Egyptian live learning edtech startup, Orcas, has raised $2.1 million in its latest funding round co-led by CIRA’s NFX Ventures, and Access Bridge Ventures. This pre-series A round recorded participation from Algebra Ventures, Launch Africa Ventures, Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund, and Seedstars International.
Orcas aims to unlock digital live learning capabilities for schools and teachers both offline and online in Egypt, KSA, and Pakistan (MENAP). Orcas’ platform provides an online discovery channel for parents to find tutors and hybrid courses. The hybrid learning experience offers personalised learning plans, learning style assessments, and practice assignments for each learner to guarantee the most tailored learning experience possible while empowering tutors to provide high-quality learning sessions.
“Learners today have different needs that edtech companies must cater to. For that reason, we have evolved into a learning platform that offers the complete spectrum of teacher-led & self-paced learning environments. With the funding, we will be able to continue to build our technology product, attract the best talent, and expand to new geographies in MENAP,” said CEO of Orcas, Hossam Taher.
This is considered the Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund’s first investment.
Orcas will be starting their operations in Lahore, Pakistan in early 2022 to help the students in the 5th largest country in the world find high-quality tutors and personalized learning plans.
