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Skooqs
| Business Description | Company Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://skooqs.com/ |
| Headquaters | 8b Kazeem Abogun St, Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 106104, Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Company's Networth | $100K |
| Business Type | Private Company |
| Year Founded | 2021-10-06 |
| Company Email | hello@skooqs.com |
| Company Size | 1 - 50 |
| Co-Founder(s) | Oluwadamilola Soyombo |
| Recieved Funding? | yes |
| Number of Funding rounds | 2 |
| Funding Type | Venture capital, Equity capital, Seed funding |
| Venture Capitalist | Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Injini, Softcom Limited |
| Industry | E-Commerce, EdTech, Education |
| Specialty | kids, Education, Edtech, STEM, E-Learning, Creative Skills, Language Skills, Art & Crafts, Music, Sports, Poetry, and Children |
| Linkedin Profile | https://ng.linkedin.com/company/skooqs |
Skooqs is a technology education platform aimed at empowering the younger generation (age 3-18) with essential digital skills. Established in 2021 by CEO Damilola Soyombo, the company has headquarters in both Delaware, USA, and Lagos, Nigeria. Skooqs focuses on providing K12 students with the skills necessary for a career in technology through a variety of courses, mentorship programs, and ICT infrastructure setups.
Since its inception, Skooqs has become a leading online resource for children’s technology education, offering over 40 courses in subjects like coding, design, AI, and the Microsoft suite. The platform has inspired and empowered around 10,000 Nigerian students to start learning technology skills.
The company operates on a subscription model, charging $9.99 per month for access to its resources. Although there is a free option wiavailable but with limitations. Skooqs aims to become the go-to platform for all children who want to develop creative and technical skills. To date, Skooqs has raised $12,000 in grant funding, generated $2,500 in revenue, partnered with over five companies and tech centers, and expanded its team
Our Mission
To provide democratized access to learning opportunities outside traditional classrooms, equipping children with 21st-century skills.
Our Vision
To become the go-to platform for Nigerian Kids who want to develop a skill.
Core Values
The following are the core values at Skooqs:
- Focus on 21st-century skills
- Built specifically for kids
- Self-paced learning
- Professional and experienced teachers
- Personalized learning experiences
Skooqs Logo
Services
Skooqs offer the following:
- 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: Skooqs is focused on providing access to courses relevant to the digital age hence determining children’s future prospects.
- BUILT FOR KIDS: All of our contents are made specifically for kids, with well detailed and simplified use of images and projects.
- SELF PACED: The most important thing we expect is that you will be able to learn anything just by yourself at any convenient time.
- NICHE TEACHERS AND CREATORS: Our teachers are made up of professionally certified experienced individuals with tips, techniques and skills to demonstrate to kids.
- PERSONALIZATION: Every child has a unique experience while using the app, using filters, tags, keywords, and interest to get contents tailored just for you.
Business Model
Skooqs operates on a subscription model where users pay for access to various courses and personalized tutoring services.
