Longhorn Publishers Launches Digital Ventures Studio to Boost Edtech Innovations
Nairobi, Kenya – Longhorn Publishers, a leading publishing house in Kenya, has announced the launch of Longhorn Digital Ventures Studio Kenya.
This new venture studio aims to act as an incubator for education technology (Edtech) ideas, fostering innovation and supporting the development of digital education content.
A new era in educational technology
Longhorn Digital Ventures Studio is set to revolutionize the educational landscape by nurturing Edtech innovations.
The studio will provide a platform for developing new educational technologies and will spin out to businesses once a product-market fit is achieved.
This strategy allows Longhorn to diversify its offerings and stay competitive in the fast-evolving educational sector.
Initial investments and strategic partnerships
One of the first investments under the new venture is Loho Learning, an eLearning platform.
Loho Learning had also been selected for the Mastercard Foundation’s accelerator program, a testament to its potential.
The platform has received a grant to further develop its product, positioning it for significant impact in the eLearning space.
Shareholders’ approval and future prospects
The creation of Longhorn Digital Ventures Studio was approved by shareholders during the company’s Annual General Meeting, 2023.
This approval underscores the confidence in Longhorn’s new direction and its potential to drive growth through digital innovations.
The studio will focus on creating adaptive learning solutions, integrating artificial intelligence to enhance educational content delivery.
Expanding digital footprint across Africa
Longhorn’s venture studio is part of a broader strategy to build the largest education technology business in Africa.
The firm aims to leverage its extensive content base and market presence across nine countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and Ghana.
This expansion is geared towards achieving wide penetration and meeting diverse educational needs across the continent.
Leadership perspective
A spokesperson for Longhorn Publishers emphasized the transformative potential of this initiative:
“We believe that this radical shift in approach will provide a foundation for an entirely new Longhorn business that builds on our key asset, intellectual property, and the teacher and student ecosystem.”
This vision aligns with Longhorn’s commitment to fostering educational excellence through innovative digital solutions.
As Longhorn Digital Ventures Studio Kenya embarks on this exciting journey, it promises to bring cutting-edge educational technologies to the forefront, benefiting students and educators alike across Africa.