Breni
Category: AI in Education
Breni is an AI-powered learning app that personalizes education using cognitive science techniques (e.g., spaced repetition), gamification (quests, leaderboards), and multilingual support to adapt lessons to individual learning styles, languages, and paces. Breni was founded in 2025. The company is led by Abubakar Sadiq Umar. Based in Kano, Nigeria. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: $0 (bootstrapped, actively seeking pre-seed funding). Latest round: Pre-seed (seeking, not yet closed).
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- Kano, Nigeria
- Team size
- 2-10
- Total funding
- $0 (bootstrapped, actively seeking pre-seed funding)
Value proposition
Transforms traditional education through addictive swipe-based interactions, AI-driven personalization, and game mechanics to eliminate the drudgery of study sessions, making learning accessible and engaging.
Products and solutions
Swipeable lessons, Gamified quests and challenges, Leaderboards for competitive learning, AI-integrated micro-modules, Multilingual language support
Unique value
Combines cognitive science (spaced repetition) with gamification and AI personalization, uniquely adapting to individual learning styles and languages.
Target customer
Students and learners requiring personalized, multilingual education solutions, particularly in emerging markets and international markets like Asia.
Industries served
EdTech, Online Education, Multilingual Learning Solutions
Technology advantage
AI-powered adaptive learning engine, bootstrapped growth strategy (3,000+ users without ad spend), and founders' fintech/tech experience (Kayi, GLE Travel).
How they differentiate
Breni differentiates through AI-powered personalized learning, affordability (subscribers pay $1-$5 depending on location), gamification, and multilingual support. It focuses on adapting to local educational challenges in Northern Nigeria while achieving global adoption.
Main competitors
Lingokids, Pok Pok, Skidos, uLesson
Major milestones
Achieved 3,000+ organic users globally without ad spend, 90% user base outside Nigeria within 3 months, Launched AI-integrated tools for microlearning modules, Featured in Techpoint Africa, Daily Trust, and CGTN Africa
Growth metrics
3,000+ organic users across 20+ countries within 3 months; 90% of users outside Nigeria; ₦200,000 ($137) revenue in first 37 days
Market positioning
Positioned as an accessible, affordable EdTech solution for regions with language barriers and outdated educational systems, with 90% of users outside Nigeria (particularly in Asia).
Geographic focus
Primarily Northern Nigeria, but with significant international expansion (20+ countries, 90% users outside Nigeria). Asia is a key growth market.
Patents and IP
No publicly disclosed patents as of December 2025.
About Abubakar Sadiq Umar
Senior Business Analyst at Kayi (Nigerian fintech company), Director of Partnerships at GLE Travel
Official website: https://breni.xyz