About EDUGILD
EDUGILD, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2015, is based in Pune, India. With a presence in 3 countries, it has supported around 29 startups in sectors like EdTech, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, EDUGILD has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Simulanis, ClassBoat and Yebo. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Vidya Robotics on Sep 08, 2017.
EDUGILD's List of Top Investments
EDUGILD has a portfolio of 29 companies. Their most notable investments are in ClassBoat and SkillSoniq.Their portfolio spans across India, United States and Canada. They have invested in EdTech, High Tech, Enterprise Applications and 11 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by EDUGILD:1. Simulanis
Provides AI-powered XR, simulation and immersive training solutions for industrial workforce development. It develops interactive products and turnkey systems that improve workforce safety, skills and productivity across industries. Its offerings include training simulations, XR platforms, physical simulator systems, digital twins, performance analytics and remote-assistance solutions.
Key facts about Simulanis
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.44M
- Employee Count: 104 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Village Capital, Plugin Alliance and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 20, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. ClassBoat
Online course discovery and booking platform. It provides individual instructors to offer classes. There are a variety of classes across skills or hobbies targeting people from different age groups. The platform can be used to discover, plan and book learning activities. The class providers can register on the platform and offer their services.
Key facts about ClassBoat
3. Yebo
3D, VR tools and gaming engine for game developers. The company provides a platform for developers to get training for game development. It provides text and video content, suits of tools, pre-built 3D games and simulations, other additional gaming resources, and more. It also offers NFT management and loyalty programs.
Key facts about Yebo
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $553K
- Employee Count: 6 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 28 Ventures and EDUGILD
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 25, 2014, $*****
4. Ahhaa
Provider of mindfulness-based wellbeing programs and services. These offerings include immersive mentoring sessions featuring daily meditations and workshops, and keynote speaking engagements for organizations seeking to improve employee wellbeing. The programs aim to reduce stress and anxiety, increase productivity and happiness, and foster inner peace. The curriculum is developed by experienced instructors with backgrounds in monastic practice and wisdom teaching.
Key facts about Ahhaa
5. ProctorEdu
Online proctoring software ensuring exam integrity with a focus on privacy. They provide a comprehensive suite of solutions for remote exams and assessments, leveraging AI and live proctoring to maintain test security. Their platform integrates seamlessly with various Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas and Moodle, offering a unified user experience. They address privacy concerns with transparent, ethical, and non-intrusive monitoring. The browser-based solution supports mobile devices and requires low bandwidth. They offer automated, AI, and live proctoring solutions for industries like higher education, professional certifications, and pre-employment assessments. They are a SaaS platform that uses cookies and tracking technologies. They offer cloud and on-premise hosting options. They provide documentation, glossary, and changelog resources.
Key facts about ProctorEdu
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $35.4K
- Employee Count: 14 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: IIDF, Softline Venture Partners and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 19, 2017, $*****
EDUGILD's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
EDUGILD has invested in 29 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Vidya Robotics.EDUGILD's Investments by Stage
EDUGILD has made 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $22.4K.EDUGILD's Investments by Sector
EDUGILD has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the EdTech, Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Vertical SaaS and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 25 Tech companies, 19 Consumer (B2C) companies, 18 Software companies and at least 12 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
EdTech | 3 |
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
High Tech | 2 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
EDUGILD's Investments by Geography
EDUGILD has made most investments in India (4), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 4 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
EDUGILD's recent investments
EDUGILD has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by EDUGILD:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 08, 2017 | India | Seed | 9518 | - | |
Mar 04, 2017 | United States | Seed | 5407 | - | |
Jul 15, 2016 | India | Seed | 4509 | - | |
Jul 15, 2016 | India | Seed | 3768 | - | |
Jul 15, 2016 | India | Seed | 3900 | - |
Acquired companies in EDUGILD's Portfolio
1 company from EDUGILD's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was YoScholar in Mar 2018 by Edyoo for $*****.Here are EDUGILD's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 01, 2018 | - | - | 2895 |
Team profile of EDUGILD
EDUGILD has a team of 2 members including 2 Venture Partners located in India. EDUGILD's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of EDUGILD
Over the past 10 years, 26 investors have co-invested in EDUGILD's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before EDUGILD: Vinay Vishwanath Dange, Pankaj Sethi and 5 others have invested in rounds before EDUGILD. There are 2 companies where Vinay Vishwanath Dange has invested before EDUGILD and 1 company where Pankaj Sethi has invested before EDUGILD.
- Invested after EDUGILD: A total of 19 investors have invested in EDUGILD's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include HPCL (1 company) and Mridul Upreti (1 company).
Recent News related to EDUGILD
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Global EdTech Accelerator EDUGILD Enters into Strategic Partnership with Impact Investor Gray Matters CapitalBW Businessworld•Apr 30, 2018•EDUGILD, Gray Matters Capital
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Edugild: edugild collaborates wtih jmdedu china and edtech israel, Technology News, ETtechIndiatimes•Jan 10, 2017•JMDedu, EDUGILD
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EDUGILD Expands Its Global Reach Through Partnership With JMDedu China and Edtech IsraelIndianWeb2•Jan 09, 2017•EDUGILD, JMDedu
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Meet the four ed-tech ventures graduating from startup accelerator EduGild’s first batch | TechcircleVCCircle•Jul 15, 2016•Simulanis, EDUGILD, InstaFeez, Gradopedia and 1 other
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