Cairo, Sep 2nd. Emonovo (formerly MARJ3), the MENA region’s leading Ed-tech platform, has successfully raised an undisclosed bridge round by strategic angel investors from US, Europe, and MENA and follow-on investment from Flat6Labs.
Emonovo (Formerly MARJ3) is the MENA region’s leading Ed-tech platform that utilizes technology and data to match MENA youth to the best-fit majors and universities worldwide.
The participating angel investors compile extensive working experience in giant companies like META, Klarna, Alan, as well as prominent VC and Private Funds while having distinguished backgrounds in EdTech, FinTech, HR, and investment sectors.
“Flat6Labs has been a firm believer in Emonovo’s team and platform from day one. This investment is a testament to our belief in Emonovo’s mission to empower students in the MENA region in their educational journey. We’re excited to see how the team will develop their platform even further and support more potential students towards fulfilling their educational ambitions in the best universities around the world,” said Dina El-Shenoufy, Chief Investment Officer of Flat6Labs.
“I am a firm believer in the power of education to transform people’s lives, and I’m super excited to be backing the team behind Emonovo,” said Willie Elamien, an angel investor.
This investment is aimed to boost the new brand strategy and fuel the growth of university onboarding & student recruitment through the platform. It will also be used to update the platform technology to optimize the matching and data management.
“As a proponent of tech and social impact, I’m delighted to invest in Emonovo, the future of higher education in the region,” said Rama A. Chakaki, an angel investor.
Emonovo (Formerly Marj3) Founders
Marj3 platform was founded by Abdo Samy, Sami Al-Ahmad, and Ahmed Elgebaly in July 2016 as a comprehensive database containing educational opportunities worldwide for Arab youth in a simplified way. In 2017, within less than a year after its establishment, the platform obtained pre-seed funding from Flat6Labs’ FAC Egypt Fund, which enabled them to grow and reach a far larger segment of the target audience in the Middle East, achieving more than two million monthly visitors on Marj3’s website.
In 2020, as they continued to grow, they managed to obtain a new investment round from a US-based investor (Expert Dojo), synchronizing with the launch of Marj3 education services to help students in the Arab region find the best suitable universities for them worldwide. Then, after a short period, Marj3 managed to secure partnerships with more than 300 universities globally in various fields.
In 2022, the 3 co-founders decided to support students fully from A to Z in their experience to follow their educational journey. They shifted from scholarships to university and student matching arena. In March 2022, Marj3 became Emonovo with some internal and external adjustments and new branding. Learn more here
“This strategic investment round is going to help us make Emonovo available to more students than ever before. Our mission is to help students achieve their educational dream, and I am super excited that our investors are aligned with us on making our unique solutions and technology experience available for everyone soon.” said Sami Al-Ahmad – CEO & Co-Founder at Emonovo.
About Emonovo
Emonovo (formerly MARJ3) is the MENA region’s leading EdTech platform that uses the technology and the data to match MENA youth to the best-fit majors and universities worldwide.
At Emonovo, we help you find the most suitable university for you in which you’ll completely study at your own expense. This support is free of charge, from the moment you start your research of universities to obtaining university admission along with all the required steps. Process includes:
- Finding the right major and school suitable for your skills.
- Determining the most appropriate country and university for this specialization and the possible budget for studying.
- Helping you prepare all documents in addition to applying to universities and obtaining admission.
- Possibility of assistance in obtaining a partial reduction of tuition fees (ranging between 10% – 50%, depending on the university).
- Assistance in visa procedures and travel preparation.
- Staying in touch throughout your study period for any needed support or assistance.
Emonovo Team
View articles
Recommended Articles to Read
Emonovo: Revolutionizing Study Abroad Opportunities in the MENA Region
🎉 Great news for students aspiring to study abroad in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)! 🎉 We’re excited to share that Emonovo has been recognized as one of the “MENA EdTech 50” by HolonIQ, a milestone that highlights our commitment to transforming education technology and making study abroad dreams a reality. Our Commitment […]
By Emonovo Team
Marj3 platform is now Emonovo! Yaaay – Official announcement
Marj3 platform is now Emonovo! Announcement in a nutshell Marj3 is now Emonovo, named after the first international student in history (Emo of friesland). Emonovo platform aims to help young people in the Middle East study at their own expense and find the most suitable universities and colleges around the world using huge data and […]
By Emonovo Team
Oxford International’s Wesam and Iman Visit Emonovo: Enhancing Ties with Mercy and San Francisco State Universities
Recently, Wesam Azzam, a Regional Manager- North America/MENA region and Imane El Morabet Regional Manager – Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan representatives from Oxford International Education Group visited Emonovo to discuss the various programs and benefits available to international students who are interested in studying in USA at Mercy University and San Francisco State University. As a […]
By Emonovo Team
Emonovo: Leading Education Agent in the Middle East and North Africa for North America
It’s with immense pride and joy that we announce that Emonovo, a leading startup and Education Agent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has been bestowed with the honor of ‘Best Performing Education Agent for North America’ across the MENA region by the esteemed Oxford International Education Group. Emonovo: A Premier Education […]
By Emonovo Team
Emonovo Joins Celebratory Gathering of Egypt’s Top Counsellors at The British Council and The UK Embassy Event
In an evening of sophistication and communal achievement, Emonovo joined a distinguished assembly at the prestigious event organized by the British Council and the UK Embassy in Cairo. The event, hosted in the stately Resident British Embassy on Ahmed Ragheb Street, was a celebration of a major milestone in educational and professional counseling in Egypt. […]
By Emonovo Team
