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Bridge International Academies

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Worlds largest chain of nursery and primary schools offering high-quality education at an affordable

Nairobi, KenyaFounded 2007Edtech
Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2017
Headcount 1–2k Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies operates in the education sector, focusing on providing high-quality education to children in underserved and marginalized communities worldwide. The company partners with local communities, teachers, and parents to deliver primary and pre-primary education through its community school programs. These programs aim to address the global issue of educational inequality, where one in two children are not learning effectively. Since its inception in 2009, Bridge International Academies has been recognized for its excellence in education through various international awards. The business model involves setting up community schools and offering home learning solutions, thereby generating revenue through tuition fees and educational services. The company serves clients in remote and underserved regions, primarily in countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and Andhra Pradesh. By leveraging continuous teacher training and development, Bridge ensures that its educators provide the best possible care and instruction to students. The market it operates in is characterized by a significant demand for quality education in areas with limited access to educational resources.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Employees
1,325
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
59.7/100
Industry
Education
Sector
Edtech, Nursing
Client focus
b2c

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Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES EEquity / VC Nov 2017 $250M Flat World Partners
LATE VCEquity / VC Mar 2015 $10M $40M Omidyar Network · NEA · MHS Capital · Learn Capital
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Growth signals

Bridge International Academies website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Bridge International Academies is 2.3K monthly website visits, up 521.6% over the last three months. Bridge International Academies's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.3K 3-month web change+521.6% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

17 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors7 additional known investors

  • Khosla Impact
  • British International Investment
  • Inclusive Ventures
  • Manta Ray Ventures
  • Omidyar Network India
  • PanAfrican Investment Co.
  • Rethink Education Management
Team profiled 29 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

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🇰🇪 Kenya · Nairobi HQ
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