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Egyptian edtech startup gears up for expansion

Egyptian educational technology startup, Edura, has successfully completed an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by Smart Zone Startups Studio and backed by angel investors. The funding will play a pivotal role in Edura’s mission to transform education by fostering connections between teachers and students through interactive lessons, offering a unique blend of traditional and modern learning approaches.

Founded in 2021 by visionary entrepreneur Osama Abdelwahed, Edura has rapidly gained recognition as an innovative educational platform. It facilitates dynamic interactions between educators and learners through live or recorded interactive lessons, accompanied by cutting-edge features such as online assessments and recorded student evaluations.

What sets Edura apart in the competitive Edtech arena is its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the intellectual property of educators while delivering an exceptional learning experience. The platform caters to a wide spectrum of educational levels, boasting an impressive user base of over 190,000 students and hosting more than 10,000 events, exams, and activities.

Eng. Osama Abdelwahed, the Co-founder and CEO of Edura, has highlighted the platform’s crucial role in addressing the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the education sector experienced a significant transformation, and Edura emerged as a bridge between traditional and modern teaching methods. Edura offers an interactive environment that facilitates connections between students and teachers, ensuring a professional and high-quality educational experience. The ultimate objective is to empower educators with the necessary tools to recreate real-world classroom experiences in virtual settings.

The recent undisclosed pre-seed funding round marks a pivotal moment in Edura’s journey. The infusion of capital will play a vital role in expanding the platform’s capabilities, fortifying its operational infrastructure, and fostering research and innovation in the field of educational technology.

Edura has achieved significant milestones in 2023, with a remarkable accomplishment of delivering over 7,000 educational lectures. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with more than 2,400 registered teachers on the Edura platform. With new funding in place, Edura is poised to elevate its presence further by focusing on expanding its customer base and establishing strategic partnerships.

As Edura looks ahead to the future, the company is dedicated to cementing its position as a prominent player in the field of Edtech. Its goal is to leave a lasting impact on the educational landscape, not only in Egypt but also beyond its borders.



Source: https://www.techinafrica.com/edura-egyptian-edtech-startup-gears-up-for-expansion-following-successful-pre-seed-investment/

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