Knowledge Group

What Knowledge Group does

Knowledge Group is a Panama-based educational solutions provider founded in 1999 and operating as the training arm of parent company Nema Education. The company distributes international curriculum content (Cambridge University Press, Marshall Cavendish Singapore Mathematics, locally-developed Pensar sin Límites), digital learning platforms (TBOX EdTech platform with robotics components, Neo+ AI-powered English learning, Matific math, Microsoft Office Specialist certification), game-based learning methodologies (Mind Lab, Accelium), and physical school supplies to K-12 schools, educators, and parents in Panama.

The business operates a multi-channel e-commerce model through knowledge.com.pa, with school-account-based B2B sales to approximately 125 partner schools offering exclusive, school-specific pricing tiers and dedicated catalog pages. Revenue streams include per-unit textbook sales (one-time), recurring annual software licenses for digital platforms, and one-time teacher professional development courses (Google Classroom, AI in the classroom, classroom management). The company serves 120,000+ students and 6,000+ educators across 125 partner schools, with 40,000+ hours of educational content delivered and a 4.8/5 Google customer satisfaction rating. Technology differentiators include the school-specific pricing/account system and the distribution of Neo+, which uses AI-driven adaptive learning paths for English instruction.

In July 2025, Knowledge Group expanded beyond Panama through the acquisition of UAE-based Biz Group, establishing regional presence in the Middle East and North Africa and adding capabilities in AI- and VR-enabled corporate workforce learning and development. The company remains a private subsidiary under Nema Education, with no external funding rounds disclosed and operations still anchored in Panama City.

Name

Knowledge Group

Legal name

Knowledge Group

Website

https://knowledge.com.pa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Knowledge Group is a Panama-based educational solutions provider operating as the training arm of Nema Education. It distributes international curricula, digital learning platforms (TBOX, Neo+, Matific), and teacher training to 125 K-12 schools and 120,000+ students in Panama, recently expanding into MENA via its acquisition of UAE-based Biz Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Materials and Solutions Distribution

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Equipment & Classroom Tools (Whiteboards, Lab Kits, Manipulatives) (EDAEAIAB), Library/Media Center & Digital Resource Management Systems (EDAJAMAN)

Keywords

• K-12 educational materials
• Curriculum content distribution
• Digital learning platforms
• Teacher professional development
• School supplies retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Materials Sales: Sale of textbooks, workbooks, and educational books primarily from Cambridge and Marshall Cavendish publishers, covering subjects like math, science, and English for K-12 education
2. Digital Licenses and Subscriptions: Annual and multi-year licenses for educational platforms including Matific (math platform), TBOX (technology education), Microsoft Office Specialist certification, and neo+ English learning platform
3. Teacher Training Courses: Professional development courses for educators including Google Classroom training, classroom management, and AI in education applications
4. Educational Games and Manipulatives: Sale of educational games including strategy games, manipulatives for math education, and robotics kits for STEM learning
5. School Supplies: General school supplies including notebooks, art supplies, and stationery products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Knowledge Group is a Panama-based educational solutions provider that distributes international curriculum materials (Cambridge, Marshall Cavendish), operates digital learning platforms (TBOX, Neo+, Matific), and delivers professional development courses. The company sells textbooks, workbooks, software licenses, educational games, and school supplies primarily to K-12 schools, educators, and parents in Panama through direct e-commerce and dedicated school accounts with exclusive pricing.

