Egyptian ed-tech startup Career 180 has announced a significant six-figure investment to strengthen its position as a leader in career development and education technology. The investment, secured from Den VC, will support the company’s expansion into Oman, Malta, and Saudi Arabia, where it plans to scale its learning management system (LMS), localize its course content into Arabic, and increase its market presence.
Founded in 2016, Career 180 helps young people bridge the skills gap by providing counselling services, workshops, and both theoretical and practical training programs across various fields. The company’s mission is to help individuals develop the skills necessary to succeed in the labor market.
The six-figure investment will enable Career 180 to expand its reach and further its goal of qualifying over 1 million individuals. As part of its regional growth, the company aims to hire 50,000 new beneficiaries, with a focus on individuals currently unemployed. This effort builds on the success of those already employed through the platform.
Co-founder Shrouk Alaa shared her vision: “Building Career 180 has been more than just a business for me, it’s been a mission. I truly believe that every young person deserves to find their path and succeed, no matter where they start. With the support of our amazing partners and the recent investment, we’re ready to take our work to new places.”
She further added, “Expanding into Saudi Arabia and other regions means we can do even more to help young people shape their careers and become the next generation of confident, empowered professionals. It’s not just about growing a company, it’s about creating lasting impact.”
Career 180 is also receiving support from VMS, a venture studio that helps entrepreneurs and global startups scale in the MENA region, as it strengthens its footprint in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA market.
