Case Study

Client Spotlight: Kalamna CIC

Empowering the future of Arabic language learning through innovation and impact.

About Kalamna

Kalamna CIC is an inspiring social enterprise founded by Saussan Khalil, on a mission to elevate Arabic language teaching and learning to the same level as other global languages.

Through a unique combination of modern pedagogy, teacher training, and a new digital learning platform, Kalamna is improving reading proficiency and engagement across the world.

Where Powdr Came In

At Powdr, we’re proud to have supported Kalamna on their journey to refine and validate their financial model as they prepare to scale their impact globally.

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.

What Kalamna Said

“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

The Outcome

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.