This Pakistani EdTech Startup Just Landed a Major Investment at LEAP 2026

Edversity, a technology education and workforce development company, has secured a strategic investment from the Rapidev Group. This announcement was made on 1 September 2026, during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The investment marks a new growth phase for the Pakistan-founded startup.

The deal integrates Edversity into the Rapidev Group of Companies. This merger combines Edversity’s education and talent ecosystem with Rapidev’s technology, engineering, and international scaling capabilities. The funding will support Edversity’s international expansion and its AI-powered learning infrastructure.

Founded in 2021, Edversity has trained over 12,500 learners. Its programmes cover artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data, and blockchain. The company’s model includes industry-led instruction, practical projects, mentorship, and career development. Edversity reports placement outcomes above 70% for selected cohorts.

“We have spent the last few years proving that there is a significant gap between how people learn technology skills and what employers actually need,” said Saad Siddiqui, Founder and CEO of Edversity. “We are building Edversity around that missing link, connecting learning, practical experience, verified skills, and employment. Rapidev gives us the technology, operational strength, and international reach to pursue that vision at a much larger scale.”

Saudi Arabia will play a central role in Edversity’s expansion. The company has established a presence in Riyadh through The Garage, a startup hub within the Kingdom’s growing technology ecosystem. This move aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on future-ready skills. Edversity plans to use Saudi Arabia as a regional base before entering additional international markets.

“Our ambition is much bigger than becoming another online education company,” Siddiqui added. “We want to build infrastructure that helps people understand what they need to learn, develop those capabilities, prove what they can do, and access opportunities based on their skills. We started in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia is becoming an important international base for us, and our long-term opportunity is global.”

Rapidev Group brings significant resources to the partnership. Founded in 2017, it includes over 200 engineers and developers. The group has completed more than 50 major projects and serves customers in over ten countries. Wajid Gulistan, Founder and Group CEO of Rapidev, stated that the technology industry needs people who can translate knowledge into real capability, which Edversity’s model directly addresses.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, 63% of employers see skills gaps as a major barrier to business transformation. As employers increasingly seek proof that candidates can apply skills in practice, Edversity focuses on connecting learning with verified skills and employment.