About Laurel

We're on a mission to transform education management

Laurel was founded with a bold vision: to give every school — regardless of size or budget — access to world-class management tools.

Our Mission

To simplify school administration so educators can focus on what matters most — teaching and inspiring students. We build technology that removes friction, saves time, and creates transparency across every level of a school.

Our Vision

A world where every school operates with clarity, efficiency, and confidence. We envision a future where technology empowers educators, engages parents, and unlocks every student's potential through seamless management.

Our Values

What drives us every day

Student First

Every feature we build starts with the question: how does this help students succeed?

Innovation

We constantly push boundaries to bring cutting-edge technology to education.

Trust & Security

Schools trust us with sensitive data. We take that responsibility seriously.

Inclusivity

Our platform is designed to be accessible and useful for every stakeholder.

Global Impact

We believe quality education management should be available to every school worldwide.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we create.

Our Journey

Milestones that define us

20

2020

Founded

Laurel was born from a simple idea: schools deserve better tools.

21

2021

First 100 Schools

Reached our first milestone with schools across Nigeria.

22

2022

Series A Funding

Raised funding to expand our team and accelerate product development.

23

2023

Pan-African Expansion

Expanded to 10+ countries across the African continent.

24

2024

1 Million Students

Crossed the milestone of managing over 1 million student records.

25

2025

AI-Powered Features

Launched intelligent analytics and predictive performance tools.

Our Team

Meet the people behind Laurel

A passionate team of educators, engineers, and designers building the future of school management.

SA

Samuel Adeyemi

CEO & Co-Founder

AO

Amara Okafor

CTO & Co-Founder

DM

David Mensah

Head of Product

FH

Fatima Hassan

Head of Engineering

CN

Chidi Nwosu

Head of Design

GA

Grace Adekunle

Head of Sales