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- Saudi-based GAGA raises $2.5 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Phoenix Venture Partners
- The round will support GAGA’s expansion plans and the development of AI-powered technologies
GAGA, a live online education platform, has announced raising $2.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Phoenix Venture Partners, with participation from a number of family offices and investors.
With this latest investment, GAGA’s total funding since inception has reached approximately $4.2 million, following an earlier $1.7 million round—reflecting strong investor confidence in the platform’s growth trajectory and its role in Saudi Arabia’s edtech landscape.
Founded by Abdullah Al-Khorasani and Eyad Alshabaan, GAGA focuses on delivering high-quality live online educational programs.
The platform has successfully built one of the region’s leading live learning ecosystems, offering more than 1,000 educational programs across over 200 academic and skill-based subjects.
It operates within a digital environment that connects students with teachers, emphasizing real interaction and improved learning outcomes.
GAGA is also investing in AI-powered technologies to assess student performance and identify learning gaps, making the learning experience more interactive while enabling personalized learning paths that combine teacher expertise with artificial intelligence capabilities.
Commenting on the milestone,Abdullah Al-Khorasani , Co-founder and CEO of GAGA, said:
“This round marks an important step in GAGA’s journey to empower every family in Saudi Arabia with access to high-quality live education”.
He add:
” Through our partnership with Phoenix Venture Partners, we will continue expanding our network of teachers, enhancing our educational offerings, and advancing our technologies to reach more students across the Kingdom.”
Steve Khayat, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Venture Partners, added:
“Our investment in GAGA reflects our confidence in the team and its vision. The platform plays a meaningful role in elevating the quality of educational content and making it accessible to students through an interactive Arabic learning experience”.
He add:
” GAGA offers a modern model that deepens student engagement, and we are proud to lead this round and support its next phase of growth.”
GAGA continues to build an integrated live learning ecosystem in the region, offering an experience aligned with local culture and serving as a modern alternative to traditional private tutoring and non-interactive content.
About GAGA
GAGA is a Saudi edtech platform offering live online educational programs for students aged 4 to 18. The platform aims to redefine Arabic digital learning by combining live instruction with advanced technologies.
About Phoenix Venture Partners Ltd
Phoenix Venture Partners is a venture capital firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Its fund, Phoenix Venture Partners Innovation Fund (CEIC) Limited, invests in early-stage technology startups across sectors including fintech, insurtech, healthtech, edtech, logistics, agrifood, and energy & sustainability, with a focus on the MENA region and a global investment outlook.
