AILA Raises $3M Pre-Series A

AILA, a Riyadh-based edtech startup providing AI-native personalized learning and exam preparation tools, has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This new capital follows the company's $1.15 million pre-seed round closed in 2024.

Investors

This round was led by Rua Growth Fund. Additional participating investors include Jo Academy, 500 Global, Bunat Ventures, and Fikr Ventures.

AILA Use of Funds

Proceeds from this investment will be used to fund the company's expansion into new regional and international markets. Additionally, the funds will support further development of the platform's learning experience to broaden its reach across students, schools, and various education systems.

About AILA

Founded in 2023 by Yousef Alsayed, Abdulaziz Bin Mugayel, and Nouf Mugayel, AILA is a mission-driven edtech company that uses artificial intelligence to identify student learning gaps and personalize educational support. Their primary product offerings include AILA Tests, an AI-native platform for personalized exam preparation in schools, and AILA Labs, an R&D unit focused on developing new AI-powered education tools.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://aila.sa

Company: AILA
Raised: $3M
Round: Pre-Series A
Funding Date: August 19, 2026
Lead Investor: Rua Growth Fund
Additional Investors: Jo Academy, 500 Global, Bunat Ventures, Fikr Ventures
Software Category: Edtech
Source: https://www.fwdstart.me/p/saudi-edtech-aila-raises-3m-pre-series-a-led-by-rua-growth-fund