# Mohammad Almadani

> Mohammad Sohail Almadani is the Saudi co-founder, chairman and CEO of Classera, an education-technology company he launched with Mohammad Alashmawi after the pair began building software and design projects while still students. From a Silicon Valley base and a strong focus on emerging markets, he has guided Classera from a bootstrapped learning-management product into a wider smart-learning ecosystem used across more than 40 countries. His operating philosophy combines AI, gamification and social learning with a practical conviction formed in crisis deployments: imperfect access can still be more useful than waiting for ideal infrastructure.

- **Role:** Co-founder, Chairman and CEO at Classera
- **Organizations:** Classera, Free Dimension, Endeavor
- **Nationality:** Saudi Arabian
- **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and International Business, Oklahoma State University, Executive program in innovation and business growth, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Executive education program, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Co-founded Classera and expanded its operations to more than 40 countries and more than 10 million users, according to the company., Selected with co-founder Mohammad Alashmawi for the Endeavor entrepreneur network in 2017., Led Classera through a $40 million Series A in 2022 led by Sanabil Investments, with Global Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, 500 Global, Sukna Ventures and Seedra Ventures participating.

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Co-founded the student venture that became Free Dimension with Mohammad Alashmawi and other classmates.
- **2005** — Free Dimension was formally established in Oklahoma and opened a Middle East office in Saudi Arabia.
- **2012** — Co-founded Classera with Mohammad Alashmawi to build smart-learning technology around AI, gamification and social learning.
- **2014** — Classera supported a large virtual-school deployment for more than 100,000 students affected by conflict near the Saudi-Yemen border.
- **2017** — Almadani and Alashmawi were selected for the Endeavor entrepreneur network; Classera also received a Bett innovation award.
- **2018** — Classera received recognition at The Learning Awards and a GESS award for e-learning software innovation.
- **2020** — Led Classera's Learning Never Stops initiative as institutions moved to remote learning during the pandemic.
- **2021** — Classera was recognized as Microsoft's global Education Partner of the Year for its pandemic-era education work.
- **2022** — Classera raised a $40 million Series A led by Sanabil Investments after growing without prior institutional funding.
- **2024** — Signed an agreement with PTCL at the Pakistan-Saudi Business Forum to launch Pakistan's national e-Taleem portal.
- **2025** — Opened Classera's Amman office and signed education and training agreements with the Syrian government.
- **2026** — Announced a C.XSEED venture-builder alliance, advanced an ICESCO smart-education initiative and launched an AI-focused partnership with Zain KSA.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Classera and expanded its operations to more than 40 countries and more than 10 million users, according to the company.
- Selected with co-founder Mohammad Alashmawi for the Endeavor entrepreneur network in 2017.
- Led Classera through a $40 million Series A in 2022 led by Sanabil Investments, with Global Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, 500 Global, Sukna Ventures and Seedra Ventures participating.
- Led Classera during its recognition as Microsoft Education Partner of the Year in 2021.
- Helped build a virtual-school deployment serving more than 100,000 students affected by conflict before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Received Classera's Intel Skills for Innovation Community Impact Award at Bett UK in 2025; the company received the award for a second consecutive year at Bett UK 2026.
- Oversaw Classera partnerships spanning ministries, schools, universities, training organizations and technology companies including Microsoft, HP, Intel and telecom operators.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Classera and Zain KSA announced an initiative to integrate devices, connectivity and AI-powered education services, with plans for regional expansion.
- **2026-04** — Almadani met ICESCO leadership in Rabat to advance a smart-education initiative for member states across the Islamic world.
- **2026-02** — Classera received Intel's Skills for Innovation Community Impact Award for a second consecutive year at Bett UK 2026.
- **2026-01** — Classera's C.XSEED arm announced a joint venture with SuperCharger Ventures and Falak Group to support edtech startups in emerging markets.
- **2025-08** — Almadani signed agreements with Syrian government ministries covering digital education, vocational training and workforce development.
- **2025-06** — Classera opened an office and AI innovation hub in Amman, Jordan.

## Links

- Website: https://classera.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-s-almadani-12307b29
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/edreesy

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Last updated: 2026-08-18