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Nexford University Funding Round

Learn Capital, New Markets Venture Partners and AMK Investment Office joined a $8 million Series A funding round for Nexford University. The financing round was announced on 9/8/2022.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
9/8/2022
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$8,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors

Learn Capital (Lead Investor) (Greg Mauro)

New Markets Venture Partners (Lead Investor) (Jason Palmer)

AMK Investment Office

Bisk Ventures

Future Africa (Iyin Aboyeji)

Future of Learning Fund

Global Ventures (Noor Sweid)

IFC

Proceeds Purpose
Nexford intends to launch several pathway programs -- six-month programs designed to equip learners with the skills they need to get specific jobs across five vertical areas, including the aforementioned new courses -- to complement its degree programs.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
1140 3rd St. NE 200
Washington, DC 20002
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
Nexford University enables greater social and economic mobility across the world by providing students access to a high quality, affordable, dynamic education that prepares them for the global workplace. We are creating a next-generation education experience that will positively impact millions of lives around the world.
Profile
Nexford University LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Nexford University Company Twitter Account
Company News
Nexford University News
Facebook
Nexford University on Facebook
YouTube
Nexford University on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Fadl Tarzi
  Fadl Tarzi LinkedIn Profile  Fadl Tarzi Twitter Account  Fadl Tarzi News  Fadl Tarzi on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Francis Ali
  Francis Ali LinkedIn Profile  Francis Ali Twitter Account  Francis Ali News  Francis Ali on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Paul Coleman
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