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Future of Learning Fund
Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The fund views Africa as a generational investment opportunity driven by the world's most dynamic demographics, with the continent expected to hold a large share of the global youth population and workforce by 2050. It backs the digital transformation of education to expand access and affordability where demand for quality learning outstrips supply. It focuses on personalized, adaptive, and data-driven learning tools that address teacher shortages and learning poverty, as well as skills-focused, competency-based models that create faster, cheaper pathways to employment. It also supports education models that build a distributed African talent pipeline for the global workforce.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 7 of 8 portfolio companiesEdTech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×3Impact & Social Good ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Fintech ×1GovTech ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:Kenya×2United States×2South Africa×2
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12021 · 12 dated
Akili Network develops educational content and programming for children, with a focus on early childhood learning in East Africa.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & EntertainmentNairobi, KE
Jeff Schon(CEO and Co-Founder)inJesse Soleil(President and Co-Founder)in
PartnerJulia Moffett· solo GP
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalFuture AfricaAcumen
Craydel is an AI-powered study-abroad platform that matches African students to universities and courses using a machine-learning engine trained on real admission outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplaces
Manish(Co-founder)John(Co-founder)Shayne(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalBisk VenturesChui VenturesEnza CapitalLoftyInc CapitalNairobi Business Angel Network+4 more
Nexford University is an accredited online university offering competency-based bachelor's and MBA programs designed around employer-demanded skills, with lower tuition and faster, flexibly paced graduation than traditional institutions.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechImpact & Social GoodWashington, US
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalBisk VenturesDoha Tech AngelsFuture AfricaGlobal VenturesInternational Finance Corporation+2 more
Nexford University offers online MBA and Master's degree programs in finance, data analytics, digital transformation, and AI technology management, alongside bachelor's and associate degrees with AI specialization.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
PartnerJulia Moffett· solo GP
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeCapria VenturesFuture AfricaGlobal VenturesIFCLearn Capital+1 more
Propel builds technology that improves government benefits access and management for Americans facing financial hardship.
FintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodSocialBrooklyn, US
Jimmy Chen(CEO, Co-Founder)inJeff Kaiser(COO, Co-Founder)inRam Mehta(CPO, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFinancial Venture StudioInspired CapitalKleiner PerkinsNew York Life VenturesNyca+9 more
Reflective Learning offers educational tools — Numerate for maths and Lingo for English — designed to identify and close learning gaps in students, focusing on foundational skills in these gateway subjects.
EdTech
PartnerJulia Moffett· solo GP
Resolute Education provides curriculum products and a learner dashboard used by teachers in schools for classroom instruction.
EdTech
PartnerJulia Moffett· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Future of Learning Fund made?
- Future of Learning Fund has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does Future of Learning Fund invest at?
- Future of Learning Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Future of Learning Fund's typical check size?
- Future of Learning Fund typically writes checks of $150K – $650K.
- What sectors does Future of Learning Fund focus on?
- Future of Learning Fund focuses on EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech, Media & Entertainment, Robotics.
- Does Future of Learning Fund lead rounds?
- Yes, Future of Learning Fund leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWISE@Accra w/ Julia Moffett, Founder and CEO of Future of Learning Fund
siro360 · Julia Moffett
WISE@Accra w/ Julia Moffett, Founder and CEO of Future of Learning Fund | "We believe strongly that the continent has the potential to shape the future of learning as much as Silicon Valley does..." More from Julia Moffett,... | By Siro360
Julia Moffett · facebook.com
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