{"id":61793,"date":"2026-03-25T11:17:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=61793"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:30:27","slug":"saudi-edtech-platform-gaga-raises-2-5-million-in-a-pre-series-a-round-led-by-phoenix-venture-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2026\/03\/saudi-edtech-platform-gaga-raises-2-5-million-in-a-pre-series-a-round-led-by-phoenix-venture-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi edtech platform GAGA raises $2.5 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Phoenix Venture Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saudi-based GAGA raises $2.5 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Phoenix Venture Partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The round will support GAGA\u2019s expansion plans and the development of AI-powered technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With this latest investment, GAGA\u2019s total funding since inception has reached approximately $4.2 million, following an earlier $1.7 million round\u2014reflecting strong investor confidence in the platform\u2019s growth trajectory and its role in Saudi Arabia\u2019s edtech landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Founded by Abdullah Al-Khorasani and Eyad Alshabaan, GAGA focuses on delivering high-quality live online educational programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The platform has successfully built one of the region\u2019s leading live learning ecosystems, offering more than 1,000 educational programs across over 200 academic and skill-based subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\"> It operates within a digital environment that connects students with teachers, emphasizing real interaction and improved learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Commenting on the milestone,Abdullah Al-Khorasani , Co-founder and CEO of GAGA, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><br>&#8220;This round marks an important step in GAGA\u2019s journey to empower every family in Saudi Arabia with access to high-quality live education&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8221; 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Steve Khayat, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Venture Partners, added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><br>&#8220;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&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8221; GAGA offers a modern model that deepens student engagement, and we are proud to lead this round and support its next phase of growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">About GAGA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">About Phoenix Venture Partners Ltd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Phoenix Venture Partners is a venture capital firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\"> 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 &amp; sustainability, with a focus on the MENA region and a global investment outlook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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