Zoom, a global leader in the cloud-based video conferencing industry, has provided funding to Kabakoo Academies. The startup is a Malian edtech, a pioneer of “no code” and the first African player to enable individuals to design and deploy applications without coding. The amount raised was not disclosed.
Zoom funded Kabakoo Academies through its EdInnovation award. It is a prestigious award that recognizes “the most daring and brilliant solutions for underserved students.” It has been awarded to six startups around the world. The African edtech startup seeks to democratize access to educational technologies for the benefit of young Africans.
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Founded in 2018, it helps students to acquire skills in technological products, become entrepreneurs or leading employees. It launched its first “no code” training in March 2021, given to 20 young learners. This is an “intensive Fullstack” program, implemented in partnership with Contournement, a European company specializing in the subject.
Charles Rapulu Udoh
Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
He is also an award-winning writer