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Since 2014, Learn Capital has backed 1 African startup across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $41M, most heavily in Nigeria and HR & Talent.
Learn Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2009, dedicated to education and human capital development. The firm invests in early and growth-stage companies, with a focus on AI-powered learning, digital education, workforce training, and career advancement. Based in Austin, Texas, Learn Capital has raised over $1 billion in assets under management and backed 176 portfolio companies across five funds. In Nigeria, Learn Capital participated in three funding rounds for Andela between September 2014 and June 2016, totaling $41 million across seed, Series A, and Series B stages. These investments targeted the HR and talent sector, supporting Andela's mission to hire pre-vetted global engineers and AI talent on demand. Co-investors included Omidyar Network, Spark Capital, and Founder Collective. The firm's team, led by Founders and Managing Partners Rob Hutter and Greg Mauro, draws from diverse backgrounds in finance, technology, and investing to support entrepreneurs.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Learn Capital has backed 1 African startup across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $41M since 2014.
Mostly Series B: 1 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (1).
Learn Capital's tracked rounds are concentrated in Nigeria (3).
Its tracked rounds lean toward HR & Talent (3).
Learn Capital most often shares rounds with Omidyar Network (3 shared deals), Spark Capital (2 shared deals), Founder Collective (2 shared deals).
Learn Capital is based in Austin, Texas, at 1809 Pearl St.
Yes, Learn Capital invested in Andela in Nigeria across three rounds: Seed ($3M, Sep 2014), Series A ($14M, Dec 2015), and Series B ($24M, Jun 2016).
Learn Capital was founded by Rob Hutter and Greg Mauro, both Managing Partners who oversee the firm's investing practice.
