School Automation
Virtual Teaching Robots
Metaverse Education
Gamification
An AI-powered app that empowers pre-K–12 schools to provide high-quality education.
Virtual Therapy Robots
Communication & Collaboration Tools
Performance Management
Edutainment
Led by Diversity, Fueled by Inclusivity.
The K-12plus app actively promotes diversity and inclusion through a range of features tailored to support marginalized learners and communities. These initiatives reflect our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in education by making quality education accessible and engaging for all, regardless of their background or circumstances. features
Ensuring accessibility for students without internet access or computing devices is our foremost concern. In the development of our app, we’ve prioritized an ‘offline-first’ approach, eliminating the necessity for a continuous internet connection.
Our product’s design and development process are significantly informed by insights gained through the EdTech Evidence for Entrepreneurs 6-week program. We work closely with educators and field experts to ensure that our product aligns with evidence-based best practices for effective teaching and learning. Our dedication to continuous improvement is firmly rooted in substantial evidence and feedback from educators and learners.
Virtual Teaching Robots, powered by AI and generative AI, employ human avatars to deliver personalized learning experiences. They dynamically adjust to learners’ preferences and learning styles, enhancing the educational process by making it engaging and enjoyable. These robots serve as guides, offering recommendations on what to study for academic success.
The Virtual Therapy Robot, powered by AI, delivers therapeutic support to educators, learners, and communities. Using voice and facial recognition, it interacts with users, providing emotional support, advice, and guidance for mental health issues.
We are well-positioned to make a substantial impact on foundational literacy and numeracy education. Our approach revolves around personalized learning experiences tailored to individual learning styles and abilities, playing a pivotal role in bridging educational gaps. We actively facilitate the development of essential skills necessary for both lifelong learning and academic success. This innovative approach will enable us to significantly contribute to the improvement of foundational literacy and numeracy.
The K-12plus app personalizes, digitizes, and streamlines education, covering both academic and administrative tasks. It gamifies pre-K-12 education and enhances the learning experience through immersive Metaverse classrooms and captivating lessons, leaving a lasting and effective impression on students.
Teachers authentically bring conceptual and STEM subjects to life, enabling students to explore complex topics in a realistic environment. This positively impacts their understanding and engagement, surpassing the limitations of traditional learning methods. The K-12plus app is designed to make education personalized, interactive, and tailored to the individual needs of students.
Our company is led by Loide Dawid, a former teacher, who holds a 70% stake, with Paulus Indongo holding the remaining 30%. Together, they contributed both capital and intellectual expertise to initiate and propel this venture, and their initial ownership percentages remain unchanged.
In 2011, Loide faced laptop troubles and was introduced to Paulus through a mutual friend. Recognized as the campus tech whiz, Paulus adeptly resolved her software and hardware issues, marking the beginning of their friendship. This connection evolved into shared brainstorming on potential business ventures. By 2016, Loide pursued a diploma in education, while Paulus delved into high-tech solutions. The urgent need to address the education crisis fueled their collaboration, leading to the birth of the K-12Plus App in 2018.
We are thrilled to announce that we have been accepted into Cohort 3 of 2023, a 6-week EdTech Evidence for Entrepreneurs cohort-based course. During this program, we acquired valuable insights into leveraging the best evidence to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in Africa through our EdTech venture. The course empowered us to seamlessly integrate research into the development of our products and apply insights into how children learn. We are excited about the opportunities this experience brings to further improve education in our community.
Accepted into the Spring 2022 cohort of the Accelerator Programme! We are excited to announce our partnership with Flapmax Fast, bringing a host of benefits to our venture. This collaboration encompasses a wide range of advantages, such as marketing and brand awareness, publicity services, AI and technology support, mentorship, sustainability and ESG guidance, government relations, as well as legal, tax, and accounting services. Together, we look forward to achieving new heights of success.
Selected as one of seven startups for the SAIS Soft-Landing Platform program in 2021! Demola Global conducted an innovative startup training program in collaboration with SAIS (Southern Africa Innovation Support). This forward-thinking global initiative provided commercialization and market access services, helping us explore business ecosystems and markets in Finland, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. The training program significantly enhanced our understanding of our potential and improved our team’s maturity and business development skills. The program’s objective is to guide participating startups in focusing on specific areas of business development and internationalization.
Graduated from Cohort 22 of the YALI RLC Southern Africa. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a U.S. government program that aims to empower young African leaders through a variety of initiatives and resources. YALI focuses on nurturing the leadership potential of young Africans by providing educational and networking opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering a sense of community and collaboration among emerging leaders on the continent. The initiative strives to support and empower the next generation of African leaders in various sectors, including government, business, and civil society.
Being recognized as one of the MSMEs earmarked for targeted support and mentoring underscores our potential and unwavering commitment to achieving substantial growth. Securing grant funding through a competitive pitch competition represents a significant milestone. This grant not only injects vital financial resources into our endeavors but also symbolizes a resolute commitment to our ongoing success.
Securing grant funding through the highly competitive Sanlam Bridge Program was a pivotal achievement for us. This accomplishment has provided a wealth of advantages, including comprehensive training such as branding masterclasses, financial symposiums, digital boot camps, and dedicated business support weeks.
We aspire to create a meaningful and enduring influence on preK–12 education by cultivating a culture of inclusivity, utilizing innovative teaching methodologies, and guaranteeing equitable access to quality resources. Our commitment extends to achieving measurable enhancements in student academic achievement, heightened teacher satisfaction and professional development, and catalyzing a transformative shift in educational practices within the next decade.
