Guvi Inc. is an online technical learning platform based in Chennai, India, that specializes in providing programming courses tailored for engineers. Founded in 2014 and incubated at IIT Madras, Guvi aims to enhance employability by transforming the learning experience. The platform offers a range of technical video courses, including Android, Python, Java, C, C++, Machine Learning, Big Data, and MongoDB, all presented in vernacular languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali. The courses are designed by working professionals, ensuring that the content is relevant and practical. Additionally, Guvi features a personalized mentoring program that connects learners with information technology companies, further supporting their career development in the tech industry.
Callido Learning
Seed Round in 2020
Callido Learning LLP operates an online platform focused on developing and assessing critical thinking skills among students. Founded in 2015 and based in Mumbai, India, the company provides resources for school and university students, as well as individuals preparing for overseas studies. Callido Learning aims to enhance educational outcomes by offering schools a comprehensive approach to cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and communication skills. The platform includes a structured roadmap for skill development, digital assessments to gauge student capabilities, and blended learning resources tailored to individual needs. Additionally, it features data dashboards that enable educators to monitor student progress over time. Callido Learning's solutions significantly reduce the time and cost associated with developing these essential skills, having partnered with leading educational institutions across more than 28 countries.
Karadi Path
Series A in 2019
Karadi Path Education Company Pvt. Ltd. is a specialized education services provider that focuses on enhancing spoken English proficiency among students. Building on the legacy of Karadi Tales, the company recognized a significant demand for improved language skills, which its audiobooks were only partially addressing. Karadi Path employs an innovative language learning process designed to engage children in a fun and interactive manner, facilitating a discovery-based approach to learning. Through its educational services, the company aims to foster fluency in spoken English, ultimately contributing to the overall language development of its students.
Skillenza
Seed Round in 2019
Skillenza is the optimum gap filler between required market-ready skills and the current college student skillset. We directly address the growing concerns of students & job seekers while connecting the right person with the right opportunity.
Report Bee
Venture Round in 2019
Report Bee is one of the fastest growing ed-tech startups in India working with a singular focus answering the question, "Can we make data more useful in schools?". Report Bee mixes art, maths, statistics, psychology and latest technologies in data sciences to bring out useful insights from large datasets. Currently, more than 225 schools and 10,000 teachers use Report Bee in their day-to-day life.
Imarticus Learning
Series B in 2018
Imarticus Learning Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent professional education institute based in Mumbai, India, specializing in financial services and analytics training. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of certified, industry-endorsed programs in investment banking, business analysis, business analytics, IT, and wealth management. Imarticus Learning provides flexible learning options through classroom, online, and blended delivery methodologies, supported by a comprehensive learning management system. In addition to individual courses, the company tailors corporate training solutions to meet the specific needs of organizations, acting as a sourcing platform for both Indian and global corporates. Through its diverse offerings, Imarticus Learning aims to enhance the qualifications and career prospects of its students in the competitive job market.
Buddy4Study.com
Series A in 2018
Buddy4Study, a for-profit social enterprise. With over 7 years of dedication to the scholarship world, it has developed novel expertise, resources & partnerships that have helped create a system that simplifies all the challenges posed in front of any entity willing to launch a scholarship. We have a prodigious technology-based platform that makes launching and managing a scholarship simple and efficient. The platform comes armed with a live dashboard for providers to screen applications. Our collaboration with national and regional newspapers has brought down the cost of promotion tremendously. On one hand, the team is working on increasing awareness about scholarships PAN India leveraging partnerships with foundations, schools, government entities, and media houses. On the other hand, the team is also working to increase the supply of scholarships by removing the roadblocks of launching scholarships, with the help of technology. Buddy4Study is a platform where any corporation, foundation, institution or an individual can launch scholarships. It has more than 4500 scholarship scheme complete details, 15 lakh student’s registration.
Chrysalis (EZ Vidya)
Seed Round in 2018
EZ Vidya is India's premier education research and innovation organization focused on delivering quality holistic education in Indian schools. Owing to over a decade of sustained research on education and pedagogy by company's internal R&D team and the remarkable transformation witnessed in the schools it has had interventions in, EZ Vidya is acknowledged as a 'Thought Leader' in education by regulatory bodies in the field of education such as CBSE, Ministry of Education in several states and its corporate partners like IBM, AIF, Dell and NOKIA.
Kopykitab.com
Seed Round in 2018
Kopykitab.com is India's first digital library, dedicated to making education affordable, accessible, and engaging. The platform provides a vast collection of eBooks and digital content tailored for students, covering various educational needs, including school subjects, professional courses, and competitive exams. By partnering with leading publishers and tutorial providers, Kopykitab ensures that students have access to the relevant materials they require at any time and from any location. This approach not only addresses the critical needs of learners but also promotes a more sustainable model for accessing educational resources.
Simulanis
Seed Round in 2018
Simulanis is an award-winning Ed-Tech company specializing in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and 3D simulation technologies aimed at enhancing learning and training experiences. By developing interactive and immersive products, Simulanis addresses the skill development needs in various sectors, particularly within engineering and manufacturing. The company also operates Simulanis Academy, which offers a range of training courses, including VR training and AR online courses, designed to equip learners with expertise in these advanced technologies. Through its innovative platform, Simulanis creates memorable and engaging experiences that bridge the gap between physical and digital realms, thereby transforming traditional training methods into dynamic learning opportunities.
Selectjobs
Seed Round in 2017
SelectJobs is a provider of jobs for candidates at the bottom of the pyramid typical positions are delivery boys, sales, retail, insurance, electricians, plumber, mason etc. They aggregate jobs from several companies in India and the Middle-East and provide these as job opportunities to disadvantaged and economically-backward youth.
Chippersage Education
Seed Round in 2017
Chipper Sage aspires to be among the best companies in the business of providing research critical products which facilitate easier learning of difficult concepts for children. Our beneficiaries are children in the age group 2 yrs - 14 yrs. With our products, we want to make the process of learning not just fast and effective but essentially - very interesting, joyful and experiential. We dream of doing that across a wide set of knowledge areas.
GyanDhan
Seed Round in 2016
GyanDhan is an online education financing platform focused on providing affordable loan options for Indian students seeking to pursue higher studies abroad. The company utilizes data science and financial innovation to streamline the loan process, facilitating coordination between banks and students. By employing an internal risk-scoring model, GyanDhan ensures that students can access hassle-free financing solutions tailored to their educational aspirations. The company is dedicated to removing financial barriers that may impede students from achieving their educational dreams.
Oliveboard
Seed Round in 2016
Oliveboard is an online educational platform based in Bangalore, India, that specializes in test preparation for various competitive exams, including CAT, GMAT, CMAT, XAT, GRE, and banking exams. Established in 2012, Oliveboard provides a comprehensive suite of learning resources, including instructional videos, lessons, topic tests, mock tests, and practice questions. The platform utilizes a data-driven approach to enhance the learning experience, offering features such as adaptive tests, sectional tests, and group study games. Additionally, Oliveboard provides targeted recommendations to help students identify and improve their weak areas, facilitating effective and personalized exam preparation.
Guru-G Learning Labs
Venture Round in 2015
Guru-G Learning Labs creates an online teaching and teacher training platform. It provides teaching learning services through its gamified platform for teaching and teacher training by increasing teacher motivation and skills.