Uolo, a fast-growing edtech company serving schools across emerging markets, has raised $7 million in new funding led by Five Sigma. This investment will accelerate the company’s expansion across the Gulf and broader MENA region, where digital learning adoption continues to climb.
Funding Round Snapshot
- Amount raised: $7M
- Lead investor: Five Sigma
- Focus areas: product development, market expansion, and platform upgrades
- Target markets: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC education hubs
Building the Next Generation of Digital Learning Infrastructure
Uolo offers centralized tools for:
- Classroom communication
- Student engagement
- Assessments
- School administration
The new capital will enable the company to strengthen these capabilities and support a growing number of schools transitioning to hybrid and fully digital environments.
Why Investors Are Backing Edtech in MENA
MENA’s edtech sector continues to attract strong interest due to:
- Large youth population
- Government-backed education reform agendas
- Increased demand for digital-first, scalable learning tools
Uolo’s traction among school networks and its ability to integrate seamlessly across education ecosystems were key drivers behind investor confidence.
Editor’s Note — The Startups MENA Team
At Startups MENA, we track the companies building the region’s knowledge economy. Uolo’s latest funding round is part of a broader wave of investment into education technology—one that strengthens digital access and reshapes how students and teachers connect. As learning evolves, startups like Uolo are paving the way for a more inclusive, technology-enabled future.
— The Startups MENA Editorial Team
