Algorithmics

What Algorithmics does

Algorithmics (legal entity Algorithmics Global FZE) is an international franchise network of children's programming schools serving students aged 6 to 17. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, the company licenses its brand, methodology, and proprietary educational platform to independent franchise partners who open and operate schools in their local markets — 450 partners across 80 cities and 55+ countries in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, collectively graduating roughly 860,000 students.

The core product is a proprietary educational platform combining a learning management system (LMS) with CRM, analytics dashboards, teacher management, a virtual children's community, and a project creation lab. Curriculum is developed centrally by 40+ methodologists, teachers, and psychologists and updated annually. Franchisees receive a complete operating package: step-by-step launch playbook, personal business mentor, ready-made course line, teacher testing and certification, CRM and telephony setup with sales scripts, marketing materials, a knowledge base with webinars, and 30 free leads from the company's Digital Agency at launch.

Revenue is generated primarily through lump-sum franchise fees paid by partners upon signing, with ongoing support and product updates included. Pricing is quote-based and varies by city. The company has raised approximately $10.8 million in external capital ($800K from VK in 2019, $10M from Russia-China Investment Fund and Winter Capital in 2021) and has been recognized by the EdTech Breakthrough Awards 2021 and the Tech Edvocate Awards.

Name

Algorithmics

Legal name

Algorithmics Global FZE

Website

https://international.algorithmicschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Algorithmics is an international franchise network licensing proprietary coding curriculum and an LMS/CRM platform to 450 independent partners operating children's programming schools (ages 6–17) across 80 cities and 55+ countries, headquartered in Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Coding Education Franchise

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Children coding education
• Programming school franchise
• Kids STEM education
• Franchise education services
• Educational technology platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees: Algorithmics generates revenue through franchise fees paid by partners who open Algorithmics programming schools. Partners pay a lump-sum payment upon signing the contract. The franchise package includes access to courses, systems, training, and ongoing support. New course additions and quality improvements to existing products are included without extra cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Algorithmics sells an end-to-end franchise package for opening children's programming schools serving students aged 6 to 17. The package bundles a proprietary educational platform (LMS/CRM with progress tracking, virtual community, and analytics), a continuously updated programming curriculum developed by 40+ methodologists, teacher training and certification, a personal business mentor, marketing materials, and a partner knowledge base—enabling franchisees to launch a coding school within approximately 6 weeks.

Product overview

Algorithmics is an international franchise network of children's programming schools, offering a unified platform-plus-services model. The core offering consists of the Algorithmics Franchise package, which combines the Algorithmics Educational Platform (an LMS with CRM, analytics, and project creation tools) with the Algorithmics Courses Line (a comprehensive, regularly updated curriculum). Franchise partners additionally receive supporting modules including the Knowledge Base, Analytics Toolset, Project Lab, teacher training, marketing materials, and ongoing business mentorship. The ecosystem is designed to enable partners to launch and operate programming schools with minimal initial investment within approximately 6 weeks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Algorithmics Franchise Complete franchise package enabling entrepreneurs to open and operate a children's programming school under the Algorithmics brand; includes curriculum, proprietary platform, teacher training, mentorship, marketing assets, and ongoing support. Target buyer: entrepreneurs and SMB owners seeking a turnkey education business.
• Algorithmics Educational Platform Proprietary LMS/CRM platform used by franchisees to deliver courses, manage students, run sales funnels, handle invoicing, and monitor teacher and business performance.
• Algorithmics Courses Line Age-segmented programming curriculum covering beginner to advanced levels, focused on developing algorithmic thinking and coding skills for children aged 6 to 17. Refreshed annually with new course additions included in the franchise package.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SK.ruminorOthersSK.ru (a Russian tech/venture platform) is listed as a partner, likely as part of Algorithmics' Russian market ecosystem or investor network. No specific partnership details provided.
• Mail.ru GroupminorOthersMail.ru Group (major Russian internet company) is listed as a partner, likely as part of Algorithmics' Russian market ecosystem. No specific partnership details provided.
• Franchise Partners (450)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlgorithmics operates through 450 franchise partners who open and operate Algorithmics programming schools worldwide. Partners receive the Algorithmics franchise package including brand license, curriculum, technology platform, training, and ongoing support. The company describes partners as integral to its growth strategy, with the number of partners doubling in 2020 alone.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Code Ninjas: Code Ninjas is the largest direct competitor — a franchise network of kids' coding centers operating in North America and internationally. Both businesses sell turnkey franchise packages, proprietary curricula, and teacher training to entrepreneurs serving children ages 6-17.
• The Coder School: The Coder School operates franchise-based after-school coding programs for kids, offering proprietary curriculum and personalized coaching. Closely comparable business model, target demographic (children/teens), and franchise-driven expansion strategy.
• iD Tech: iD Tech runs in-person tech camps and online programs for kids and teens, with a strong curriculum library and instructor training infrastructure. Comparable target market, technology education offering, and operational scale in children's STEM.
• Skill Samurai: Skill Samurai is a kids' coding and STEM franchise offering turnkey programs including curriculum, teacher training, and operations support. Nearly identical franchise model and target demographic to Algorithmics.

Emerging players

• Tynker: Tynker is a self-paced online coding platform for children with a content library and classroom tools. Competes on the technology/product layer rather than franchise distribution, making it an emerging peer in children's coding curriculum.
• CodeCombat: CodeCombat offers gamified coding education for kids and schools via an AI-driven platform. Comparable in target learner (children learning to code) and curriculum approach, though differs in delivery (pure SaaS vs. franchise-led in-person).
• Kodable: Kodable provides a kids' coding curriculum with teacher resources, used in schools and at home. Comparable content/courseware offering for ages 6-17, though distributed direct-to-school rather than through franchise centers.

Others

• Code.org: Code.org is a nonprofit promoting K-12 computer science with free curricula and the Hour of Code initiative. Thematically aligned as a children's coding ecosystem peer; Algorithmics actually contributed to Hour of Code 2019. Free positioning constrains direct competition.

Broad incumbents

• LEGO Education: LEGO Education offers STEM and coding curricula (including SPIKE) for K-12 schools globally, with strong brand recognition. Competes in the same end market (children's STEM education) with overlapping curriculum content and school-district distribution.

Regional players

• Coding with Kids: Coding with Kids runs after-school coding programs primarily in the US Pacific Northwest. Comparable kids-coding offering and age band, though much smaller scale and geographically concentrated rather than globally franchised.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIsVs29CNfgSIIvBEnmuxLw
• Facebookfacebook.com/algorithmics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mycompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/algorithmicsglobal

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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