Nigerian Edtech 9jacodekids Raises USD 350 K Seed Funding

9jacodekids, a TEM education institute providing coding and robotics programs for kids aged 4 to 16 years old, has raised a seed fund of USD 350 K, set for branch expansion. The seed funding was backed by an angel investor and board member of Endeavour Nigeria, Bolaji Balogun as part of the Ultima Lions’ Den Season 2 reality TV show.

9jacodekids Academy aims at creating the next generation of technopreneurs by teaching kids aged 4–16 STEM skills such as coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The startup also offers entrepreneurial skills such as Design Thinking, Market Research, and Prototyping.