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Upgrad Raises $120 Million From Temasek At $575-675M Valuation

PRIVATEApr 26, 2021

Amount Raised

$120 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

MumbaiEducationE LearningLanguage LearningCorporate Training

Description

Education technology startup upGrad, promoted by media entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala, said it has raised $120 million (Rs 900 crore) from Singapore's sovereign fund Temasek in its first external fundraising.

Quick answer

UpGrad raised $120 Million in a Funding Round round, dated April 26, 2021. UpGrad is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

How much did UpGrad raise?
UpGrad raised $120 Million in a Funding Round round on April 26, 2021.
What does UpGrad do?
UpGrad is an online higher education platform that offers courses and programs in various fields.
Where is UpGrad based and how big is it?
UpGrad is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Who are the decision-makers at UpGrad?
Fundz holds 1 contact at UpGrad, including the Founder and CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Education and E Learning around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as UpGrad that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Chalk Talk Solutions raised $1.2M (Seed) on May 27, 2021.
  • BoldVoice raised $605K on May 13, 2021.
  • Education Advanced raised an undisclosed amount on April 29, 2021.
  • PIXO VR raised $400K (Seed) on March 31, 2021.
  • Preply raised $35M on March 16, 2021.
  • ZIMIT, INC. raised $352K (Seed) on June 10, 2021.

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Company Information

Company

UpGrad

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

UpGrad is an online higher education platform that offers courses and programs in various fields. It partners with universities and industry leaders to provide relevant and high-quality education. The platform focuses on upskilling professionals and enhancing employability.

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