Sguyen
VC Fund
Cape Town, South Africa
Sguyen is a VC fund in Cape Town focused on Education and EdTech. Mastercard foundation edtech fellowship program provides financial support product quality evaluation and certification, intensive skills development, coaching and mentorship to startups.
- Total investments:
- 84
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 77%
Last updated:
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Industries Sguyen invests in
Stages Sguyen invests in
Countries Sguyen invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Education 48 (57%)
- EdTech 16 (19%)
- E-Learning 16 (19%)
- Training 8 (10%)
- Information Technology 7 (8%)
Stage
- Grant 68 (81%)
- Non-equity Assistance 13 (15%)
Country
- Ethiopia 30 (36%)
- South Africa 19 (23%)
- Kenya 10 (12%)
- Nigeria 10 (12%)
- United States 3 (4%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
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Select Online Academy
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Select Online Academy is for high school students, delivering high‑quality, curriculum‑aligned education through interactive digital learning.This platform supports students with personalized instruction, flexible pacing, and exam‑oriented content to maximize academic performance.It aims to bridge educational gaps and expand access to qualitysecondary education. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Abugida Robotics and Technology Center PLC
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Abugida Robotics and Technology Center is an edtech and robotics hub that delivers hands‑on training in robotics, programming, and emerging technologies. It offers programs for students and professionals, including STEM‑for‑kids, AI, machine learning, 3D modeling, and advanced robotics with Arduino. The center aims to build technical talent andinnovation capacity by combining practical robotics projects with real‑world engineering and software skills. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
LucyBridge Academy
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LucyBridge Academy is a transformative force in education landscape, striving to close the country’s learning gap and prepare students for a digital future. The academy addresses critical challenges such as limited resources, outdated teaching methods, and teacher shortages by delivering modern, student‑centered learning. Through high‑qualityinstruction and holistic support,LucyBridge empowers learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven world. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Hasab Consultancy & Training
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Hasab Consultancy & Training is an Addis Ababa–based education consultancy that delivers tailored training and quality‑management solutions to improve teaching and learning in Ethiopian schools and institutions. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Medaf Academy
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Medaf Academy transforms education for primary and secondary students by personalizing learning to each child’s needs.Through in‑depth assessments of learning levels and preferences, it creates customized lesson plans that match individual learners.These tailored programs deliver effective, engaging, and enjoyable experiences that foster lastingacademic growth. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Yonak Educational Consultancy & Training Service
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YONAK Educational Consultancy & Training Service enhances education in providing modern, high‑impact professional development for teachers.The company focuses on digital, technology‑enhanced pedagogy and inclusive special needs education (SEN) to build educators’ skills, Through tailored training and consultancy, it empowers teachers to createeffective, equitable, and future‑ready classrooms. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Lifeline Addis
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Lifeline is an education and training platform focused on healthcare and home‑based care skills for nurses and caregivers in Ethiopia. It offers structured, onboarding‑style courses that cover clinical home care, ethics, safety, documentation, and patient‑centered practices. The academy aims to standardize and professionalize home‑health servicesby equipping frontline workers with practical, high‑quality training for real‑world care settings. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Mogzit In-home Care
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Mogzit In-home Care is a consumer services company that provides part time nanny and home tutor services. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Lilo Digital Academy
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Lilo Digital Academy provide practical, skill‑based courses in social media marketing, graphic design, video editing, and camera studies.Their programs are designed for both beginners and those looking to improve, with a focus on real‑world application.They equip learners with creative and technical abilities to succeed in the digital and mediaindustries. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
Nu Chika Enabuka
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Nu Chika Enabuka creates unique opportunities for children and families to learn, grow, and thrive through play‑based experiences. This offers immersive events, recreational spaces, media content, artisanal products, and community outreach programs. Nu Chika Enabuka believes in the power of play to shape positive, inclusive futures for all. | $60K / Grant / Mar 30, 2026 | |
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FAQ
What does Sguyen invest in?
Sguyen invests primarily in Education, EdTech and E-Learning startups, most often at Grant and Non-equity Assistance stage. Most of the 84 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Ethiopia. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Sguyen last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Sguyen closed in Mar 2026. Shizune tracks 84 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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