Noon Academy
A social learning platform for school students that combines live classes, group study, and preparation for the Qudurat and Tahsili exams
Noon Academy is a Saudi social learning platform founded in Riyadh in 2013, unrelated to the noon.com store. It raised 153 million riyals in a Series B in 2023, and says it has more than 14 million students.
What does Noon Academy do?
Noon Academy began in late 2013 as a paid-subscription private tutoring website, then switched to a free model with paid services after students did not subscribe. Since 2017 it has focused on social learning: live classes, group study with friends, quizzes, and preparation for the Qudurat and Tahsili exams. It expanded to Egypt, India and Pakistan, and in 2026 acquired the Al-Makhfi platform.
Products
A social learning app for school students with live classes, study groups and quizzes
Classes delivered remotely by a teacher, with a supervisor in the classroom, at partner schools and centers
Key features
- Live classes with teachers
- Group study with friends and quizzes
- Preparation for the Qudurat and Tahsili exams
- Free core content and advanced content by subscription
- Unrelated to the noon.com e-commerce store
- Wa'ed Ventures, wholly owned by Aramco, co-led the Series B with Raed Ventures. Investors linked to government entities also took part, including the Saudi Venture Capital Company, STV, Sanabil 500 and Riyadh Valley, with minority stakes and no disclosed government control
- Its valuation has not been disclosed, and it is not a unicorn
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Follow the channel so you don’t miss itFunding rounds
| Round | Date | Amount | Lead | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | November 2023 | $40.8M | Wa'ed Ventures, Raed Ventures | Wa'ed Ventures, Raed Ventures, Saudi Venture Capital Company, STV, Riyadh Valley Company, Endeavor, Sanabil 500, Qyem Development Holding, Nahlat Alarab Holding | Source |
| Pre-Series B | June 2020 | $13M | STV | STV, Alturki Holding, NFX | Source |
| Series A | June 2019 | $8.6M | Raed Ventures, STV | Raed Ventures, STV, Alisamiah Investment, Saudi Venture Capital Company | Source |
Key investors
Founders
Common questions about Noon Academy
Is Noon Academy the same as noon.com?
No. Noon Academy is an independent Saudi education platform with no connection to the noon.com store.
When was Noon Academy founded?
It launched in Riyadh in late 2013, founded by Mohammed Aldhalaan and Dr. Abdulaziz AlSaeed.
How much has Noon Academy raised?
About $62 million across three disclosed rounds, the latest a Series B of 153 million riyals in November 2023.
How many students does Noon Academy have?
The company says it has more than 14 million students.