Business For Teens, an education technology startup focused on entrepreneurship and financial literacy for teenagers, has closed a six-figure pre-seed funding round to accelerate its regional growth. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its footprint across Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets. The round marks an early milestone for the Cairo-based startup as it moves from pilot programs into structured regional scaling.
Early traction and market validation
Since its launch, Business For Teens has demonstrated early traction by partnering with more than ten schools across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Through these partnerships, the startup has reached over 600 students aged 10 to 16 with hands-on entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs. The company positions its approach as a practical alternative to traditional classroom learning, emphasizing experiential education over theory.
From classroom learning to real projects
A key component of the company’s model is its focus on real-world application through student-led projects. Business For Teens has organized multiple student bazaars and exhibitions where participants showcased their own business ideas to hundreds of visitors. These events are designed to turn learning outcomes into tangible experiences, helping students understand markets, customers, and execution at an early age.
Investors and funding structure
The pre-seed round was led by Salah Abou Elmagd, a training and sales expert, alongside a group of angel investors. According to the company, the investors were drawn by the startup’s early execution and clear expansion roadmap. The funding will be allocated toward operational growth, program development, and deeper engagement with schools and educational institutions.
Founder vision and strategic direction
Nadeem Barakat, Founder of Business For Teens, said the company aims to provide teenagers with a structured pathway from basic concepts to launching real projects. He emphasized that the programs are designed to build both personal development and business skills relevant to a rapidly changing economy. The new funding, he noted, enables the company to scale its impact and form longer-term partnerships across the region.
Program design and educational approach
Business For Teens’ curriculum is built on more than a decade of real-world business development experience translated into age-appropriate learning. The programs combine project-based learning, startup simulations, and educational games aligned with global education methodologies. This structure is intended to keep students engaged while exposing them to entrepreneurship as a practical career path rather than an abstract concept.
Investor perspective and confidence
Commenting on the investment, Salah Abou Elmagd described the round as his first in a broader series of planned investments. He highlighted his confidence in the company’s mission, execution capabilities, and leadership. According to Elmagd, the startup has the potential to grow into a scalable educational platform with measurable social impact.
Growth plans and expansion targets
Looking ahead, Business For Teens plans to launch three new program levels in the first quarter of 2026. The company is targeting partnerships with more than 30 schools and aims to train over 6,000 students by the end of the year. Expansion across Egypt and additional GCC markets is expected to be a central focus of the next growth phase.
Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Cairo, Business For Teens operates at the intersection of education and entrepreneurship for young learners. With fresh capital, early traction, and defined expansion goals, the startup is positioning itself as a regional player in youth-focused entrepreneurial education. As demand grows for practical, skills-based learning, the company’s next phase will test its ability to scale impact while maintaining program quality.