Egypt-based edtech platform Career 180 has secured a six-figure investment from U.S.-based Den VC, fueling its expansion into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Malta.
The funding will support scaling its Learning Management System (LMS), localizing course content into Arabic, and enhancing its market presence in these regions.
Co-founded in 2017 by Shrouk Alaa El Din and Mohamed Akmal, Career 180 offers practical skills training and job-matching services through a SaaS-based LMS.
The platform aims to qualify over 1 million individuals and plans to place 50,000 new beneficiaries into the workforce, focusing particularly on unemployed youth.
“Building Career 180 has been more than just a business for me; it’s been a mission. I truly believe that every young person deserves to find their path and succeed, no matter where they start,” said Shrouk Alaa El Din, Co-founder of Career 180.
Den VC’s Managing Partner, Walid Khalil, expressed confidence in the team’s vision and execution capabilities, emphasizing the investment’s alignment with scalable, tech-driven solutions that have sustainable economic and social impact.
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Strategic Partnerships and Recognitions for Career 180
As part of its regional growth, Career 180 is expanding into the Saudi market with support from Value Makers Studio (VMS), a venture studio that assists global startups in scaling across the MENA region. VMS will provide local guidance, support networks, and specialized services to help Career 180 adapt quickly to new markets.
“At VMS, we believe startups need more than just funding to succeed, they need local guidance, supportive networks, and specialized services that help them quickly adapt to new markets,” said Moataz Abuonq, CEO of VMS.
Career 180 has been recognized as one of the top edtech startups by HolonIQ in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The platform has collaborated with organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), GIZ, Coca-Cola HBC Egypt, and Plan International.
Its founder, Shrouk Alaa El Din, was named among the Top 50 Female Entrepreneurs in Africa by the IFC and the Embassy of the Netherlands, highlighting the company’s commitment to gender inclusion and youth empowerment.
With this new investment and strategic partnerships, Career 180 is poised to make a significant impact on youth employment and skills development across the MENA region and Southern Europe.
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