Lena

Operating

AI-powered learning game and classroom assistant that helps students in low-connectivity schools master math and literacy.

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Total raised
$100K
disclosed
Last round
$100K
Grant
Rounds
1
since 2025
Investors
2
on record
Employees
2-10

About Lena

Lena is an education technology company building AI-powered learning and teacher-support tools for low-resource and low-connectivity environments. Its platform offers curriculum-aligned math and literacy games, an AI tutor, classroom analytics and offline-friendly computer-based tests. It was founded in 2025 by Farouk Bilesanmi and Danny Ombeh and is based in Lagos.

Lena funding1 round

Lena has raised $100K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $100K Grant announced 04 Aug 2026.

Who has invested in Lena

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
04 Aug 2026Lena GrantCcHUB +1$100K

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Frequently asked about Lena

Where is Lena based and when was it founded?
Lena is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2025.
Who founded Lena?
Lena was founded by Danny Ombeh (Co-founder) and Faruk Bilesanmi (Co-founder & Technical Lead).
How much funding has Lena raised?
Lena has raised $100K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $100K Grant, was announced on Aug 04, 2026.
Who has invested in Lena?
Backers include CcHUB and Mastercard Foundation.
What sector is Lena in?
Lena operates in EdTech, Artificial Intelligence and E-learning.