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Alexander Isak invests in award winning EdTech company Dugga to drive change in education for all

Alexander Isak invests in award winning EdTech company Dugga to drive change in education for all

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Alexander Isak (left) with childhood friend William Nilsson (right), at Dugga's headquarters in Stockholm, both investing partners in Dugga Assessment. Photo: Raquel Rademaker

Newcastle United's forward, Alexander Isak believes in driving change in education and now invests in the award-winning EdTech company Dugga Assessment, based on scientific research by founders Dr. Claudia Rademaker and Dr. Patrik Nilsson.

Through the ease of use, increased engagement and data efficiency, Dugga's Assessment platform creates significant value for both teachers and students. In 2020, Dugga was elected as Microsoft Global Education Partner of the Year. With its strong team and its research-based assessment solution, Dugga is well positioned to thrive in a growing market. Alexander Isak thereby has joined investors such as Sparkmind, GW Capital, Service Ventures, and investors from the Stockholm School of Economics.

"I believe that Dugga improves learning outcomes by transforming knowledge assessment," says Alexander Isak, Forward, Newcastle United Football Club.

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