Leave No One Behind

What Leave No One Behind does

Leave No One Behind (LNOB) is a Sweden-based, founder-owned purpose-driven enterprise founded by Siobhan Claesson, an Australian-born education and communications specialist with 25+ years of international experience across Australia, the UK, Denmark, and Sweden. The company designs and delivers education, training, and communication services for NGOs, universities, UN agencies, and social enterprises, with a stated focus on advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals around quality education, gender equality, decent work, reduced inequalities, and partnerships.

LNOB's offering is structured around three core service areas — Digital Learning (online course and e-learning content design), Inclusive Education (programs that reduce barriers and expand access), and Female Entrepreneurship (training, mentoring, and digital communication programs for women). It also packages specialized services for entrepreneurs (business skills, branding, content creation), organisations (communication materials, website development, workshops), and universities (academic training, e-learning design, curriculum support), with three branding tiers (Start-Up Pack, Refresher, Full-Service). In parallel, the company distributes nine free online courses covering web design, business and academic English, digital design, presentation skills, CV/interview preparation, intercultural communication, and train-the-trainer content through a self-serve website platform. There is no proprietary technology stack — the website is hosted on Wix and the company functions as a services enterprise rather than a software product.

The revenue model is hybrid but predominantly project-based: institutional clients pay for bespoke consulting, training, and curriculum engagements on undisclosed terms, while individual learners consume courses free of charge under a freemium model. Go-to-market is community-led and partner-driven, leveraging NGO, academic, and UN relationships, client testimonials, and founder-led outreach. LNOB has raised no external funding, operates with 1-10 employees, claims 5,000+ lives impacted, and has no disclosed revenue, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or capital structure beyond sole-founder ownership.

Name

Leave No One Behind

Legal name

Leave No One Behind

Website

https://leavenonebehind.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leave No One Behind is a Sweden-based, founder-owned purpose-driven enterprise that designs and delivers education, training, and communication services for NGOs, universities, UN agencies, and female entrepreneurs, supplemented by nine free online courses on business and academic skills.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education and Training Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Education services
• Digital learning
• Female entrepreneurship
• Inclusive education
• Intercultural training

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free Online Courses: All online courses are offered free of charge to learners. The company may generate revenue through associated services, consulting, or custom training programs rather than course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Leave No One Behind is a purpose-driven enterprise that designs and delivers education, training, and communication services for NGOs, universities, UN agencies, and other organizations. The company develops digital learning content, online courses, and inclusive education programs, with a particular focus on female entrepreneurship and intercultural communication. It also offers free online courses to individual learners via its website.

Product overview

Leave No One Behind is a purpose-driven enterprise offering education, training, and communication services through a portfolio of three core service areas: Digital Learning (designing online courses and e-learning content), Inclusive Education (creating accessible learning opportunities), and Female Entrepreneurship (supporting women entrepreneurs through training and mentoring). The company also provides specialized services for entrepreneurs (business skills, branding, content creation), organisations (communication materials, website development, workshops), and universities (academic training, e-learning design, curriculum support). Three branding service tiers are offered: Start-Up Pack (essential design elements for new organisations), Refresher (strategic facelifts for existing brands), and Full-Service (complete brand overhaul). The company also offers nine free online courses covering business English, academic English, web design, presentation skills, intercultural communication, CV writing, and train-the-trainer skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Learning Design and development of online courses, e-learning content, and blended learning programmes tailored to the needs of both learners and organisations.
• Inclusive Education Creation of inclusive learning opportunities that enable diverse learners to participate, engage, and succeed, designed to reduce barriers and expand access to education.
• Female Entrepreneurship Programme Training, mentoring, and digital communication programmes that support women at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey, promoting practical skills, confidence, and independence.
• Entrepreneurs Services Business skills training, branding and identity, and content creation services for entrepreneurs and startups.
• Organisations Services Communication materials, website and content development, and workshops and training services for NGOs and non-profit organizations.
• Universities Services Academic training, e-learning design, and curriculum support services for higher education institutions.
• Web Design for Startups Free course teaching essentials of building user-friendly, responsive websites tailored for nonprofits and small businesses, covering platform selection, navigation, mobile optimization, and accessibility.
• Business English Skills Free course covering essential business English skills including communication, presentations, negotiation, networking, and marketing through practical skills and real-world case studies.
• Entrepreneur Digital Design Free hands-on program teaching practical strategies for creating websites and enhancing online presence through workshops in marketing, visual design, and digital communication.
• Presentation Masterclass Free hands-on workshop teaching dynamic presentation delivery techniques including message crafting, audience engagement, delivery skills, and Q&A management.
• Academic English Skills Free program focused on mastering academic English including study skills, academic writing, critical reading, presentations, and effective study strategies for higher education.
• English Proficiency Free ESL courses covering various proficiency levels from beginner to advanced, including General ESL, Business English, Academic Purposes, Conversational English, and specialized purposes.
• CV & Interview Workshop Free interactive workshop equipping participants with skills to create compelling CVs and excel in job interviews through practical training and mock interviews.
• Intercultural Communication Free course equipping participants with skills to navigate cultural differences and communicate effectively in diverse environments, focusing on cross-cultural competence.
• Train-the-Trainer Course Free course equipping trainers with essential skills and knowledge to deliver engaging and impactful training sessions, covering needs assessment, facilitation, and professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ lives impacted through partnerships and programs

