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Edafa acquires 25% of Edtech Bonyan to enhance its expansion in MENA

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Nov 4, 2024
The deal aims to enable Bonyan to empower digital education in the Arab region

Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi-based Edafa Venture Capital has taken a 25% stake in the Bonyan platform, a company focused on teaching programming to children.

This investment aims to drive innovation and strengthen digital education in the Arab region, according to a recent press release.

Bonyan is an Edtech that targets children between the ages of 6 and 17 with its diverse programming courses.

The platform uses modern, interactive methods to equip children with foundational skills in programming and computing. By making learning engaging, Bonyan hopes to inspire a new generation of tech-savvy individuals.

Edafa’s investment in Bonyan reflects its commitment to supporting education that fosters technological growth.

This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on sustainable development and empowering a knowledge-based economy in the Arab world. By backing platforms like Bonyan, Edafa aims to nurture a generation that contributes to the region’s digital transformation.

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