About Continued Learning sector in India
The Continued Learning sector in India comprises 9.14K companies, including 433 funded companies having collectively raised $2.55B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 103 are Series A+ funded, and 2 have achieved unicorn status.
Continued Learning sector in India has seen 58 acquisitions and 4 IPOs.
This sector includes companies which provide self-paced and instructor led courses and learning resources for professional learning, skill development and casual learning.
Continued Learning sector is also known as Upskilling Platforms, Skill Development Platforms or Continuing Education.
- Technology companies which provide continued learning through pre-recorded online lessons, live tutoring, games, interactive exercises. The Courses can be either self-created or aggregated.
- Also includes companies which provide collaborative peer-to-peer learning platforms via audio, chat, video and discussion forums. - Companies which provide continued learning through offline tutoring and training centres.
- Also excluded are companies providing eLearning courses exclusively to enterprises for employee training.
Top Continued Learning Companies in India
There are 9,141 Continued Learning startups in India which include Seekho, Adda247, Eruditus, Mesa School of Business, Newton School. Out of these, 433 startups are funded, with 103 having secured Series A+ funding, and 2 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 259 Continued Learning startups in India. Over the past 10 years, an average of 574 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani and IIT Kharagpur.
Here is the list of top Continued Learning startups in India
1. Seekho
Provider of short educational videos covering technology business and finance. The platform hosts content across multiple categories including career development, personal growth, and wellness. Users access instructional material created by mentors to acquire practical skills. The service offers subscription options for ad-free viewing and unlimited access to the video library.
Key facts about Seekho
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $42.3M
- Investors: Elevation Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 29, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 8,514 Competitors
2. Adda247
Provider of an online test preparation platform. It offers both a web-based platform as well as a mobile app for preparation. Its courses are available for examinations covering banking, SSC, CTET, and more, both Hindi and English. Its features include video lectures, online tests, study materials, updated current affairs questions, and practice quizzes. Its app can be downloaded via the Android platform.
Key facts about Adda247
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $64.4M
- Investors: STL, WestBridge Capital and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 21, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 8,540 Competitors
3. Eruditus
Provider of executive education programs in collaboration with global universities. The company offers a portfolio of high-impact programs for working professionals, including short courses, degree programs, and professional certificates. Through collaborations with top-tier academic institutions, it delivers curriculum focused on developing skills for future leadership roles across various industries.
Key facts about Eruditus
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $742M
- Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Prosus and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Oct 18, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 73 Competitors
Startup-focused business school offering a 12-month full-time PGP in Startup Leadership. It emphasizes experiential learning through building real businesses, working on live startup projects, participating in hackathons, and engaging with case-based teaching led by experienced faculty. Students learn directly from startup CXOs, founders, and industry practitioners who act as mentors and instructors, providing practical insights into building and scaling companies. It is designed to prepare graduates for strategic and operational roles in startups, combining business fundamentals with hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship, product development, and growth execution.
Key facts about Mesa School of Business
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $17.2M
- Investors: Elevation Capital, Innoven Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 13, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 925 Competitors
Provider of online software development and data science training programs. These educational offerings include live instruction, coding practice environments, and interview preparation tools. The curriculum focuses on technical skill acquisition for individuals seeking employment in technology sectors. Participants access project-based learning modules and career support resources to facilitate professional development in programming and analytical fields.
Key facts about Newton School
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $33.9M
- Investors: Nexus Venture Partners, Steadview and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 08, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 7,524 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Continued Learning sector in India
259 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Continued Learning sector in India. 1,206 Continued Learning startups in India were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 259 |
2025 | 295 |
2024 | 504 |
2023 | 685 |
2022 | 630 |
2021 | 851 |
2020 | 1,206 |
2019 | 554 |
2018 | 438 |
2017 | 318 |
Stage-wise distribution of Continued Learning sector companies in India
Out of the total 9,141 Continued Learning companies in India, 433 have secured funding. Among them, 103 have reached Series A or higher, and 75 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 9,141
Funded - 433
Series A+ - 103
Series B+ - 75
Series C+ - 67
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 9,141 |
Funded | 433 |
Series A+ | 103 |
Series B+ | 75 |
Series C+ | 67 |
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Funding Trends in the Continued Learning sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Continued Learning sector in India
The Continued Learning sector in India saw a total funding of more than $2.43B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $768M. There has been a total funding of $118M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $118M |
2025 | $90.4M |
2024 | $303M |
2023 | $112M |
2022 | $644M |
2021 | $768M |
2020 | $170M |
2019 | $64.2M |
2018 | $131M |
2017 | $30.9M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Continued Learning in India
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Continued Learning companies in India have raised $116M in equity funding across 15 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Continued Learning companies in India had raised $78.8M across 28 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 47.03% rise in funding in Continued Learning companies in India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Continued Learning companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 2485 | Oct 26, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5900 | Oct 13, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8954 | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8511 | Sep 02, 2026 | ||
Angel | 2611 | Sep 01, 2026 |
Top Investors in Continued Learning in India
LVX is the top investor in Continued Learning companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Continued Learning companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Bengaluru (India) | ||
New York City (United States) | - | |
Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Delhi (India) |
M&A activity in Continued Learning sector in India
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Continued Learning sector in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in Continued Learning sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Continued Learning sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 29, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 14, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Continued Learning sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Continued Learning sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 5 |
2024 | 3 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 16 |
2021 | 18 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Continued Learning in India
In the year 2025, till September 2025, 1 IPO happened in Continued Learning sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Continued Learning sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jan 30, 2024 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jul 26, 1995 | Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) |
Colleges which produce the most Continued Learning companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Continued Learning in India
Most number of Continued Learning startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani and IIT Kharagpur.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 58 |
BITS Pilani | 39 |
IIT Kharagpur | 34 |
IIT Bombay | 33 |
IIT Kanpur | 27 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 21 |
IIM Bangalore | 21 |
IIT Madras | 21 |
IIM Calcutta | 18 |
IIT Roorkee | 18 |
Total funding in Continued Learning companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Harvard University graduates' Continued Learning companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard Business School | $1.12B |
INSEAD | $1.12B |
Harvard University | $1.12B |
BITS Pilani | $1.11B |
IIT Delhi | $456M |
Indian School of Business | $417M |
IIT Kanpur | $154M |
IIT Bombay | $51.6M |
IIT Roorkee | $49.1M |
IIM Calcutta | $42.4M |
Top News in Continued Learning in India
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Simplilearn Launches The Simplilearn Leadership Council to Develop AI-First Learning ProgramsBusinessFortNight•Jun 03, 2026•Simplilearn
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Great Learning: 66% AI Course Enrolments from Non-Tech Professionals in FY26CyberMedia India Online•May 25, 2026•Great Learning
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Unacademy Co-founder Sumit Jain Steps Down as Test-Prep CEOViestories•May 19, 2026•Unacademy, UpGrad
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HCL GUVI Partners with Ramayan University for AI TrainingThe Tribune•Mar 28, 2026•GUVI, http://mmyrv.edu.in
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IITM Pravartak & Simplilearn Launch AI-Powered Cybersecurity ProgramThe Tribune•Dec 10, 2025•Simplilearn
