Crackajack Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Revolutionize Exam Prep for South African Families

Ed-tech startup seeks R45,000 on Jumpstarter to empower parents and learners with its first-of-a-kind, AI-powered study app.HARTBEESPOORT, NW, South Africa, 21 July 2025 – Crackajack Educational Pty Ltd, an innovative educational technology startup, announced today the launch of its rewards-based crowdfunding campaign on Jumpstarter. The company aims to raise R45,000 by 31 August to fund the final development stages of its unique mobile application, which helps parents andlearners master the South African curriculum.The Crackajack app is designed to alleviate the stress of exam preparation by allowing users to create and practice customized tests based on specific CAPS topics. It is the first app in South Africa to use specialized AI to generate assessments, empowering parents to accurately gauge their children's exam readiness and identify specific areas that need improvement. The platform transforms study time from a chore into a targeted, effective, and gamified activity, featuring subjects like Mathematics, Social Sciences (History and Geography), Natural Science and languages: both English and Afrikaans in Home Language as well as First Additional Language for Grade 4-7’s. The app will present all subjects in either Afrikaans or English as chosen by the user. "As a mother of three, I have first-hand experience of the anxiety that builds up around exam time, for both children and parents," says Corli Opperman, founder of Crackajack. "I created Crackajack to bridge the gap between classroom learning and home revision. We want to give parents a practical tool to support their children's education and build their confidence.This funding will allow us to roll out the app to thousands of families who need a smarter way to study."The funds raised through the Jumpstarter campaign will be allocated to finalizing the app's advanced features, training its specialized AI, enhancing the user interface, and supporting the official launch on major mobile app stores. Contributors to the campaign will be offered a range of rewards, including early access to the app and exclusive subscription packages.About Crackajack Educational Pty Ltd:Founded by Corli Opperman, a mother and seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years ofexperience in graphic design, Crackajack is a South African ed-tech startup dedicated to making learning more accessible and effective. The company's flagship product is a mobile application that provides customized, CAPS-aligned practice tests to help learners build confidence and achieve academic success. Crackajack is committed to solving real-world parenting challenges through technology.