Egypt EdTech Career 180 Gets Six-Figure Funding for Regional Expansion
TLDR
- Cairo-based education technology startup Career 180 has secured a six-figure investment from Den VC to expand its career development platform
- Career 180 offers career counselling, workshops, and practical training programs aimed at aligning youth skills with labour market demands
- The funding will be used to scale its learning management system (LMS), localise course content into Arabic, and strengthen its presence in new markets
Cairo-based education technology startup Career 180 has secured a six-figure investment from Den VC to expand its career development platform into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Malta. The funding will be used to scale its learning management system (LMS), localise course content into Arabic, and strengthen its presence in new markets.
Founded in 2016, Career 180 offers career counselling, workshops, and practical training programs aimed at aligning youth skills with labour market demands. The startup has already helped thousands of users enter the workforce and now aims to train over 1 million individuals and hire 50,000 new beneficiaries, focusing on unemployed youth.
Co-founder Shrouk Alaa described the company’s mission as “more than just a business,” emphasizing its focus on helping young people find direction and employment opportunities. The startup is also partnering with VMS, a MENA-focused venture studio, to accelerate its Saudi market entry.
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Key Takeaways
Career 180’s expansion comes at a time of rising demand for employment-linked education solutions across the MENA region. Youth unemployment remains a persistent issue, especially in countries like Egypt and Saudi Arabia, where governments are investing heavily in upskilling initiatives. By localising its content and expanding its LMS platform, Career 180 aims to provide accessible, culturally relevant learning experiences. Its focus on practical skills and job matching differentiates it from traditional e-learning platforms and aligns with national workforce development goals. With fresh capital and strategic partnerships, Career 180 is positioning itself as a regional leader in career-centric edtech, bridging education and employment for the next generation of professionals.
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