• The edtech startup AltSchool is entering the European market after participating in the SuperCharger Ventures accelerator, aiming to grow beyond its African base.

• AltSchool will adopt a hybrid approach in Europe, with Malta as its base for in-person programs focusing on cloud engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and data science.

• Since launching in 2021, AltSchool has enrolled over 100,000 students and is exploring new revenue streams through B2B and B2B2C models.

Edtech startup AltSchool has announced its expansion into Europe, following its participation in the SuperCharger Ventures accelerator program.

The announcement was made at the SuperCharger Demo Day, marking a significant milestone. Furthermore, AltSchool aims to extend its impact beyond Africa, where it already operates in over seven countries.

SuperCharger, one of the world’s edtech-focused accelerators, provided the startup with valuable resources, mentorship, and connections. This will help the startup to hit its plans to leverage for continued growth across both Africa and Europe.

AltSchool Growing European Presence

The platform has been gaining steady traction in Europe, with the UK now ranking third in user registrations, behind Nigeria and Kenya. Since its inception, the platform has enrolled over 100,000 students in programs ranging from engineering and business to the creative economy and cybersecurity.

The company is also exploring business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) models to diversify its revenue streams.

Hybrid Approach in Europe

In Europe, AltSchool will adopt a hybrid model, with Malta serving as a base for in-person engagements. Its initial programs will focus on cloud engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science, differentiating from its fully online model in Africa.

“At AltSchool, we believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Our mission is to create accessible pathways for individuals to transform their lives and help businesses build the teams they need to innovate and grow.

“Expanding to Europe allows us to bring this vision to a region facing its own unique challenges in the workforce,” CEO Adewale Yusuf shared with Techpoint Africa.

According to Yusuf, the startup plans to do the same in Malta and is already in talks with the Maltese Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation.