Bilingual School Group"Les Elus," an innovative educational initiative based in Cameroon, has officially joined FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program. The company is focused on addressing critical gaps in the region's educational infrastructure, with a mission to provide high-quality bilingual education from the nursery level. Currently, the group is raising $185,528,663 to further its efforts in expanding access to education and improving learning outcomes in under-served communities.
With $246 million already invested, Bilingual School Group "Les Elus" aims to enhance accessibility by creating schools closer to residential areas, reducing long travel times for students, and offering a safe, modern, and supportive environment for early learning. The schools will help foster academic excellence and bilingual proficiency, which are crucial for Cameroon’s youth to thrive in a global landscape.
"We are excited to partner with FasterCapital and tap into their expertise to bring our vision to life. Our goal is to make high-quality bilingual education accessible to every child in our region, setting them up for success in the future," said Djouka Moghom Charline, CEO of Bilingual School Group "Les Elus."
Commenting on the collaboration, Hesham Zreik, CEO of FasterCapital, said, "We are thrilled to support Bilingual School Group 'Les Elus' in their journey. Education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift communities, and the group's approach to bilingual education addresses a critical gap in the region."
The LaunchUp program will provide Bilingual School Group "Les Elus" with the mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities necessary to scale their operations and bring transformative change to the local education system.