About Online Courses sector in India
The Online Courses sector in India comprises 11.2K companies, including 454 funded companies having collectively raised $1.43B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 109 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Online Courses sector in India has seen 67 acquisitions and 4 IPOs.
This sector includes online platforms that provide pre-recorded or self-paced courses for Pre-K students, K-12 students, Higher Education students and adults to learn respective topics.
Online Courses sector is also known as Online Courses Solutions, Advanced Online Courses or Digital Online Courses.
Companies that are online first platforms and provide self-paced or pre-recorded videos for Pre-K students, K-12 students, Higher Education students and adults to learn respective topics are included in this sector. Companies that provide offline training centers, online live sessions, activity-based learning for Pre-K students, K-12 students, Higher Education students and adults to learn. Corporate learning solutions are also excluded.
Top Online Courses Companies in India
There are 11,209 Online Courses startups in India which include Seekho, Adda247, Mesa School of Business, Newton School, UpGrad. Out of these, 454 startups are funded, with 109 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 244 Online Courses startups in India. Over the past 10 years, an average of 705 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
Here is the list of top Online Courses 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
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
5. UpGrad
Higher education and upskilling platform. It provides online degree programs, professional certifications, and career transition courses in partnership with universities and industry experts. It partners with universities and industry organizations to provide structured learning pathways for students and working professionals, focusing on career advancement, job readiness, and lifelong learning through technology-enabled education.
Key facts about UpGrad
Companies founded year-on-year in the Online Courses sector in India
244 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Online Courses sector in India. 1,552 Online Courses 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 | 244 |
2025 | 290 |
2024 | 531 |
2023 | 767 |
2022 | 819 |
2021 | 1,008 |
2020 | 1,552 |
2019 | 768 |
2018 | 590 |
2017 | 484 |
Stage-wise distribution of Online Courses sector companies in India
Out of the total 11,209 Online Courses companies in India, 454 have secured funding. Among them, 109 have reached Series A or higher, and 80 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 11,209
Funded - 454
Series A+ - 109
Series B+ - 80
Series C+ - 74
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 11,209 |
Funded | 454 |
Series A+ | 109 |
Series B+ | 80 |
Series C+ | 74 |
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Funding Trends in the Online Courses sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Online Courses sector in India
The Online Courses sector in India saw a total funding of more than $1.29B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $353M. There has been a total funding of $97.6M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $97.6M |
2025 | $70.3M |
2024 | $146M |
2023 | $116M |
2022 | $229M |
2021 | $353M |
2020 | $39.1M |
2019 | $31.9M |
2018 | $163M |
2017 | $41.1M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Online Courses in India
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Online Courses companies in India have raised $95M in equity funding across 16 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Online Courses companies in India had raised $57.1M across 20 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 66.29% rise in funding in Online Courses companies in India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Online Courses companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 1765 | Oct 13, 2026 | ||
Series B | 1994 | Oct 07, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1706 | Sep 02, 2026 | ||
Angel | 7899 | Sep 01, 2026 | ||
Series B | 2958 | Aug 26, 2026 |
Top Investors in Online Courses in India
LVX is the top investor in Online Courses companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Online Courses companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||
Delhi (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
New York City (United States) | - |
M&A activity in Online Courses sector in India
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Online Courses sector in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 4 acquisitions happened in Online Courses sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Online Courses sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 29, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 14, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 24, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Online Courses sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Online Courses sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 4 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 15 |
2021 | 16 |
2020 | 7 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 5 |
IPOs in Online Courses in India
In the year 2025, till September 2025, 1 IPO happened in Online Courses sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Online Courses 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 Online Courses companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Online Courses in India
Most number of Online Courses startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 76 |
IIT Bombay | 64 |
IIT Kharagpur | 42 |
IIT Kanpur | 41 |
BITS Pilani | 32 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 32 |
IIT Roorkee | 25 |
IIT Madras | 24 |
IIM Bangalore | 18 |
IIM Calcutta | 18 |
Total funding in Online Courses companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Delhi graduates' Online Courses companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. Indian School of Business alumni are second, and IIT Kanpur alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | $444M |
Indian School of Business | $420M |
IIT Kanpur | $72.3M |
IIT Bombay | $70.3M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $63.1M |
IIT Madras | $41M |
IIM Calcutta | $39.6M |
XLRI- Xavier School of Management | $39.4M |
IIT Roorkee | $36.7M |
Kellogg School of Management | $33.1M |
Top News in Online Courses in India
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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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Bengaluru Ranks 2nd in Upskilling Plans, Great Learning Report FindsCXOtoday•Sep 02, 2025•Great Learning
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Hexaware and upGrad Launch Agentic AI Academy to Power Phase 2 of AI Workforce TransformationPR Newswire•Aug 19, 2025•Hexaware, UpGrad
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Pegasystems partners with SmartBridge to power AI and automation talent in India, APAC and Middle EastExpress Computer•Jul 24, 2025•Pegasystems, SmartBridge
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