EdTech startups in Tanzania
There are 65 EdTech startups in Tanzania which include Ubongo, tHL, Shule Connect, Learning Hub Tanzania, Ubongo Kids. Out of these, 7 startups are funded.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 4 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Yale University.
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in Tanzania
1. Ubongo
Provider of multi-platform educational content for kids. Platforms include Ubongo, Ubongo kids and Akili and me. Ubongo Kids provides educational TV series that teach science, technology, engineering, math, financial literacy, and life skills through animated stories and songs. Akili and Me provide a virtual world for interactive learning for language, letters, numbers, and art. Accessible through TV, radio and mobile phones.
Key facts about Ubongo
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Unreasonable and Imaginable Futures
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 11 of 2,042 Competitors
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2. tHL
tHL is a mobile app that provides learning resources for school exams. It contains past papers, exam results, and more. It provides resources for various subjects which include biology, commerce, history, physics, maths, and more. The app is available on the Android platform.
Key facts about tHL
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Tanzania
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 130 Competitors
Key facts about Shule Connect
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 375 of 7,065 Competitors
Provider of academic materials and resources for secondary school students. It offers subject notes, exam series, and topical examinations to support the learning process.
Key facts about Learning Hub Tanzania
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Tanzania
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 96 of 2,042 Competitors
5. Ubongo Kids
Provide educational animated stories to teach school subjects for kids aged 7 to 14 years. It teaches math, science, and life skills. It also offers interactive eBooks and apps for further learning and engagement.
Key facts about Ubongo Kids
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 31/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 168 of 988 Competitors
