Untapped Global, a leading impact investment firm, has announced a strategic investment in ElimuTab, a Kenyan educational technology startup, to help expand access to quality education nationwide.
Co-founded in 2022 by Anthony Kahinga and Grace Wairimu, ElimuTab’s mission is to provide a revolutionary learning experience to children worldwide through its educational solutions. The company believes in equipping young minds with the latest technology and educational resources, enabling them to learn and excel in a fun and interactive way. The platform produces educational tablets tailored to support various educational curricula, including Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The tablets come preloaded with a range of curriculum-approved content, interactive learning apps, and e-books, offering students an enhanced learning experience, particularly in remote and underserved regions where educational resources are scarce.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the investment, David Kleiterp, Co-Head of Investments at Untapped Global, stated:
Our mission is to empower impact-driven SMEs in emerging markets, and ElimuTab perfectly aligns with this goal. By providing affordable, locally relevant educational tablets, they are democratizing access to quality education in Kenya.
Kleiterp further emphasized the importance of education in driving economic empowerment, highlighting that ElimuTab’s innovative solution addresses a critical challenge on the African continent.
He added:
This investment is not just about a product; it’s about opening doors to a brighter future for countless students across Kenya.
Since its launch, Elimutab has not just made strides, but significant ones, in the Kenyan education sector. It has sold over 9,000 tablets and formed partnerships with more than 120 schools. Additionally, the startup collaborates with local and global e-learning content providers, such as Duolingo and Google Classrooms, ensuring that students have access to a wide range of high-quality educational resources. These impressive achievements align with global goals for promoting quality education and reducing inequalities, making Elimutab a key player in advancing educational equity in Kenya. This track record of success instils confidence in the company’s capabilities.
Anthony Kahinga, Co-founder of Elimutab, expressed his optimism about the potential impact of the investment on the future of education in Kenya. He stated:
The investment will help the company overcome financial constraints and accelerate its mission to democratize access to quality education. With Untapped Global’s support, Elimutab is poised to make an even greater impact on the future of education in Kenya, bringing hope and optimism to the educational landscape.
Elimutab also aims to become the global leader in providing innovative educational solutions for children and to create a world where every child can access high-quality education, regardless of location or socioeconomic background. This dedication to empowering children with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s ever-changing world is a source of inspiration and motivation. Untapped Global’s investment in Elimutab is facilitated through its Smart Asset Financing™ model, which supports tech-enabled companies in emerging markets.
With this funding, Elimutab plans to expand its inventory and reach more students across Kenya, particularly in rural areas where educational resources are most needed.
