Future of Learning Fund

The Future of Learning Fund (FLF) is a venture capital firm with a bold mission to revolutionize education across Africa by leveraging technology and innovation. Based in Nairobi, the fund targets early-stage companies, particularly in the EdTech, skills development, and future-of-work sectors. It focuses on addressing the continent’s deep-rooted educational challenges, such as the massive skills gap and the lack of access to quality learning resources, which have left 87% of 10-year-olds in Sub-Saharan Africa unable to read a simple story. The fund supports solutions that provide personalized, adaptive, and data-driven learning models to combat these issues. Launched in 2017, FLF typically invests in Seed and Series A rounds, with a growing portfolio that includes key players like Nexford University, a tech-enabled higher education platform, and Craydel, an EdTech startup connecting African students to global education opportunities. By aligning education with job market needs, the fund aims to prepare Africa’s youth for global employment, particularly as the region’s workforce is expected to reach one billion by 2050. Co-founded by Julia Moffett and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, FLF takes a hands-on approach, offering mentorship and strategic guidance in addition to capital. Their team collaborates with co-investors such as Future Africa and New Markets Venture Partners, amplifying the impact of their investments. With a commitment to scalable, tech-driven solutions, the Future of Learning Fund is playing a pivotal role in bridging Africa’s education and employment gap.