Nigerian ed-tech startup Tespire has secured an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding to further expand usage of its data-driven educational solutions.
Founded in Northern Nigeria in 2022 by Abdulkadir Suleiman Lapai and Umar Madugu, Tespire is building infrastructure that empowers school owners with digital tools like tablets and internet access to simplify administrative processes.
By helping schools streamline their revenue collection and administrative tasks, Tespire is also laying the groundwork for harnessing valuable data that will eventually drive personalised learning through artificial intelligence (AI).
The startup has been steadily growing its presence from its base in Northern Nigeria to the emerging tech ecosystem in Abuja, and has secured strategic partnerships with the likes of MTN Nigeria, Flutterwave, and Remita.
The pre-seed funding will help it scale its services, starting with the acquisition of more schools and focusing on improving young learners’ access to quality education.
“Tespire’s vision goes beyond just fixing administrative issues. We are committed to using the power of data to increase access to quality education across Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries, starting with local schools and scaling toward a broader national and international market,” Suleiman said.
