
Saudi-based edtech startup GAGA announced it has closed a $2.5 million pre-Series A funding round led by Phoenix Venture Partners, with participation from family offices and individual investors. The capital will be used to expand its teacher network, enhance its technology stack, and scale Arabic-language content across Saudi Arabia. The round brings GAGA’s total funding to $4.2 million.
Reading‑engagement platform Beanstack announced the acquisition of digital comics subscription service Comics Plus, creating a new brand, Joyful Reading Company. Terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Beanstack's literacy and reading offerings for educators, librarians and families.

Online education platform upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire edtech firm Unacademy in an all‑stock transaction. The acquisition will be a 100% share swap, with Unacademy’s co‑founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal remaining at the helm. Valuation details remain...
Qatar-based healthtech startup iQtech announced the close of its first investment round, raising an undisclosed amount from European assessment technology firm Selexi and deep‑tech partner Yuniro. The funding will accelerate development of its AI‑powered XR medical simulation platform, EsculapioVR, and...

Singapore-based Hyperbond Studio announced a $500,000 seed round to fund its AI companionship language‑learning app Call Me Sensei. The round was backed by NLS Ventures, Loyal VC, Attribute Global Ventures, Julius Baer and Plug and Play APAC. The capital will...