Tespire Secures Funding to Drive Educational Transformation.

Tespire, a leading edtech startup based in Abuja, Nigeria, has announced the successful closure of a significant pre-seed funding round. The investment will fuel Tespire’s mission to transform education by leveraging technology to enhance access, quality, and efficiency.

Founded in 2022 by Abdulkadir Suleiman Lapai and Umar Madugu, Tespire emerged from a decade-long project aimed at addressing the challenges schools face in revenue generation. The startup’s innovative approach focuses on providing schools with the necessary tools and infrastructure to streamline operations, increase revenue, and ultimately improve educational outcomes. Tespire’s solution involves equipping schools with tablet devices and internet access, simplifying payment collection processes, and harnessing data to inform educational decisions. By streamlining administrative tasks, Tespire empowers schools to focus on core educational activities and generate additional revenue.

The pre-seed funding round will enable Tespire to expand its operations, acquire more schools, and develop new data-driven products. The company aims to transition from a B2B model to a B2C model, providing direct access to quality education for young learners. Tespire’s journey has been marked by significant milestones, including participation in the Founder Institute Abuja accelerator program and the development of a robust product line. The startup’s commitment to innovation and its focus on addressing critical educational challenges have attracted the support of key partners such as MTN Nigeria, Flutterwave, and Remita. As Tespire continues to grow and scale, it is poised to become a driving force in the edtech ecosystem, transforming the way education is delivered and experienced in Nigeria and beyond.