Unacademy, founded in 2015 by Gaurav Munjal, Hemesh Singh, and Roman Saini, is an Indian multinational educational technology company headquartered in Bangalore. The platform aims to democratize education by providing affordable and accessible online courses for various competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and UPSC, as well as foundational (K-12) and skill-building courses in areas like programming and entrepreneurship. Unacademy serves a global market, leveraging technology to bridge educational gaps and empower learners worldwide.
Notable affiliated people include its founders Gaurav Munjal, Hemesh Singh, and Roman Saini. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent investors like Sequoia India and SoftBank Vision Fund. Key achievements include a valuation of US$3.44 billion and the acquisition of several subsidiaries such as WiFiStudy and CodeChef. Despite facing financial challenges, Unacademy has made a substantial impact on the ed-tech industry by revolutionizing how students prepare for exams and acquire new skills.
