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upGrad

659

Higher education and upskilling platform

Edtech
Higher Education
Active

Founded

2015

Team Size

3000

Total Funding

₹970 Cr

Valuation

₹2,250 Cr

About

upGrad offers online degree programs and upskilling courses in collaboration with universities, focusing on working professionals.

Unique Selling Proposition

Core Differentiator

University-backed online degree programs specifically designed for working professionals with career services integration and flexible payment options

Target Market

Working professionals aged 25-40 seeking career advancement through higher education and upskilling

Key Innovation

Hybrid learning model combining global university partnerships with localized career support and industry-aligned curriculum

Competitive Moats
Brand
Strong

Strong brand recognition in Indian EdTech with extensive marketing presence and celebrity endorsements building trust among working professionals

🌐Network Effects
Medium

Growing alumni network of 500K+ learners creating peer learning effects and corporate hiring partnerships

🔒Switching Costs
Strong

Multi-year degree programs and EMI payment structures create high switching costs once students enroll

🧠Data/AI Moat
Medium

Learning analytics and personalization from large user base improving course completion and career outcomes

Funding Snapshot
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₹420 Cr

Total Raised

3

Rounds

Corporate

Latest · Mar 06, 2026

Backed by

Temasek

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Funding History

Series E

2021-08-17

₹400 Cr

Investors

Temasek

Corporate

Mar 06, 2026

₹1.5 Cr

Series C

Jan 07, 2026

₹18.5 Cr

Details

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Financial Metrics

Annual Revenue

₹1,800 Cr

Growth Rate

55%

Funding Rounds

3

VedAI Score
659/1000
Developing