Taawoni
Edtech startup that bridges the gap between academia and industry by automating cooperative training programs, offering AI-powered mentorship.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
* | $1.6m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Taawoni is a Saudi Arabian educational technology company positioning itself as a key facilitator between academia and the professional world. Founded in 2021 by Aliyah Alghubayn, the firm operates a platform designed to automate and streamline cooperative training programs. It primarily serves university students nearing graduation, academic institutions, and a mix of public and private sector organizations seeking to onboard new talent.
The company's core offering addresses the logistical challenges of managing internships and co-op programs by digitizing the entire cycle, from student onboarding to progress tracking and final evaluations. This creates a more efficient channel for students to gain practical work experience and for employers to identify and develop their future workforce. In addition to co-op automation, Taawoni provides an AI-powered internal Learning and Mentorship Platform (LMP). This tool is designed to support continuous professional development and upskilling within organizations, aligning with the workforce development goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Taawoni's business model appears to be centered on providing services to universities and corporate clients who utilize its platform to manage their training and development programs. The company has demonstrated significant early-stage traction, reporting partnerships with 14 academic institutions and over 800 businesses, which has facilitated training for more than 34,000 individuals. In May 2025, Taawoni secured $1.6 million in a funding round led by M Capital, with participation from other investors. This capital is intended to accelerate growth, enhance its technology stack, and support market expansion within the MENA region.
Keywords: EdTech, cooperative training, professional development, workforce readiness, internship automation, Saudi Arabia, AI learning platform, talent development, university-industry collaboration, HR tech, student employment, upskilling, Vision 2030, Aliyah Alghubayn, M Capital, Learning & Mentorship Platform, Co-op programs, corporate training, talent acquisition, skills gap