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8B Education Investments is a financial technology company focused on the African education market, creating the world's first end-to-end platform to assist African students, from the moment they seek acceptance at universities in the US and UK until they secure their first job upon graduation. The company primarily is a student loan provider for African university students seeking to study abroad, a market opportunity of more than $1B. In addition to providing financial capital, 8B connects students from the Africa diaspora with scholarships, mentorship, and guidance on additional external financing options.
8B Education Investments is a financial technology company focused on the African education market, creating the world's first end-to-end platform to assist African students, from the moment they seek acceptance at universities in the US and UK until they secure their first job upon graduation. The company primarily is a student loan provider for African university students seeking to study abroad, a market opportunity of more than $1B. In addition to providing financial capital, 8B connects students from the Africa diaspora with scholarships, mentorship, and guidance on additional external financing options.
8B Education Investments is a financial technology company focused on the African education market, creating the world's first end-to-end platform to assist African students, from the moment they seek acceptance at universities in the US and UK until they secure their first job upon graduation. The company primarily is a student loan provider for African university students seeking to study abroad, a market opportunity of more than $1B. In addition to providing financial capital, 8B connects students from the Africa diaspora with scholarships, mentorship, and guidance on additional external financing options.
Founders/Executives
Lydia Bosire (CEO)
Location
New York
First invested
2021

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Syracuse

211 W Jefferson Street,
Syracuse, NY 13202

Skaneateles

42 E. Genesee Street,
Skaneateles, NY 13152

New York

26 Broadway,
New York, NY 10004

Indianapolis

6151 Central Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46220

© 2025 Armory Square Ventures

Syracuse

211 W Jefferson Street,
Syracuse, NY 13202

Skaneateles

42 E. Genesee Street,
Skaneateles, NY 13152

New York

26 Broadway,
New York, NY 10004

Indianapolis

6151 Central Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46220

© 2025 Armory Square Ventures