Participated · Equity · Feb 2026

Founded in 2013 by Cameroonian financier Cyrille Nkontchou, Enko Education runs 16 schools in 10 sub-Saharan African countries, offering International Baccalaureate and other globally recognised curricula. The group focuses on providing high-quality, affordable education that positions African students for entry into leading universities worldwide; more than 80 % of its graduates have secured places at over 600 institutions including Sciences Po, University of Toronto, University of Cape Town and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Backed by its parent investment firm Enko Capital, the company acquires and scales already successful schools, integrating them into its academic model. Management plans to triple enrolment to 20,000 students by 2029 through additional acquisitions and organic growth. Enko’s strong placement record and pan-African footprint differentiate it in a market where per-capita education spending remains low and school access is limited. The company’s expansion strategy is now supported by fresh capital that blends equity and debt. This funding underpins both campus acquisitions and continued curriculum development aimed at sustaining academic excellence.