The round was led by Fuze, a prominent player in funding Francophone African startups.
The company’s platform allows students to find tutors for a variety of subjects, including math, science, languages, and more.
Smartprof’s platform also provides students with access to learning resources, such as practice problems and study guides.
The funding will be used to expand Smartprof’s operations in Morocco and to grow its team.
The funding for Smartprof is a sign of the growing interest in Edtech in Africa.
The continent is home to a young and growing population, and there is a growing demand for quality education. Edtech has the potential to help African students access high-quality education, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
Smartprof’s latest round of investment is expected to help the startup make a significant impact on the education sector in Morocco and help African students achieve their educational goals.
“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.
Zambian social enterprise Good Nature Agro (GNA) has secured $8.5 million in equity funding from Goodwell Investments, Oikocredit, and Global Partnerships/Eleos Social Venture Fund (GP SVF).
Lapaire, a fast-growing African eyewear startup, has secured significant financial backing from AfricInvest and Proparco to expand its optical care services across the continent.
Waribei, a fintech startup based in Ivory Coast, has successfully secured €750,000 ($820,462) in pre-seed funding to advance its innovative inventory financing solution designed for small traders across Africa.
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