# AltSchool Africa: Higher education, Austin, United States

> AltSchool Africa: AltSchool Africa is a digital learning platform and edtech startup founded in 2021 by Adewale Yusuf, Akintunde Sultan, and Opeyemi Awoyemi.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/altschool-africa (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# AltSchool Africa

AltSchool Africa is a digital learning platform and edtech startup founded in 2021 by Adewale Yusuf, Akintunde Sultan, and Opeyemi Awoyemi.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Higher education Austin, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2022 4 years old
- **Team:** 330 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $2.2M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Apr 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for AltSchool Africa has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About AltSchool Africa

AltSchool Africa is a digital learning platform and edtech startup founded in 2021 by Adewale Yusuf, Akintunde Sultan, and Opeyemi Awoyemi.

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, it operates as a fully virtual school aimed at redefining higher education in Africa. The company focuses on training individuals in high-demand tech skills, particularly targeting those with no prior experience in technology. AltSchool Africa has expanded its reach to Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Malta, and has partnered with government entities in Cape Verde. The platform offers a diverse curriculum through five specialized schools, including Software Engineering, Data, Product, Creative Economy, and Business. It provides diploma courses and accelerated programs, along with career support services such as mentorship and job placement. With a commitment to accessibility, AltSchool Africa features flexible tuition options, including a pay-as-you-earn model. The company has received significant interest, with over 50,000 applications from more than 80 countries, and aims to become a leader in digital skills education.

## What company datasets say AltSchool Africa raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$2.2M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Seed**

Last round date **Apr 2023**

Investors listed **12**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [SuperCharger Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/supercharger-ventures)

Each firm lists AltSchool Africa on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

tech skills for african job seekers immersive learning african digital economy youth empowerment african digital skills digital skills africa remote learning tech startup skills product design tech skills certification africa digital skills for entrepreneurs agile methodologies industry-recognized certificates tech skills for africa youth tech skills training africa data storytelling

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- **Sector:** Higher education
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61131, 611420, 611430, SIC 8299, 8244
- **Region:** Texas
- **Revenue:** $1.5M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/altschool-africa)

## Higher education in United States

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