US-based Seesaw, a Prek-12 learning experience company, has acquired Jordanian Edtech Company Little Thinking Minds, focused on Arabic Literacy solutions.

More to Know:

• Little Thinking Minds was founded in 2004 and offers three main platforms: I Read Arabic, I Start Arabic, and the Mizan assessment platform. The company reports having served over 400,000 students across more than 10 countries.
• In 2018, Little Thinking Minds closed a Series A investment round led by Algebra Ventures, with participation from Mindshift Capital, Al Turki Ventures, and the ISSF Fund, along with support from WAIN and Oasis500.
• The acquisition is part of a strategic move by Seesaw to expand its presence in the MENA region.
• As part of the deal, Little Thinking Minds’ solutions will be integrated into Seesaw’s platform, which plans to launch its first Arabic-language platform in 2026.
• The two companies will collaborate to deliver multilingual, interactive educational content tailored to the needs of schools, educators, and education ministries in the region.

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• Matthew Given, CEO of Seesaw, said “This partnership marks a major step in our mission to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students worldwide,” he added. “Little Thinking Minds has built a strong reputation and effective products for improving Arabic literacy, and by joining forces, we can empower more students and teachers with localized, high-impact learning solutions.”
• “We’re incredibly proud to be joining the Seesaw family,” said Rama Kayyali, co-founder and CEO of Little Thinking Minds. “As the leading Arabic language K-12 edtech in the region—with curriculum alignment across most Arab countries, a strong footprint in public and private schools, and pioneering research and development in AI for Arabic literacy—this milestone represents a powerful next step in our mission.