EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Publishing Group, has invested in Egyptian ed-tech startups Schoolz and Ibn Sina Training Academy. This brings EdVentures’ portfolio to 24 startups, supporting innovation in student transportation and specialized medical training, further strengthening its position in the MENA ed-tech sector.
This year’s conference, held under the theme “Directing Technology in Education,” is a significant gathering aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among key players in the education sector.
Akhdar, the largest Arabic platform for educational content, has joined forces with Value Maker Studio (VMS) to enhance educational outreach and support tech startups in their expansion into the Saudi market. Akhdar offers a wide array of educational materials in Arabic, accessible in under 15 minutes, and is used by over 1.5 million users globally. VMS’s “Bridge Program” is set to aid Egyptian startups to navigate and penetrate the Saudi marketplace with a robust support system, starting January 2024.
