Esseyi is an online marketplace that aggregates over 10,000 accredited degree and diploma programs from African institutions, allowing students to search, apply, and pay tuition fees entirely online via web or mobile. The platform also includes a continent‑wide job board where employers can post vacancies, manage candidate pipelines, and access a searchable database of qualified graduates.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students across Africa often lack a centralized source to discover accredited academic programs and to complete the full admission process online, leading to fragmented searches, manual applications, and payment hurdles. Employers also struggle to reach a continent-wide talent pool, resulting in inefficient recruitment and limited visibility of job opportunities.
Solution
Esseyi is an online marketplace that aggregates over 10,000 degree and diploma programs from more than 2,000 African higher‑education institutions. The platform lets prospective students search, apply, and pay tuition fees entirely through a web or mobile interface, with payment options including mobile money and credit cards. Simultaneously, Esseyi hosts a continent‑wide job board where companies can post vacancies, manage candidate pipelines, and connect with qualified graduates. Institutions gain tools to showcase programs, centralize enrollment, and attract a broader student base, while employers access a large, searchable database of African talent.
Target Audience
Primary users are African high‑school graduates and professionals seeking further education, as well as universities, colleges, and vocational schools looking to attract students digitally. Employers and recruitment agencies across the continent also use the platform to source qualified candidates.
Features
- Searchable catalog of 10,000+ accredited programs across 2,000 public and private African institutions
- End‑to‑end online application workflow, including document upload, submission tracking, and digital payment via mobile money or card
- Integrated job board with thousands of listings, candidate profile management, and application tracking for employers
- Institution portal for program promotion, centralized enrollment management, and analytics on applicant traffic
- Student profile creation that highlights academic credentials and makes candidates discoverable by schools and recruiters
- Multilingual interface covering French, English, and other regional languages to broaden accessibility