Cairo, Egypt – EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the region’s leading EdTech-focused CVC, has announced a strategic investment in LRNOVA, an innovative startup leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the way educational content is developed and delivered.
This investment was executed through the EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS) program, launched in partnership with the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE), aimed at fostering digital innovation, empowering youth, and creating sustainable employment opportunities within Egypt’s growing EdTech ecosystem.
LRNOVA’s AI-powered platform revolutionizes content creation by enabling institutions and individuals to convert traditional curricula and training materials into high-quality, interactive digital content at a fraction of the time and cost. Its core offerings include:
- Full-scale course creation
- Culturally customized virtual avatars
- Multilingual support, including Arabic
- An intelligent virtual tutor delivering personalized learning experiences tailored to user needs
This investment aligns with EdVentures’ renewed strategy of backing AI-driven solutions that enhance both the quality and accessibility of education, strengthening its long-standing mission of supporting EdTech innovation across the region.
Dalia Ibrahim, Founder and CEO of EdVentures, stated:
“We strongly believe in the transformative potential of AI in education. Our investment in LRNOVA is not simply financial support; it represents a clear step in our new strategic direction. We are excited about the platform’s ability to dramatically reduce the time and cost of producing high-quality educational content, enabling institutions and individuals to design more modern, engaging, and interactive learning experiences.”
Mohamed Amer, Founder and CEO of LRNOVA, added:
“This investment from EdVentures is a major milestone for us. Beyond funding, it brings valuable strategic expertise and partnerships that will accelerate our regional expansion. With this support, we can pursue our vision of making content creation more accessible, diverse, and impactful across the Arab world.”
As part of its growth roadmap, LRNOVA is prioritizing the Saudi market, with further expansion across the Gulf region on the horizon. Its business model blends subscription plans with enterprise packages tailored for universities, schools, and corporate training departments.
Since its establishment in 2017, EdVentures has invested in 28 startups and supported over 95 companies in the education and EdTech sectors across MENA.
