Tespire LLC

Founded in 2016 and based in Abuja, Nigeria, Tespire LLC, formerly known as JD Lab, operates as an educational technology company that offers software-as-a-service for online learning and related services. Abdulkadir Suleiman Lapai (CEO) and Umar Madugu (CTO) are the co-founders of the company. In May 2025, Tespire LLC raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from The Alternative Bank. The company provides a platform that combines cloud-based software with a hardware solution, the Tespire Box, designed to streamline school administrative functions.

Tespire provides schools with a centralized system that enhances operational efficiency by integrating digital tools for managing admissions, finances, student data, and parent-teacher communications. The firm’s platform’s features allow schools to manage entry applications, track student records, create fee schedules, and provide notifications through email, SMS, and mobile app push, ensuring parents, teachers, and administrators are always connected. The company’s additional services include solutions tailored to meet diverse student needs, such as Tespire Extra, Tespire Accommodation, and Tespire Cards. The enterprise generates revenue through its pricing plans, which include the starta plan for NGN 2,000 per student per term, the beta plan for NGN 2,000 per student per term, and the mega plan for NGN 2,500 per student per term.

The company will use the May 2025 funding to expand its Asibiti research project.