Egyptian ed-tech startup Career 180 has secured a substantial six-figure investment from Den VC to bolster its position as a leader in career development and education technology. Founded in 2016, Career 180 provides comprehensive support to young people by enhancing their skills to meet labor market demands through counseling services, workshops, and both theoretical and practical training programs across various specialties.
The investment will fuel Career 180’s strategic expansion into new markets, including Oman, Malta, and Saudi Arabia. Key focus areas for this expansion include scaling its Learning Management System (LMS) product, localizing course content into Arabic to increase accessibility, and strengthening its market presence in these regions. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming to qualify over 1 million individuals and create opportunities for 50,000 new beneficiaries, with a particular emphasis on those currently not employed.
“Building Career 180 has been more than just a business venture for me; it’s been a mission driven by the belief that every young person deserves to discover their path and achieve success, regardless of their starting point,” said Shrouk Alaa, co-founder of Career 180. “With the support of our valued partners and this recent investment, we are poised to expand our impact into new territories. Our expansion into Saudi Arabia and other regions will enable us to make a more significant difference in the lives of young people, empowering them to shape their careers and become the next generation of confident professionals.”
As part of its regional growth strategy, Career 180 is entering the Saudi market with the backing of VMS, a venture studio dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and global startups to scale their operations effectively within the MENA region. This collaboration is expected to play a crucial role in facilitating Career 180’s expansion and enhancing its ability to deliver impactful career development programs across the region.
