Homegrown edtech startup Gaga secured USD 2.5 mn in a pre-Series A round led by Phoenix Venture Partners, with participation from family offices and individual investors, according to a press release. The funding brings its total to USD 4.2 mn.

Where will the money go? The funding will support the expansion of Gaga’s teacher network, enhancement of its technology stack, and scaling of Arabic-language educational content across the Kingdom. The company is also investing in AI-powered tools to personalize learning and improve student outcomes.

About Gaga: Founded in 2021 by Abdullah Al Khorasani (LinkedIn) and Eyad Alshabaan (LinkedIn), Gaga delivers live, interactive online education for students aged 4-18, offering over 1k programs across 200 subjects through real-time, gamified learning experiences.