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The funding round was led by Reach Capital, with participation from Classera, Brighteye Ventures, e& capital, and several business angels.
LabLabee plans to use the funds to expand its operations in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region and enter the US market.
The company will also introduce new hands-on training labs and expand its course catalog to include topics like industry 4.0, telco security, telco AI, and edge computing. Additionally, LabLabee will hire more staff to support its growing user base.
Founded in 2021, LabLabee offers hands-on learning experiences in future network technologies.
The company works with telecom operators, vendors, industrial companies, and more to integrate practical exercises into their training programs.
Esteban Sosnik, General Partner and Co-Founder at Reach Capital, praised LabLabee for its deep technical experience and industry knowledge.
He noted that the company is addressing a critical need in the telecom sector by helping workers upskill and reskill.
LabLabee’s co-founder, Samir Tahraoui, highlighted the challenges faced by telcos and industrial engineers in learning new technologies.
He emphasized that LabLabee’s platform makes learning easier, faster, and field-ready.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.

Sabou Capital, a Nigerian impact investment firm focused on technology-driven small and medium-sized businesses, has received an undisclosed anchor investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund.

Peach Payments, a leading South African digital payment service startup, has secured a $30 million funding deal led by Apis Growth Fund II and participation from Enza Capital.

Google has unveiled the latest cohort of startups selected for the 2024 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, reinforcing its commitment to fostering Africa’s growing tech ecosystem.