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NGOscoreOthersLNOB collaborates with non-governmental organizations to design and deliver education, training, and communication services. The company works with NGOs as primary clients and partners in social impact initiatives.
• UniversitiescoreOthersPartnerships with higher education institutions for academic training programs, e-learning design, and curriculum support services.
• UN AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with United Nations agencies including World Maritime University for academic English skills programs and sustainable development initiatives.
• Stiftelsen EsterminorOthersSwedish foundation engaged for the Ester Female Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program, including website development, social media management, and digital skills training.
• World Maritime UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency for which LNOB delivered Academic English Skills Program including lecturing, assessment, and curriculum support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Social Impact: Major MOOC platform with free and low-cost courses in business English, digital skills, and professional development — overlapping directly with LNOB's nine free online courses. Much larger incumbent that can out-spend on content, marketing, and learner acquisition.
• Ashoka: Global large-scale network supporting social entrepreneurs and changemakers, with programmes in education and gender equality. Comparable to LNOB's female entrepreneurship and inclusion focus but operates at much larger scale with global reach and institutional funding.
• British Council (Social Enterprise programmes): UK government-linked organisation running global English-language teaching, intercultural skills, and women's entrepreneurship programmes. Overlaps with LNOB's Business English, Academic English, and Intercultural Communication offerings, and is a frequent competitor for UN/development funding.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Global Goldman Sachs Foundation initiative providing business and entrepreneurship education to underserved women entrepreneurs, delivered through partner institutions. Directly comparable in target beneficiary (women founders) and curriculum (business skills, digital, communication), but operates at massive scale with corporate backing.

Direct peers

• Digital Promise: US-based nonprofit working at the intersection of education, EdTech, and equity for underserved learners. Comparable to LNOB as a social-impact organisation designing digital learning and inclusive education programmes for marginalised populations, often funded by foundations and aligned with UN-style equity goals.
• Edumus Education: Named LNOB partner for e-learning intercultural competence curriculum development. Closely comparable in scale, geography (Nordic), and product (e-learning and curriculum design for inclusive education) — a direct small-scale peer.
• InZone (University of Geneva): University of Geneva initiative delivering higher-education and e-learning programmes to refugees and displaced learners, including academic English and intercultural skills. Highly comparable to LNOB's academic English work with World Maritime University and inclusive education positioning.
• School of Social Entrepreneurs: UK-based social enterprise providing training, mentoring, and capacity building for social entrepreneurs and mission-driven leaders. Directly comparable to LNOB's female entrepreneurship training and digital communication programmes for founders of social-purpose ventures.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University: Pan-African higher-education institution focused on developing ethical and entrepreneurial leaders, with mission-driven positioning. Comparable to LNOB in the education-access and entrepreneurship-development niche, though operating in a different geography and at larger scale.
• Pro Mujer: Latin American social enterprise combining financial services, health, and training programmes for low-income women, including entrepreneurship and digital skills training. Closely comparable to LNOB's female entrepreneurship and digital communication programmes for under-served women founders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l-n-o-b

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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