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Unacademy
AddedFeb 21, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Unacademy

Unacademy

Series H

Unacademy: Indian ed-tech platform for competitive exams, K-12, and skill-building courses. Founded in 2015, valued at US$3.44B.

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Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
Founded
2015
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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.

Unacademy - Products & Services

  • Online Learning Platform logo

    Online Learning Platform

    Online learning platform offering live classes and test preparation for competitive exams in India.

    Competing Products

    Disha AI logo

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Unacademy - Quick Facts

Who are Unacademy's competitors?

Companies similar to Unacademy include Unschool, Udemy, Skill-lync and Coursera.

When was Unacademy founded?

Unacademy was founded in 2015.

Where is Unacademy's headquarters located?

Unacademy's headquarters is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, IN.

When was Unacademy's last funding round?

Unacademy's most recent funding round was for $440M (USD) in August 2021.

How much has Unacademy raised to-date?

As of Aug 1, 2021, Unacademy has raised a total of $838.5M (USD).

How many employees does Unacademy have?

Unacademy has 9,015 employees as of Feb 10, 2024.

Unacademy - Classification

Ownership
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Elearning
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Marketplace
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • Edtech
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611000Educational Services
SIC
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified