FUTURE OF LEARNING FUND

The Future of Learning Fund is a $20M early-stage venture fund to invest in new and improved models of learning that deliver education at scale and prepare Africans for the future of work.

There is a global reinvention of education taking place that better connects learning to jobs and the skills-based economy.

This revolution is more relevant in Africa than anywhere as the continent soon to have the largest youth population and workforce faces a generational opportunity to leapfrog traditional education systems.

As the first dedicated edtech investor in Africa, we aim to be the primary source of capital, coaching and community for founders shaping what will soon be the largest education market in the world.

A Thematic Fund of Future Africa

In launching thematic funds, we are intentionally increasing our breadth and depth in some of the most important and exciting sectors that will impact the continent’s future.

Our Focus

Sub-Saharan Africa | In and Out of School | Pre-K to Gray

Accelerated & Better Learning

Learn to Earn Skills & Alternative Pathways to Jobs

Digital Transformation of Higher Ed

Market & Employer- Driven Education

Innovative Technology & Education Finance

Capital, Coaching, and Community

We invest in Founders solving hard education and employment problems in Africa’s largest markets early. We bring experience in investing with conviction at the earliest stages and in building companies from 0 to $100m.

Pre-Seed & Seed $25,000 – $200,000

Significant Follow-On Capability up to $500,000

Founder Services drawing on deep operational and local expertise

Community of Global and African Domain Experts, Partners and Investors

Current Investments

Craydel

Higher education marketplace for choosing and accessing higher education in SSA, providing unique end-to-end support from application to enrollment to career preparation.

Akili Kids!

Africa’s first digital broadcast network exclusively focused on delivering high-quality, educational content. Watched by over 10 million children and their caregivers per week in Kenya.

Arifu

Mobile content marketplace with a strong focus on effective learner engagement that allows anyone to publish, source and buy learning material that drives adult skill-building and employability.

Nexford University

Online, next-generation university that provides students access to an international university experience, US degrees and real-world employment skills.