Edtech Unicorn UpGrad Acquires Online Learning Platform Harappa Education
UpGrad, an edtech unicorn, has acquired New Delhi-based online learning platform Harappa Education for $38 million (about Rs 296 crore) in a cash-and-share swap deal. The edtech Unicorn has closed the acquisition deal with Harappa shareholders, Bodhi Tree Systems, and Co-founders Pramath Raj Sinha and Shreyasi Singh. UpGrad Acquires Harappa […]
Edtech Unicorn upGrad to acquire Gurugram-based Talentedge
Edtech unicorn upGrad has announced that it is set to acquire Gurugram-based Talentedge, which is India’s fourth-largest online higher education company, for around Rs 350-400 crore. The edtech unicorn has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire Arrina Education Services, the holding company of Talentedge Education Ventures Private Limited). As […]
Edtech Startup upGrad Acquires Video-Enabled Learning Solutions Provider Impartus
upGrad, a Mumbai-based edtech startup, has acquired a video-enabled learning solutions provider Impartus. As part of the deal, the Mumbai-based edtech startup has committed over Rs 150 crore for the buyout and to invest in Impartus’ growth. upGrad stated that with the acquisition of Impartus, it will now be able […]
Edtech Startup Upgrad Eyes Rs 1,200 Cr Revenue In FY21
The pandemic has turned out to be a huge blessing for edtech platforms, with the majority of edtech platforms have witnessed exponential growth. Edtech startup Upgrad has reported that its customer base has more than doubled to 1 million since the lockdown. As per co-founder and Managing Director Mayank Kumar, […]
Edtech Startup ‘upGrad’ Acquires Recruitment And Staffing Solutions Company ‘Rekrut India’
Edtech startup upGrad has acquired Rekrut India, a recruitment and staffing solutions company, at an undisclosed amount. The acquisition allows upGrad to have complete involvement in the lifecycle of a learner – from education to employment. Also, Rekrut gets access to more than half-a-million learners that have completed their courses […]