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EdVentures Backs LRNOVA as AI Course Builder Targets Saudi Launch and Gulf Expansion

EdVentures invests in LRNOVA to scale AI-driven learning content across MENA, boosting Egypt's edtech and youth jobs. Faster, cheaper, localized courses with Arabic support.

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Published on: Sep 18, 2025
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EdVentures Backs LRNOVA as AI Course Builder Targets Saudi Launch and Gulf Expansion

EdVentures backs LRNOVA to scale AI-based learning content across MENA

EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group, has invested in LRNOVA through the EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS) program run with the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE). The goal: speed up digital innovation, empower youth, and create new jobs inside Egypt's edtech scene.

Why this matters for education leaders

  • Faster content production: Turn curricula and training materials into interactive digital modules in hours instead of weeks.
  • Lower costs: Cut production spend while maintaining quality standards for schools, universities, and corporate L&D.
  • Personalized learning: An AI virtual tutor adapts materials to each learner's needs.
  • Local relevance at scale: Culturally relevant avatars and full Arabic support, with multi-language delivery for regional rollouts.

What LRNOVA offers

The platform converts traditional content into ready-to-deploy courses with quizzes, interactive elements, and assessments. It also supports end-to-end course creation, so teams can build, update, and publish from a single workspace.

Avatars and localization options help institutions deliver engaging content that fits regional norms. Arabic support is native, with additional languages available for cross-border programs.

Program context

This investment comes via EDVS, a program developed by EdVentures and the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE). The focus is clear: practical digital solutions that create real opportunities for youth and strengthen Egypt's education ecosystem.

EdVentures' strategic lens

"We strongly believe in the transformative potential of AI in education. Our investment in LRNOVA is not simply financial support; it represents a clear step in our new strategic direction. We are excited about the platform's ability to dramatically reduce the time and cost of producing high-quality educational content, enabling institutions and individuals to design more modern, engaging, and interactive learning experiences." - Dalia Ibrahim, Founder and CEO, EdVentures

LRNOVA's outlook

"This investment from EdVentures is a major milestone for us. Beyond funding, it brings valuable strategic expertise and partnerships that will accelerate our regional expansion. With this support, we can pursue our vision of making content creation more accessible, diverse, and impactful across the Arab world." - Mohamed Amer, Founder and CEO, LRNOVA

Go-to-market and pricing

LRNOVA is prioritizing Saudi Arabia first, with wider Gulf expansion next. The business model combines subscriptions with enterprise packages for universities, schools, and corporate training teams.

How to act on this (practical next steps)

  • Run a 4-6 week pilot on a high-need course or onboarding module; track time-to-publish and learner outcomes.
  • Standardize a content workflow: source → convert → review → localize → publish → measure.
  • Set guardrails: privacy, data residency, accessibility, and academic integrity policies.
  • Define success metrics up front: completion rates, assessment gains, production time saved, and instructor effort reduced.
  • Upskill faculty and IDs on AI-assisted authoring to sustain output after the pilot.

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