Kenya’s Eneza Education Merges with Pakistan’s Knowledge Platform
TLDR
- Kenyan startup Eneza Education and Pakistan's Knowledge Platform merge to create an African-Asian ed-tech venture focused on emerging markets.
- The newly merged company, now operating as Knowledge Platform, utilizes mobile, web, and SMS technology to offer educational content and assessments.
- Serving over one million learners in Africa and Asia, the team of 100+ professionals aims to provide low-cost learning solutions and equitable access to education in high-demand regions.
Kenyan ed-tech startup Eneza Education has merged with Pakistan’s Knowledge Platform, creating an African-Asian ed-tech venture focused on emerging markets.
The newly merged company, headquartered in Singapore and operating as Knowledge Platform, leverages mobile, web, and SMS technology to provide educational content and assessments. Together, they serve over one million learners across Africa and Asia, delivering low-cost learning solutions to address the educational needs of emerging market youth.
Eneza, founded in 2012, brings expertise in mobile-based B2C education for Africa, while Knowledge Platform offers digital content for B2B and B2B2C sectors. The combined team of over 100 professionals includes specialists in AI, instructional design, and education support, aiming to drive equitable access to education in high-demand regions.
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Key Takeaways
The merger between Eneza Education and Knowledge Platform signals a powerful new phase for ed-tech in emerging markets, with the combined entity focusing on Africa and Asia's massive youth populations. By merging B2C and B2B expertise, the company is positioned to expand its reach and provide scalable, affordable educational solutions that cover both curricular and 21st-century skills like digital and financial literacy. With the capacity to deliver low-cost educational services, the merger addresses a significant need for accessible learning in regions with high youth populations.
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