Empowering the future of Arabic language learning through innovation and impact.
At Powdr, we’re proud to have supported Kalamna CIC, an inspiring social enterprise founded by Saussan Khalil, on their journey to refine and validate their financial model as they prepare to scale their impact globally.
Kalamna is on a mission to elevate Arabic language teaching and learning to the same level as other global languages — improving reading proficiency and engagement across the world through a unique combination of modern pedagogy, teacher training, and a new digital learning platform.
Working with Saussan and her team, Powdr helped Kalamna:
• Build confidence in their financial strategy ahead of investor discussions.
• Validate existing forecasts and assumptions through structured workshops and model review.
• Strengthen their investment readiness with clear, investor-friendly outputs and insights.
• Accelerate delivery of the model through hands-on guidance and fast, responsive support.
“The process actually exceeded expectations — the speed of implementation, the quick responses, and the level of support were fantastic. Nicola was incredibly knowledgeable about what investors look for, and the questions she asked really pushed us to think deeply about our plans. It gave us huge confidence going into investor conversations.”
— Saussan Khalil, Founder, Kalamna CIC
Through the Powdr process, Kalamna not only sharpened their financial story but also gained greater visibility and clarity around their growth strategy. The team now feels more equipped to engage with both angel and impact investors, secure the funding they need to expand their global reach, and continue building tools that transform Arabic language education.
“It’s been a really fantastic experience — we felt supported every step of the way. The process validated our work and gave us confidence to move forward. We’re just at the beginning of many great things to come.”
— Saussan Khalil, Founder, Kalamna CIC
We’re honoured to play a small part in Kalamna’s journey and look forward to seeing their continued success as they bring their vision to classrooms and communities around the world.
