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Upkraft raises Rs 1.6 crore in a pre-seed round led by PedalStart to accelerate AI product development and expand in Bengaluru and Gurugram.

PRIVATEJul 23, 2026

Amount Raised

₹16 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

BengaluruArtificial IntelligenceEducationMachine LearningE LearningEdtechLanguage Learning

Investors

PedalStart

Description

Extracurricular learning platform Upkraft has raised Rs 1.6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, with participation from angel investors. The proceeds will be used to accelerate AI product development and enhance customer experience. Co-founded in July 2025, Upkraft combines AI tools with standardized curricula for structured learning. The company aims to increase student enrollments and strengthen teams across various functions in the next 12 to 18 months.

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Company Information

Company

Upkraft

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Upkraft is an AI-powered extracurricular learning platform that offers structured learning at home, in residential communities, and in schools through verified expert tutors. It combines AI tools with standardized, level-based curricula to help students build skills while providing parents visibility into their progress. The company develops standardized learning programs across music and other extracurricular disciplines and collaborates with residential communities in Bengaluru and Gurugram.

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