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Career 180 receives a six-figure investment from Den VC to support regional expansion.
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The edtech platform will focus on LMS localization, course content Arabic adaptation, and user growth.
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Career 180 aims to empower over 1 million individuals, with a focus on unemployed youth.
Cairo, Egypt – Career 180, one of the leading edtech platforms in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a new six-figure investment from Den VC, strengthening its leadership in career development and educational technology. The investment will support the company’s expansion into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Malta, where it will focus on scaling its Learning Management System (LMS), localizing course content, and increasing market presence.
The company has ambitious plans to impact over 1 million individuals, with a target of hiring 50,000 new beneficiaries, focusing particularly on currently unemployed individuals, building on its proven track record of user employment through its platform.
“Building Career 180 was never just a business for me—it was a mission. I truly believe that every young person deserves the chance to find their path and succeed, regardless of their starting point,” said Shorouk Alaa El-Din, Co-Founder of Career 180.
“With the support of our incredible partners and this recent investment, we are ready to take our work to new places. Expanding into Saudi Arabia and beyond means we can help more young people shape their career journeys and become the next generation of confident, empowered professionals. This is not just about scaling a company—it’s about creating real, lasting impact.”
Walid Khalil, Managing Partner at Den VC, also shared his support:
“We are proud to back Career 180 in its mission to close the gap between education and employment across the Middle East, Africa, and now Southern Europe,” said Walid Khalil.
“We believe in the team’s vision, their ability to execute, and their deep understanding of youth employment challenges. This investment reflects our commitment to scalable, tech-driven solutions with sustainable economic and social impact.”
Strategic Expansion into Saudi Arabia with VMS
As part of its regional expansion, Career 180 is entering the Saudi market with support from VMS, a venture studio that helps global startups grow across MENA. Leveraging VMS’s local expertise and extensive network, Career 180 aims to deepen its impact in Saudi Arabia with a strong focus on youth employment and skills development.
Moataz Abu Anq, CEO of VMS, emphasized:
*“Startups need more than funding to succeed—they need local guidance, support networks, and specialized services to quickly adapt to new markets. Through our soft-landing services, we work hand-in-hand with startups to accelerate their market entry and overcome operational and business challenges.”
Recognition and Partnerships
Career 180 has been recognized by HolonIQ as one of the top edtech startups in 2022, 2023, and 2024. It has also partnered with major organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), GIZ, Coca-Cola Egypt, and Plan International.
Co-Founder Shorouk Alaa El-Din was named one of the Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs in Africa by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Embassy of the Netherlands, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to youth empowerment and gender equality.
