Cointel, a UAE-based edtech platform dedicated to crypto education and intelligence, has raised $7.4 million in a funding round led by Avalanche, with participation from Sugafam Inc. and other global investors. The round positions Cointel as one of the region’s most ambitious AI-native platforms at the intersection of blockchain, learning, and security.
Building the Compass for Digital Investors
Launched in 2025, Cointel blends AI-powered insights, gamified learning, and scam protection into a single subscription-based platform. Its mission: to onboard the next 100 million digital asset users by making crypto more accessible, safe, and engaging.
As Sugafam Inc. noted, “Cointel isn’t just another tool—it’s the compass for the next generation of digital investors. In Japan, where trust and precision matter, it’s already becoming a daily habit.”
Why It Matters
Despite the hype around digital assets, global adoption remains modest:
- ✅ Less than 7% of the world has engaged with cryptocurrencies
- ✅ Fewer than 3% own Bitcoin
- ✅ Over $30 billion lost to scams since 2021
This gap highlights the urgent need for trusted education, security tools, and user-friendly platforms. Cointel is tackling this by offering verified intelligence alongside learning resources, equipping both beginners and professional traders with reliable, real-time support.
Backed by Avalanche. Scaling North America Next.
Avalanche’s leadership in this funding round sends a strong signal. Known as a high-performance blockchain with real-world utility, Avalanche is backing Cointel’s next big step: North American expansion in Q4 2025.
With early traction in Japan and Turkey, Cointel is now preparing localized content, onboarding strategies, and AI-enhanced learning modules tailored for U.S. and Canadian users. Key opinion leader (KOL) activations and brokerage integrations are already underway to boost adoption.
Strategic Partnerships: KuCoin Joins In
Cointel has also partnered with KuCoin, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges with more than 41 million users across 200+ countries. KuCoin is known for its strong infrastructure, liquidity, and compliance-first approach.
The collaboration will focus on:
- ✅ Enhancing accessibility to digital assets
- ✅ Promoting community-driven crypto education
- ✅ Launching global engagement campaigns
- ✅ Driving adoption through integrated services
Upcoming campaigns will roll out soon, designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and make crypto more approachable for everyday users.
The Bigger Picture
Cointel’s $7.4M raise is more than just funding, it’s a statement of intent. By combining AI innovation, strategic partnerships, and education-first tools, the platform is positioning itself as a global gateway for digital asset adoption.
As the crypto market matures, platforms like Cointel will play a critical role in ensuring the next wave of users is not only onboarded but also informed, protected, and empowered.