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Edversity landed Rapidev investment at LEAP 2026 to scale its AI education platform from Pakistan into Saudi Arabia and global markets.
Pakistani edtech startup Edversity has secured a strategic investment from Rapidev Group at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, a deal that could accelerate its push beyond Pakistan into Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and wider global markets. The announcement marks a significant new chapter for a company built around AI-powered learning and workforce readiness.
Founded in Pakistan in 2021 and supported by Ignite under the Ministry of IT and Telecom, Edversity said it has trained more than 12,500 learners in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data, blockchain, and other emerging technologies. The startup also claims placement outcomes above 70% in selected cohorts.
The investment brings Edversity into the Rapidev Group of Companies, combining its education and talent ecosystem with Rapidev’s engineering capacity, operational strength, and international reach. The move is designed to help Edversity scale its AI-powered platform and build stronger links between learning and employment.
“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.”
Siddiqui said Saudi Arabia is becoming a key base for the company’s expansion, adding that the startup plans to use the Kingdom as a regional hub before moving into more international markets. Edversity already has a presence in Riyadh through The Garage, a startup hub linked to the Kingdom’s broader technology ecosystem.
Rapidev Group Founder and Group CEO Wajid Gulistan said the industry needs workers who can turn knowledge into practical capability, not just graduates with certificates. Rapidev, founded in 2017, says it has more than 200 engineers and developers, has completed over 50 major projects, and serves clients in more than 10 countries.
The partnership also lands at a time when skills gaps remain a major global concern. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 says 63% of employers view skills gaps as a major barrier to business transformation, giving Edversity’s job linked model fresh relevance.
