Genius Group Limited

What does Genius Group own?
Genius Group owns GeniusU (edtech platform), Genius School (model future school in Bali), Education Angels (early childhood education in New Zealand), E-Squared Education (education in South Africa), Property Investors Network (property investment education in the UK), Entrepreneurs Institute, FatBrain AI (AI solutions), OpenExO (exponential organization consulting), Lighthouse Studios (content production), and a 51% stake in Pro Education Global School in Bali.

Is Genius Group publicly traded?
Yes, Genius Group Limited is listed on NYSE American under ticker GNS. The company held its IPO on April 12, 2022. Roger Hamilton, the founder, remains a significant shareholder and CEO. The company is also exploring a potential listing on the Australian Securities Exchange with DLA Piper as advisor.

What is Genius Group's annual revenue?
For fiscal year 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), Genius Group reported audited revenue of $8.4 million, up from $7.6 million in 2024. On a pro forma basis (incorporating full-year contributions from Genius Resorts and Pro Ed), revenue was $13.6 million, an 80% increase year-over-year. The company guides to $20-$22 million in revenue for 2026.

Who is the CEO of Genius Group?
Roger Hamilton is the founder and CEO of Genius Group. He established the company in 2019 as a public holding company in Singapore. Hamilton previously founded Entrepreneurs Institute and Talent Dynamics, and was the founding chairman of the Green School in Bali. He leads the company's vision of preparing students for the future of work through AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education.

What is Genius Group's business model?
Genius Group operates three business units: Genius School (early learning through high school), Genius Academy (adult and entrepreneur education), and Genius Resorts (experiential learning campuses). The company uses a freemium-to-premium model where learners join free courses, meet their AI Guide, and then follow AI-powered personalized learning paths to premium paid programs. Revenue per paying student grew 1,053% from $161 to $1,856 in 2025.

Where is Genius Group headquartered?
Genius Group Limited is headquartered in Singapore. The company operates education institutions and programs across multiple countries including Indonesia (Bali), New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

How many students does Genius Group serve?
Genius Group serves 6.1 million students and users across 100+ countries as of December 2025, up from 5.8 million in 2024.

Genius Group's roots trace back to 2012 when Roger Hamilton developed initiatives under the Entrepreneurs Institute brand and created Talent Dynamics. In 2015, Hamilton became the founding chairman of the Green School in Bali, Indonesia, which led to the creation of GeniusU as an edtech solution.

In 2019, Genius Group Limited was established as the public holding company in Singapore. The company acquired Wealth Dynamics and Entrepreneurs Institute, with GeniusU becoming the edtech platform within the group.

In 2020, Genius Group acquired Entrepreneur Resorts Limited for $31 million. The company held its IPO on NYSE American on April 12, 2022, under ticker GNS.

In 2022, Genius Group completed four major acquisitions: Education Angels (New Zealand), E-Squared Education (South Africa), Property Investors Network (UK), and University of Antelope Valley (United States). The company also acquired Revealed Films, a U.S.-based film production company.

In 2024, Genius Group completed its acquisition of FatBrain AI and merged with OpenExO, expanding its AI and exponential organization capabilities.

In 2025, the company underwent a major restructuring, consolidating operations around three business units: Genius School, Genius Academy, and Genius Resorts. The company also acquired Lighthouse Studios in December 2025 and completed a 51% acquisition of Pro Education Global School in Bali in November 2025.

In January 2026, Genius Group launched Genius School as a model future school in Bali, offering primary, middle, and secondary curricula designed to prepare students for a post-singularity world. In February 2026, the company partnered with ReadyNest to launch AI-powered, satellite-linked Future School "Space Capsules."

Going concern doubt: The company's auditor raised a "going concern" doubt in February 2026, reflecting the company's history of operating losses. Management has highlighted Q4 2025 operational profitability and 2026 guidance projecting positive adjusted EBITDA as mitigating factors.

Legal actions against brokers: In November 2025, Genius Group sent demand notices to stockbrokers Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard, and Robinhood to reinstate the buy button for GNS shares, alleging restriction of retail investors' ability to purchase the stock.

Bitcoin treasury sales: The company sold 96 Bitcoin between December 2025 and February 2026 at an average price of approximately $73,238 per BTC to fund operations, drawing scrutiny over its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Multiple acquisitions integration: The company has faced challenges integrating multiple acquisitions across different countries and education segments, leading to the 2025 restructuring and consolidation around three core business units.

Regulatory compliance: Operating education institutions across multiple countries (Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, U.S.) requires compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks.