Neobael

Neobael is a Singapore-based education technology company established in July 2020. The company was founded by Aradhana Iyer-Vohra and Elaine Chew, both former employees of the United World College of Southeast Asia (UWCSEA). The founders identified a need for a collaborative, hands-on online learning experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aradhana Iyer-Vohra, who serves as CEO, has a background in fundraising, financial management, and sales in Singapore, the UK, and India. This experience underpins the company's strategic approach to making skill-focused learning more accessible through technology.

The company operates as an integrated learning platform targeting primary-aged learners. Neobael provides live, online workshops focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). Its business model centers on offering these interactive, inquiry-led modules to a global audience. The curriculum is a key differentiator, aligning with the standards of the Singapore Ministry of Education, the UK National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, and India's National Education Policy. This approach allows Neobael to cater to an international market, with students from different countries often collaborating in the same learning pods. In August 2021, the company secured $215,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by KPB Investments to build awareness in the Indian and Singaporean markets.

Neobael's service consists of project-based modules, offered in 1-hour and 3-hour formats, designed to be delivered live by experienced teachers. These modules are structured to inspire confidence in solving real-world problems by focusing on interdisciplinary thought processes and 21st-century skills like communication and collaboration. Each session is project-based, requiring students to integrate different skills to arrive at a solution, thereby fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking. The platform facilitates a global classroom environment, connecting students from diverse cultural backgrounds to work together. The company provides solutions that include personalized learning paths and AI-based development tracking to measure learning outcomes effectively.

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