Bildup AI Raises $400K in Oversubscribed Angel Round to Scale Its Mission of Redefining Learning in Africa
Bildup AI, the fast-growing Nigerian AI-powered learning platform, has successfully...
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Bildup AI, the fast-growing Nigerian AI-powered learning platform, has successfully closed a $400,000 angel investment round, backed by a group of undisclosed investors. The round, which was oversubscribed, marks a major milestone for the company as it accelerates its mission to transform how Africa learns and prepares for the future of work.<br />
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Bildup AI is pioneering a new model of education that blends artificial intelligence with purpose-driven learning. The platform delivers personalised, practical, and affordable learning experiences that empower young people, professionals, and organisations to thrive in an AI-powered world.<br />
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“It’s incredibly encouraging when something that started as an attempt to solve a personal pain point grows into a national project,” said Chibuike Aguene, CEO of Bildup AI. “We’re not just building a product. We’re building a transformative organisation that will shape generations to come and redefine how we learn forever.”<br />
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With the new funding, Bildup AI plans to scale its operations, expand its team, and launch physical AI Learning Centres in Abuja and Lagos by early 2026, with more cities to follow. These centres will complement the company’s online platform, offering hybrid learning experiences that combine digital access with in-person mentorship, community, and hands-on training.<br />
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“We’re writing our own playbook,” Aguene said. “In every generation, there are a few startups with a mission that has generational impact — a mission that shapes an industry or creates a new one. Bildup AI is one of those organisations for this generation.”<br />
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Bildup AI is already making waves across Nigeria. Learners on the platform are accessing high-quality education at over 80% less cost than traditional training centers and learning up to 70% faster, thanks to its adaptive AI engine.<br />
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“We’ve had learners who previously paid between ₦350,000 to ₦450,000 at various tech training centers,” Aguene shared. “After months, they still didn’t understand th...
