Digital Platform for Interactive Learning for K12 to Support After School Learning and Development

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Digital Platform for Interactive Learning for K12 to Support After School Learning and Development
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Education
Education Technology
Business Model Description

Invest in the development of B2C online marketplaces that connect private tutors and students, offering subscription-based learning videos, private and on-demand tutoring services and online exam tryouts. Examples of some companies active in this space are:

PT. Ruang Raya Indonesia (Ruangguru), founded in 2014, owns and operates an online marketplace that connects private tutors and students. Its Learning Management System makes it easier to organize lessons, student attendance, materials, assignments and communication in class. Its valuation is ~USD 1 bn and has raised funds from The Lippo Group, Nusa Jaya Cipta, Tiger Global Management. (13)

PT Zona Edukasi Nusantara, founded in 2007, provides a digital learning platform, Zenius.net that offers study material videos, practice packages for K-12 and preparation for university entrance exams; and Agora which provides a cloud-based digital learning platform for employee training with modules. It raised USD 20 mn in a Series A round from Northstar Group, Kinesys Group and Beenext. (14)

biMBA AIUEO (BCTA partner), founded in 1996, operates as a franchise marketing system, with its remote/distance learning programs. It aims to support early learning for children (aged 3-6) who lack access to quality education by boosting their reading/writing abilities through fun educational activities and individual mentoring. Its estimated annual revenue is USD 110.2 mn. (15)

Expected Impact

Provision of quality education via digital platforms for interactive learning for K-12 to enhance quality of education and learning experience and improve the quality of future workforce

Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
Market is at a nascent stage and no exits have been observed so far.
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
> USD 1 billion
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 1 million - USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Quality Education (SDG 4)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Gender Equality (SDG 5) No Poverty (SDG 1)
Sector Sources
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IOA Sources
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