Bildup AI, a Nigerian-based edtech startup, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $400,000 angel investment round.
The funding marks a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to redefine the learning landscape in Africa through artificial intelligence.
The investment, backed by a group of undisclosed angel investors, will be used to scale the company’s operations, expand its team, and bridge the gap between digital and physical education.
Founded to address the high cost and inefficiency of traditional vocational training, Bildup AI utilises an adaptive AI engine to provide personalised and practical learning experiences.
According to the company, learners on the platform can access high-quality education at costs over 80 percent lower than traditional training centers, with some students reporting learning speeds up to 70 percent faster.
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“We are not just building a product. We’re building a transformative organization that will shape generations to come,” said Chibuike Aguene, CEO of Bildup AI. “It’s incredibly encouraging when something that started as an attempt to solve a personal pain point grows into a national project.”
The platform offers a variety of AI-driven tools, including AI Facilitators, Academic Advisors, and Career Coaches, to help users upskill and reskill for the future of work.
While the startup has gained traction in tech fields such as its N50,000 Full Stack Software Engineering program—Aguene emphasised that the mission extends to every sector, including agriculture, healthcare, and public service.
A key component of Bildup AI’s growth strategy is the launch of physical “AI Learning Centres.”
The company plans to open its first hubs in Abuja and Lagos by early 2026, with further expansion to other cities planned thereafter.
These centers are designed to complement the online platform by offering a hybrid model that combines digital flexibility with in-person mentorship, community engagement, and hands-on training.
The successful funding round highlights the growing investor interest in African startups that leverage AI to solve localized challenges.
Aguene noted that the capital would allow the “A-Team” behind Bildup AI to continue building an indigenous ecosystem that empowers Nigerians to think critically and solve real-world problems.
“In every generation, there are a few startups with a mission that has generational impact. Bildup AI is one of those organisations for this generation,” Aguene stated.
