba seeks to enhance the user experience while facilitating career exploration and consumer access to diverse goods.
Otrac
Seed Round in 2019
Otrac is a learning management system specializing in continuing medical education for healthcare practitioners. The company operates an e-learning platform designed for public and general health professionals, offering a variety of courses across multiple fields, including dental surgery, radiology, anesthesia, and pharmacology. This structured approach enables users to enhance their knowledge and skills through a diverse selection of educational options tailored to their needs.
Traindemy
Grant in 2019
Traindemy helps people acquire vocational and technical skills through online classes and offline practice opportunities. With Traindemy, people can acquire skills art and craft, engineering, and agriculture, online and offline from the masters and TVET schools. Traindemy is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
Zaio
Seed Round in 2019
Zaio operates an online coding school that focuses on providing customized learning experiences to help individuals develop skills for careers in technology. The platform offers a gamified approach to education, enabling learners to upskill in areas such as web and mobile development, data science, and other emerging technologies. With an emphasis on practical, interactive learning, Zaio provides on-demand tutoring and guarantees internships for graduates, ensuring that students have the support needed to secure employment after completing their courses. The company's goal is to build a pipeline of talent for companies by fostering the development of next-generation teams through tailored training.
MyJobPass
Seed Round in 2019
MyJobPass is a consulting and training service provider based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, specializing in human resources, e-learning, and program management. The company is currently operating in stealth mode, focusing on delivering innovative training solutions aimed at enhancing the skills and employability of students. Through its services, MyJobPass aims to bridge the gap between education and the job market, equipping individuals with the necessary tools for career success.
Quillo
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Quillo is a marketplace for used textbooks. Users are able to buy and sell textbooks online.
eLimu
Seed Round in 2018
eLimu is an educational technology company focused on creating an interactive learning platform for primary school students. Its platform serves as a comprehensive resource for various topics, featuring engaging content such as images, animations, and videos that enhance the learning experience. eLimu's literacy applications are particularly designed for children aged 5-7, combining local stories with effective teaching methods and exercises to improve reading and writing skills. In 2018, the company expanded its offerings with a Somali version aimed at adults and refugees in Northern Kenya, demonstrating significant success with an independent study showing a fourfold improvement in reading fluency. Recognizing the importance of support in educational technology, eLimu provides training for educators across Kenya to ensure that their tools effectively contribute to improved learning outcomes.
Syafunda
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Syafunda is an educational platform designed to enhance access to digital content through mobile technology. It was inspired by the founder's experiences in townships, where there was a significant lack of textbooks and qualified teachers in subjects like math and science. The platform offers supplementary learning resources via online channels, utilizing teachers to create educational content, including video tutorials and assessments. This approach aims to provide quality education to users, addressing the educational disparities faced in under-resourced areas.
Slatecube
Seed Round in 2018
Slatecube is a software as a service based talent accelerator. Slatecube develops artificial intelligence powered software solutions for learning and workforce development. Their software products include an accelerate early career up skilling and jobs platform for students and job seekers, workforce create early career recruiting programs, learn tools for creating and delivering masterclasses online, and goal8 for governments and organizations solving unemployment.
Earlybird Educare
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Earlybird Educare supports each child’s optimal learning and development through our blended play-based approach, which includes a combination of child-led free-choice activity periods and teacher-facilitated small-group and whole-class activity periods.
BlueBic
Seed Round in 2018
BlueBic is a cloud-based Student Information System aimed at enhancing the performance of schools across Africa. It offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates classroom management, student observation, tuition collection, and reporting, all accessible through a user-friendly application. The software simplifies workflow management for educational institutions by providing tools for record management, event and calendar coordination, grade tracking, attendance reporting, fee payments, and assignment management. By streamlining these processes, BlueBic enables educators to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their learning programs, while also fostering better communication with families.
Lightbulb Education
Seed Round in 2018
Lightbulb Education is an e-learning company based in Pretoria, South Africa, founded in 2015. The company develops and operates an online learning platform that connects students with subject matter experts and tutors. Through its platform, users can post questions, engage in chats, access educational content, and complete course-related assessments. Lightbulb Education focuses on providing innovative and effective teaching and training services to enhance the learning experience for its users.
LangBot
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Langbot is a teaching chatbot platform designed to enhance the learning experience for students through gamified courses. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform is capable of answering students' questions, contextualizing phrases, and understanding synonyms. This technology allows educators to engage students more effectively and facilitate quicker learning outcomes. Langbot aims to create an interactive and supportive educational environment that fosters student participation and comprehension.
