Global learning experience leader Seesaw has just made a powerful move in the edtech world by acquiring Little Thinking Minds (LTM) — a leading, female-founded Arabic literacy platform based in Jordan. This strategic acquisition, while the deal amount remains undisclosed, is set to significantly expand Seesaw’s global footprint, especially in the MENA region.
A Powerful Combo for Global Impact
Founded in 2007, Seesaw has become a go-to platform for interactive, AI-powered learning tools used by over 25 million students, educators, and families around the world. With the acquisition of Little Thinking Minds, founded in 2004 by Lamia Tabbaa and Rama Kayyali, Seesaw gains access to:
- âś… Evidence-based Arabic literacy curricula
- âś… Real-time assessments and student progress tracking
- âś… Culturally relevant content for Arabic-speaking learners
The move will allow Seesaw to blend its award-winning tech with LTM’s proven literacy tools, creating a multilingual, more inclusive learning experience for PreK-12 students.
What This Means for the MENA Region
With this partnership, Seesaw plans to launch its first Arabic-language platform in 2026, offering a bilingual learning experience to schools across the MENA region. The companies currently serve over 800,000 users in more than 3,000 schools, including ministries and school networks.
School leaders will benefit from:
- ✔️ Real-time data insights
- ✔️ Student portfolios and dashboards
- ✔️ Stronger engagement between home and school
This expansion aligns perfectly with the growing demand for digitally-driven, culturally relevant education in Arabic-speaking countries.
The legacy of Little Thinking Minds
Little Thinking Minds is no stranger to innovation. Their platforms — I Read Arabic, I Start Arabic, and the Mizan Assessment Platform — have already helped more than 400,000 students across 10+ countries, with research showing a 25% boost in literacy levels.
LTM’s impressive growth was backed by:
- âś… Series A funding led by Algebra Ventures
- âś… Investments from Mindshift Capital, Al Turki Ventures, and ISSF Fund
- âś… Support from early investors like WAIN and Oasis500
This strong financial and institutional support helped LTM scale their platforms and deepen their reach in both public and private sectors, including refugee education programs.
Words from the Leaders
🗣️ Matthew Given, CEO of Seesaw, shared:
“This partnership marks a major step in our mission to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students worldwide.”
🗣️ Rama Kayyali, Co-founder and CEO of LTM, added:
“With Seesaw, we’re poised to scale our impact even further—delivering cutting-edge, culturally relevant learning experiences to empower children across the region and beyond.”
What’s Next for Little Thinking Minds and Seesaw?
Together, Seesaw and Little Thinking Minds are set to:
- âś… Expand across the MENA region
- âś… Launch a full Arabic-language offering by 2026
- âś… Deliver data-driven, personalised learning journeys
- âś… Strengthen digital literacy in both Arabic and English
This is more than an acquisition — it’s a global leap forward for inclusive, impactful education.