Product overview

Knowledge Group is a Panama-based educational solutions provider offering a multi-product portfolio centered around educational technology platforms, curriculum content, and professional development. The core technology offerings include TBOX (a comprehensive EdTech platform with versions for different grade levels including robotics components) and Neo+ (an AI-powered English learning platform combining adaptive self-study with live tutoring). The company distributes internationally-recognized curriculum content including Marshall Cavendish Singapore Mathematics, Cambridge International Education materials, and locally-developed Pensar sin Límites series. Additional offerings include educational games and manipulatives, Microsoft Office Specialist certification preparation, Mind Lab methodology, and Accelium game-based learning programs. Professional development courses for educators cover digital tools, AI applications in education, and pedagogical methodologies. The company serves over 120,000 students across 125+ schools in Panama.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TBOX Educational Technology Platform Educational technology platform facilitating use of multiple digital tools for students to solve real-world tasks, aligned with international standards. Includes robotics components and prepares students for global competition. Available for K-12 grades.
• Neo+ English Learning Platform AI-powered English learning platform combining self-study with one-on-one online tutoring. Uses artificial intelligence to create individualized study paths and provide personalized feedback, with 11 CEFR-aligned proficiency levels from PreA1 to C1.
• Matific Math Platform Interactive math learning platform for kindergarten through 9th grade providing engaging mathematical activities and exercises aligned with curriculum standards.
• Accelium Game-Based Learning Game-based learning solution using strategy games to develop critical thinking, strategic thinking, self-awareness, focus, and perseverance. Includes teacher training, school projects, skill development programs, assessment tools, and international Olympiads.
• Mind Lab Methodology Innovative methodology using strategy games to develop thinking abilities and life skills in children. Nurtures critical, analytical, and creative thinking while fostering emotional skills including empathy, flexibility, frustration tolerance, responsibility, and resilience.
• Marshall Cavendish Singapore Mathematics Mathematics textbook series based on Singapore's internationally recognized math pedagogy. Available for grades K through 6, including My Pals are Here Math and Math in Focus programs.
• Cambridge Educational Materials Comprehensive range of Cambridge International Education materials including Primary Science, Primary ESL/English, Lower Secondary Science, IGCSE English, and Cambridge Lower Secondary International English series.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Official Microsoft certification program certifying proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, offered as an add-on to the TBOX platform.
• Pensar sin Límites Panama-specific mathematics and science textbook series for grades 1-6, aligned with local curriculum standards.
• Google Classroom Training Course Virtual course teaching educators how to effectively use Google Classroom for digital teaching, including class creation, assignment management, assessment, and student progress tracking.
• Professional Development Courses Teacher training courses including AI Applied to the Classroom, Classroom Management, Spatial Thinking Development, and Learning Through Movement, offered virtually with certificates of participation.
• Educational Games and Manipulatives Strategy games and manipulatives for developing critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and mathematical skills. Includes products from Gigamic, SD Games, Zygomatic, and robotics kits like Mbot Ranger and Ultimate 2.0.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 120,000+ students across 125 schools with 40,000+ hours of educational content delivered
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Biz GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025Knowledge Group, the training arm of Nema Education, acquired Biz Group, a UAE-based learning and development company. This acquisition strengthens Knowledge Group's regional presence and expands solutions in digital learning and transformative technologies like AI and virtual reality across the Middle East and North Africa.
• Nema Education (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge Group operates as the training arm of Nema Education, providing educational materials and training services under the parent company's educational umbrella.
• Cambridge University PressmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKnowledge Group distributes Cambridge educational materials including Primary Science, Primary International English, Lower Secondary Science, and IGCSE English textbooks throughout Panama.
• Marshall Cavendish EducationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKnowledge Group is a distributor of Marshall Cavendish Singapore Math curriculum, My Pals Are Here Science series, and other Marshall Cavendish educational materials in Panama.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marshall Cavendish Education: Singapore-based international curriculum publisher whose Singapore Math and science series Knowledge Group distributes in Panama. Comparable content-and-platform offering targeting bilingual and international schools in emerging markets.
• Santillana: Major Latin American K-12 educational publisher and distributor with a comparable model of selling textbooks, digital platforms, and teacher resources to schools across Spanish-speaking markets. Direct overlap with Knowledge Group's textbook distribution and school-account model in Panama.
• SM (Ediciones SM): Spanish-language K-12 educational publisher operating across Latin America with school-focused textbook distribution, teacher training, and digital learning platforms. Closely comparable go-to-market and customer base to Knowledge Group's school channel.

Broad incumbents

• Cengage Group: Global education and reference publisher with K-12 and workforce content plus digital platforms sold into schools and training programs. Overlaps with Knowledge Group's textbook, digital license, and teacher training offerings.
• Cambridge University Press & Assessment: Global incumbent publisher of Cambridge International curricula, currently distributed by Knowledge Group in Panama. Represents both a partner and the principal competitive threat if it chooses to localize distribution directly in LATAM.
• McGraw Hill Education: Global K-12 and higher-ed publisher offering textbooks, adaptive learning platforms, and teacher resources across international markets, including Latin America. Comparable product mix and school-customer orientation, but with far broader geographic reach.
• Pearson Education: Large global education publisher with K-12 textbooks, digital platforms, and assessment products sold through local distributors in Latin America. Overlaps with Knowledge Group on curriculum content and EdTech for schools but at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Matific: Adaptive K-9 math learning platform currently distributed by Knowledge Group in Panama. Comparable EdTech product and school-customer base; represents both an overlap and a channel partner.
• Platzi: Latin American online learning platform focused on technology, digital skills, and professional development with a subscription model. Comparable subscription-based digital learning angle, though Platzi skews adult/professional rather than K-12 schools.

Regional players

• Biz Group: UAE-based learning and development company acquired by Knowledge Group in July 2025, focused on corporate workforce training and digital learning in MENA. Comparable training-and-EdTech business model in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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