Lightbulb Edtech
Seed Round in 2018
Lightbulb Edtech operates a learning management platform designed to simplify online learning and training. The platform provides a managed, customized, and cloud-based system that offers users access to subject matter experts and their digital resources. By focusing on quality and result-oriented teaching, Lightbulb Edtech aims to deliver effective educational services tailored to the needs of its clients.
ScholarX
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
ScholarX is an educational platform focused on delivering accessible learning opportunities to low-income individuals in Africa. It offers a variety of online courses in local languages, providing free resources, quizzes, and certificates to facilitate skill acquisition. The platform is designed to help learners develop practical skills that enhance their independence and earning potential. Additionally, ScholarX supports businesses by enabling employee upskilling, thereby contributing to workforce development and overall economic growth.
Rent Small Small
Seed Round in 2018
Rent Small Small is a Nigeria-leading prop-tech platform providing a unique rental solution to Nigerians in order to improve the home-seekers rental experience and increase homeowner's occupancy rate. Our business model is unique as it allows verified tenants to find a property on the go, stay within budget, and pay rent flexibly. We provide first-of-its-kind rent insurance for property owners against rent default, and unlike traditional agents, we don’t charge agency and legal fee. Our mandate is to provide suitable and affordable homes for home-seekers, influence the conception and birth of new homes to boost the livelihood and productivity of Nigerian youths, and help homeowners make their property rentable and profitable.
Zelda Learning
Seed Round in 2018
Zelda Learning is a Cape Town-based company that offers a personalized mobile platform aimed at providing students in high school and university with essential resources and tools for career guidance. The platform connects students to opportunities that align with their interests and skills, featuring resources such as quizzes and other informative materials. By facilitating access to tailored information, Zelda Learning supports students in making informed decisions about their educational and career paths.
M-Shule
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
M-Shule Ltd. is a mobile learning management platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing tailored educational content primarily in Maths and English through an adaptive learning engine that matches students with lessons suited to their individual needs. By utilizing SMS technology, M-Shule delivers personalized lessons directly to students and parents, allowing for continuous learning outside of traditional classroom settings. The platform not only tracks and analyzes student progress but also shares insights and reports with schools and educators, fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and institutions. M-Shule aims to enhance educational access for offline and low-income communities in East Africa, enabling millions to benefit from self-paced, interactive learning resources.
Trackosaurus
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Trackosaurus is an E-Learning platform focused on enhancing formative assessment for early education. The platform offers tablet-based games that help monitor the developmental progress of young children in areas such as emergent numeracy and cognitive skills. By providing teachers with reliable and real-time information on each child's progress, Trackosaurus allows educators to assess developmental skills effectively without compromising valuable classroom time.
M-Shule
Seed Round in 2017
M-Shule Ltd. is a mobile learning management platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing tailored educational content primarily in Maths and English through an adaptive learning engine that matches students with lessons suited to their individual needs. By utilizing SMS technology, M-Shule delivers personalized lessons directly to students and parents, allowing for continuous learning outside of traditional classroom settings. The platform not only tracks and analyzes student progress but also shares insights and reports with schools and educators, fostering collaboration among parents, teachers, and institutions. M-Shule aims to enhance educational access for offline and low-income communities in East Africa, enabling millions to benefit from self-paced, interactive learning resources.
Syafunda
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Syafunda is an educational platform designed to enhance access to digital content through mobile technology. It was inspired by the founder's experiences in townships, where there was a significant lack of textbooks and qualified teachers in subjects like math and science. The platform offers supplementary learning resources via online channels, utilizing teachers to create educational content, including video tutorials and assessments. This approach aims to provide quality education to users, addressing the educational disparities faced in under-resourced areas.
Uthini
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Uthini is a language learning platform designed to simplify the process of acquiring a new language through messaging. It connects busy professionals with tutors and practice partners, facilitating learning through text, voice notes, images, and videos. The platform provides a structured curriculum and utilizes chatbot technology to enable real-time conversations, allowing users to engage in practical language use. With accessibility via smartphones, Uthini makes language learning attainable for a wide audience, offering a convenient solution for those looking to enhance their language skills efficiently.
Mtabe
Seed Round in 2017
Mtabe operates an e-learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence and SMS technology to provide educational content and academic support to secondary school students, particularly those with limited access to the internet, textbooks, or smartphones. The platform offers a range of tools, study resources, and assistance to facilitate learning and help students advance in their academic pursuits. By addressing the educational needs of underprivileged students, Mtabe aims to enhance access to quality education and foster academic success.
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