Unacademy Success Story: India's Hottest Edtech Startup Empowering Learners

Established in 2015 by Gaurav Munjal, Hemesh Singh, and Roman Saini, Unacademy has reshaped Indian edtech. Originating as a YouTube channel during Munjal's student days, it swiftly evolved. Achieving milestones, including unicorn status and strategic acquisitions, Unacademy is a key player in reshaping digital education in India.

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2015: Inception and YouTube Beginnings

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Surpassed 1 million learners, 5000+ educators, and 40,000+ classes. Secured $4.5 million in Series A funding from Blume Ventures and Nexus Venture Partners.

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Acquired WiFiStudy for $10 million, received TechNode Global-Resilience Awards and IAMAI-Startup of the Year.

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Launched subscription-based model Unacademy Plus in February.

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Launched Graphy for creators to establish online schools in under 60 seconds. Achieved unicorn status with a $1.5 billion valuation after a $150 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund. Became an official sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2020–22.

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Acquired TapChief, Rheo TV, and Swiflearn. Raised Series-G funding from Tiger Global Management and Dragoneer Investment Group at a $2 billion valuation. Topped the LinkedIn Top Startups List for India.

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Valued at $3.44 billion, solidifying its position as a major player in the global edtech landscape.

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