How much funding has Foondamate raised?

Foondamate has raised $2.0M in total funding, most recently a Seed round.

Who are Foondamate's investors?

Foondamate's investors include LocalGlobe, Emerge Education, First Check Africa, Loftyinc Capital, Future Africa.

When was Foondamate founded?

Foondamate was founded in 2020.

Where is Foondamate headquartered?

Foondamate is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

What industry is Foondamate in?

Foondamate operates in Artificial Intelligence, Education.

Foondamate

Your smart study robot on WhatsApp

Cape Town, South Africa · Founded 2020 · $2.0M raised

Artificial Intelligence

Education

Headquarters: Cape Town
Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2020
Business Model: B2C

Website: foondamate.com
Total Funding: $2.0M
Last Round: $2.0M SeedMay 2022
Rounds: 1

About

FoondaMate is a South African edtech startup founded in 2020 by Dacod Magagula and Tao Boyle. The platform enables students with poor internet access and low-quality phones to access study resources via WhatsApp and a dedicated Android app. Its AI chatbot provides 24/7 access to past exam papers, memos, and homework answers, helping bridge educational inequality across Africa. The company raised $2M to scale its WhatsApp and Facebook-based learning chatbot.

Summary

Foondamate is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2020. It has raised $2.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $2.0M Seed round in May 2022. Investors include LocalGlobe, Emerge Education and First Check Africa.

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