# Sayna

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sayna

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Website: www.sayna.io
- Total disclosed funding: $0.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 28, 2022)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Sayna is an educational technology company focused on enhancing digital skills through innovative learning solutions and tools, fostering opportunities for individuals in the digital economy.Sayna, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Antananarivo, Madagascar, specializes in digital skill acquisition and monetization strategies. The company was established by Adam HACIANE and Matina Razafimahefa, with Ehsan Shakeripour serving as CEO. Sayna has raised USD 0.630 mn in Seed funding from investors including Launch Africa Ventures, Malagasy Investment Club, and Orange Ventures as of April 28, 2022. The company has successfully completed two funding deals to date.Sayna offers a comprehensive suite of digital and physical tools designed to facilitate the acquisition of technological skills, monetization strategies, and access to revenue-generating opportunities within the digital economy. Its core product, Sayna Learn, provides accessible educational experiences tailored to various needs through flexible pricing models, while Sayna Work enables users to monetize their skills during their learning journey. These services cater to individuals seeking to enhance their employability in the digital landscape across 16 African and European countries.Sayna's revenue model includes various educational and consulting services, with transactions occurring through subscriptions and partnerships. Clients engage with Sayna's offerings by purchasing training packages from Sayna Learn, which may be billed by usage or selected program modules. The firm collaborates with governments and institutions to develop custom programs, contributing to its revenue. It also generates income from direct-to-consumer sales and B2B relationships with educational institutions and corporate partners.With recent Seed funding of USD 0.630 mn raised in April 2022, Sayna plans to enhance its products, Sayna Academy and Sayna Work, and hire key personnel in operational management and research and development. The company aims to expand into new markets across Africa and Europe, focusing on increasing its presence in regions currently not served, although specific markets and dates have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 28, 2022, $0.6M — Orange Ventures, Launch Africa Ventures, Malagasy Investment Club
- Seed, Jun 29, 2021 — I&P, Miarakap

## Investors

- I&P (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/i-p) — Seed
- Miarakap (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miarakap) — Seed
- Orange Ventures — Seed
- Launch Africa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/launch-africa-ventures) — Seed
- Malagasy Investment Club (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/malagasy-investment-club) — Seed