EdVentures Backs LRNOVA to Power the Future of AI-Driven Education in MENA

EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the region’s leading

EdTech-focused investor, has announced a strategic investment in LRNOVA, an innovative startup

leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to redefine the way educational and training content is created

This investment is part of the EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS) program—an initiative launched by EdVentures

in partnership with the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) The program is focused on accelerating

digital innovation in education, empowering youth, and supporting sustainable job creation across Egypt’s

expanding EdTech ecosystem

AI-Powered Platform Transforming Educational Content Creation

LRNOVA offers a robust, AI-driven platform that enables individuals and institutions to digitize

traditional curricula and training materials into high-quality, interactive digital content. By automating

time-intensive processes, the platform significantly reduces both the cost and time needed to produce

educational content

The platform’s capabilities include

Full course creation and digitization

A diverse library of culturally adapted AI avatars

Support for multiple languages, including Arabic

An AI-powered virtual tutor that delivers personalized learning experiences

These features make LRNOVA a powerful tool for schools, universities, and corporate training departments

aiming to modernize their learning environments

Strategic Alignment with EdVentures’ Vision for the Future of EdTech

This latest investment reflects EdVentures’ strategic pivot toward AI-enabled solutions that improve

the quality, scalability, and accessibility of digital education It also aligns with the firm’s longstanding

mission to empower early-stage EdTech startups that are leading the digital transformation of education

in the MENA regionDalia Ibrahim, Founder and CEO of EdVentures, commented

“We strongly believe in the transformative power of AI in education. Our investment in LRNOVA goes beyond

financial backing—it’s a strategic move that supports the evolution of learning experiences across the region

LRNOVA enables faster, more cost-efficient content creation, making interactive education more accessible than ever

LRNOVA Eyes Expansion into Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region

Following this investment, LRNOVA is set to scale its presence in the Saudi Arabian market, with plans to expand

further across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The company’s subscription-based business model

includes tailored enterprise packages for schools, universities, and corporate training teams, ensuring broad

accessibility across various sectors Mohamed Amer, Founder and CEO of LRNOVA, stated

This strategic investment from EdVentures is a turning point for LRNOVA. In addition to funding, we gain

valuable access to strategic guidance and regional partnerships that will fast-track our expansion and mission

to simplify and enrich content creation across the Arab world

About EdVentures

Launched in 2017 by Nahdet Misr Group, EdVentures is the MENA region’s first and leading corporate

venture capital firm focused on EdTech It supports startups and entrepreneurs through a combination

of incubation, acceleration, and investment programs Since inception, EdVentures has supported over 95

startups and invested in 28 companies driving innovation in education

About LRNOVA

LRNOVA is a cutting-edge AI-powered EdTech platform that enables the rapid creation of interactive

multilingual educational and training content The platform includes tools for video-based learning using

animated avatars and virtual tutors, designed to enhance learner engagement and accessibility

About the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE)

CFYE, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is dedicated to supporting inclusive and sustainable

youth employment across the MENA region and beyond, with a special focus on women’s economic

empowerment and adapting to evolving job market demands

About EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS)

A collaborative initiative by EdVentures and CFYE, the EdTech Venture Studio aims to transform the

education sector through digital innovation, youth empowerment, and job creation EDVS focuses on

identifying and scaling innovative solutions that can deliver long-term impact in the region’s education systems