East Africa Education Facility
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We invest in education startups in East Africa that have the greatest impact on education quality and access for low-income students.
- Program
- Education
- East Africa
Over 10 years, our goal is to improve education outcomes for school-aged children across East Africa.
Our collective futures will be affected by the success or failure of Africa’s youth.
We provide equity and convertible debt to East Africa’s most promising education ventures. Our performance-based financing approach rewards companies dedicated to impact and finding creative solutions to the challenges poor communities face.
Delivering high-impact education solutions with a focus on pre-primary education and teacher training
Proven education business models that are ready to scale, with a focus on education financing for low-cost primary schools, educational technology solutions, and supplemental education programs
Pioneering new education models and revenue streams that have the potential for significant impact across the entire ecosystem, with a focus on student finance and education technology solutions
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Temporary loans, permanent education
One school at a time, East African lenders are making it easier for children to gain a quality education and thrive.
Case Study
Ed Partners
Education
East Africa
2021
Financing the future of education in East Africa
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