Edtech Startup Emversity Raises $30 Million to Bridge India’s Education–Employability Gap

Bengaluru, January 2026 — Emversity, a fast-growing edtech startup focused on skill-based higher education, has raised $30 million (₹271 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Premji Invest, with participation from Lightspeed and Z47 Capital.

The funding will help Emversity expand its training programs in healthcare and hospitality, enter new verticals like infrastructure, EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction), and manufacturing, while also strengthening its technology and delivery systems.

Reimagining Education-to-Employment in India

Founded in 2023 by Vivek Sinha, Emversity is tackling one of India’s most persistent challenges — the growing gap between academic learning and employability. The company partners with universities, colleges, and employers to design and deliver industry-integrated training programs that prepare students for real-world careers.

“India has expanded its higher education capacity over the past decade, but employability has not kept pace with industry demand,” said Vivek Sinha, Founder and CEO of Emversity. “Our goal is to work alongside universities to bring applied training, industry relevance, and employer linkage to students — bridging the last-mile gap between degrees and jobs.”

Emversity’s approach focuses on collaboration, not replacement — building a capital-efficient education-to-employment platform that leverages existing academic infrastructure to operate at scale and sustainability.

Investor Confidence in Outcome-Driven Education

Leading the round, Premji Invest highlighted Emversity’s potential to drive long-term socio-economic impact through outcome-oriented learning.

“Our investment reflects a strong conviction in the role of skilling and practical education in India’s growth story,” said Kaveesh Chawla, Partner at Premji Invest. “Emversity’s student-centric model and close alignment with employers make it uniquely positioned to deliver measurable employability outcomes.”

Backing this vision, Z47’s Managing Director Rajat Agarwal added:

“Emversity is building the employability infrastructure for India’s next phase of growth. The team has demonstrated resilience and precision in executing a scalable, employment-led higher education model.”

Lightspeed Partner Harsha Kumar echoed similar sentiments, saying:

“By integrating with existing institutions instead of bypassing them, Emversity is solving a fundamental challenge in India’s education system. Their outcomes-led platform aligns universities, employers, and learners for long-term success.”

Collaborative Approach to Skilling

Emversity works closely with employers to understand their workforce needs, co-develops curricula and training modules, and integrates them into university programs. This ensures that students graduate with both academic knowledge and job-ready skills.

The company’s employer partners include leading brands such as Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Aster, KIMS, Taj Hotels, and Lemon Tree Hotels.

Unlike traditional job placement models, employers don’t pay for these programs — instead, Emversity earns revenue from partner educational institutions that embed its training content into their courses.

In addition to degree-linked programs, the startup also offers short-term certification courses (9–12 months) in healthcare and hospitality in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). These programs are designed for graduates who have struggled to find jobs through conventional channels.

Growing Opportunity in India’s Skill Economy

India’s education sector has witnessed massive expansion, but employability outcomes have lagged. A report by NASSCOM and McKinsey estimates that nearly 45% of graduates in India remain unemployable due to a lack of industry-aligned skills.

Emversity aims to change this narrative by creating a bridge between academia and industry, ensuring that education directly translates into employment and upward mobility.

With this fresh funding, the company plans to:

• Expand its presence across new sectors like manufacturing and infrastructure

• Enhance its digital platforms for scalable delivery and performance tracking

• Deepen partnerships with universities and corporates across India

• Launch new apprenticeship-led programs aligned with global standards

About Emversity

Founded in 2023 by Vivek Sinha, Emversity is an education-to-employment platform that collaborates with universities, employers, and government bodies to deliver practical, industry-ready training programs. The company’s mission is to bridge the gap between higher education and employability through scalable, outcomes-driven models.

Emversity operates across multiple sectors including healthcare, hospitality, EPC, and manufacturing, and is backed by Premji Invest, Lightspeed, and Z47 Capital.

Key Highlights

• 💰 Funding Raised: $30 million (₹271 crore)

• 🚀 Investors: Premji Invest (lead), Lightspeed, Z47

• 🎯 Focus Areas: Healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure, EPC, manufacturing

• 🏫 Model: University-integrated, employer-linked training platform

• 👨‍🎓 Founded: 2023 by Vivek Sinha

• 🧩 Mission: Bridge the gap between education and employability