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Egypt-based EdTech startup 3C Coding School has raised $3 million in a Seed funding round to support its expansion into Saudi Arabia and accelerate the development of its AI-powered learning platform.
The equity round was led by MRG Economic Group, headed by Egyptian business leader Mahmoud Ramadan, with participation from investor Amr Saad and a group of strategic angel investors.
Hossam Hosny, Founder of 3C Coding School, stated, “When we launched 3C in 2015, we were driven by a core belief that technology would become an indispensable part of every child’s future. Coding isn’t just for future software engineers; it is a fundamental medium for teaching kids how to think, innovate, and solve complex problems.“
Founded in 2015 by Hossam Hosny and Ahmed Khallaf, 3C Coding School provides technology and coding education for children and young people.
Its programmes cover software development, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, game development and cybersecurity.
Hosny said, “Over the years, through constant learning and development, we have built a vibrant ecosystem encompassing more than 120,000 students. For us, that number represents far more than market traction; it represents over 120,000 lives impacted and empowered to navigate the future. This funding round marks a strategic turning point, not merely because of the financial backing, but because of the deep confidence our investors have placed in our vision to build a transformative EdTech platform for the entire region.”
The company said it has now reached more than 120,000 students and recorded 230% revenue growth, reflecting increasing demand for specialised technology education across Egypt and the wider MENA region.
The Egyptian company will use the funds to establish its presence in Saudi Arabia, where the company sees opportunities driven by the Kingdom’s expanding digital economy and demand for future-ready technology skills.
3C plans to develop locally tailored educational programmes and work with strategic partners to expand its student base in the market. The Saudi expansion is part of the company’s broader goal of becoming a regional EdTech platform.
The company will also use the funding to strengthen its technology infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of an AI-powered personalised learning platform.
The platform will analyse students’ learning patterns and progress, assist instructors and adapt course content according to individual students’ abilities and pace. The company aims to use AI to create a more personalised and scalable approach to technology education.
Rather than focusing solely on coding syntax, the company aims to develop logical reasoning, problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking alongside practical technology skills. Its programmes span coding, AI, data science, machine learning, game development and cybersecurity.
“We don’t view the next phase as simple geographic expansion,” Hosny added. “It is an opportunity to reinvent how the next generation interacts with and learns technology. That is why AI development lies at the very heart of our forward-looking strategy. Our ultimate mission is to bring accessible, high-impact tech education to millions of young minds across the region, transforming them from mere consumers of technology into the creators and innovators of tomorrow.“
