How much funding has Ostaz raised?

Ostaz has raised $2.9M in total funding, most recently a Venture Round.

Who are Ostaz's investors?

Ostaz's investors include Techstars, Berytech, Crescent Capital Partners.

Where is Ostaz headquartered?

Ostaz is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.

What industry is Ostaz in?

Ostaz operates in Education, EdTech, Marketplace.

Ostaz

Acquired

Premium Private Tutoring in the MENA Region

Beirut, Lebanon · Founded 2016 · $2.9M raised

Education

EdTech

Marketplace

Headquarters: Beirut
Employees: 11–50
Founded: 2016
Business Model: B2C

Website: ostaz.com
Total Funding: $2.9M
Last Round: $500K Venture RoundMay 2022
Rounds: 3

About

Ostaz (formerly Synkers) is a leading premium private tutoring platform in the MENA region. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, Ostaz delivers personalized tutoring services for all school subjects, languages, homework help, and test preparation. The platform has supported over 60,000 students and onboarded thousands of teachers. Originally launched as Synkers, the company rebranded to Ostaz to support its global expansion. Ostaz was acquired by Inspired Education Group in 2021, becoming Ostaz by Inspired. In March 2025, it announced further adoption by top educational institutions across the region.

Summary

Ostaz is an Education company based in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 2016. It has raised $2.9M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $500K Venture Round round in May 2022. Investors include Techstars, Berytech and Crescent Capital Partners.

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