– Edafa Venture Capital has acquired a 25% stake in Bonyan, a platform focused on teaching programming to children, aiming to drive innovation in digital education across the Arab region.
– By investing in Bonyan, Edafa enables the platform to expand its educational programs, which target children aged 6-17 with engaging, modern methods for teaching programming and computing skills.
– This investment aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, focusing on sustainable development and fostering a tech-savvy generation to support the region’s digital and economic growth.
Saudi Edafa Venture Capital has taken a 25% stake in the Bonyan platform, a company focused on teaching programming to children. This investment aims to drive innovation and strengthen digital education in the Arab region.
Bonyan’s Mission to Educate Young Coders
Bonyan targets children between the ages of 6 and 17 with its diverse programming courses. The platform uses modern, interactive methods to equip children with foundational skills in programming and computing. By making learning engaging, Bonyan hopes to inspire a new generation of tech-savvy individuals.
Aligning with Saudi Vision 2030
Edafa’s investment in Bonyan reflects its commitment to supporting education that fosters technological growth. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on sustainable development and empowering a knowledge-based economy in the Arab world. By backing platforms like Bonyan, Edafa aims to nurture a generation that contributes to the region’s digital transformation.
Upcoming Event: Startup Sync in Cairo
In addition to the Bonyan investment, Edafa Venture Capital is set to host “Startup Sync,” an exclusive event in Cairo next November. This event will offer a platform for networking and idea exchange among leaders from various industries. It will help Edafa strengthen ties with potential partners, further advancing its mission in the education and tech sectors.
Also Farid, an Egyptian EdTech startup, secured $250,000 in pre-seed funding from Saudi businesswoman Amal bint Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan.
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