# Funzi: E-learning, Espoo, Finland

> Funzi: Funzi is a Finnish EdTech social enterprise based in Espoo, founded in 2014. Based in Espoo, Finland. Founded 2014.

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

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# Funzi

Funzi is a Finnish EdTech social enterprise based in Espoo, founded in 2014.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

E-learning Espoo, Finland

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 15 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 3.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Mar 2022

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Funzi

Funzi is a Finnish EdTech social enterprise based in Espoo, founded in 2014.

It operates a mobile learning ecosystem that provides free, short self-study courses focused on employability, entrepreneurship, and life skills. Funzi aims to make quality education accessible to 90% of the global population, particularly in emerging markets where traditional education may be limited. The name "Funzi" comes from the Swahili word for "learning," reflecting its inspiration from Africa. The mobile learning service is designed for all mobile devices, including low-end feature phones, and is optimized for low-bandwidth environments. Users can access courses directly through a mobile web browser without needing to download an app. Funzi has served over 6 million learners worldwide and has a strong commitment to supporting individual learners, refugees, and educational institutions. Its curriculum includes practical skills such as food safety and financial management, aiming to empower users and enhance their livelihoods.

## What company datasets say Funzi raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **3.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **3**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **3.3M**

Last round date **Mar 2022**

Investors listed **1**

## Founders and team

From Funzi's own website: 6 on the team.

- **Oona Hakala** Head of Research
- **Antti Kokkinen** Chairman of the Board
- **Chandril Roy Chowdhury** Content Lead, Marketing and Development
- **Juha Vähäpassi** Executive Director
- **József Geréby** Product Lead
- **Kreeta Savet** Project Manager

Advisers *Aape Pohjavirta* *Corey Henderson*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

accessible learning remote learning mobile pedagogy project management digital skills learning accessibility career development employee training course customization multilingual courses learning on any device education information technology & services learning progress tracking low-data consumption productivity

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** E-learning
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61131, 611710, SIC 8299
- **Region:** Catalunya
- **Revenue:** 3.6M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/funzi)

## E-learning in Finland

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- [**seppo.io** Helsinki · founded 2012](https://millionrounds.com/startup/seppo-io)
- [**Moomin Language School** Espoo · founded 2015](https://millionrounds.com/startup/moomin-language-school)
- [**Freeed** Helsinki · founded 2018](https://millionrounds.com/startup/freeed)
- [**Reactored** Jaervenpaeae · founded 2015](https://millionrounds.com/startup/reactored)

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