Jo Academy
Jo Academy is Jordan’s largest e-learning platform, founded in 2014 and backed by Jordan Capital and Investment Fund.
Based in Amman, founded 2014
The numbers
$154mValuation
$28mTotal raised
747Headcount
43.7%Headcount growth
2014Founded
Why it’s on the list
Jo Academy is Jordan’s leading e-learning platform, with a $28 million round led by Jordan Capital and Investment Fund.
Funding history
2024Series B$28m
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