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The Edtech section of Entrepreneur News Network highlights the latest innovations, funding rounds, and startup developments in education technology. This category covers edtech startups building digital learning platforms, online education tools, AI-powered tutoring systems, and skill development solutions.

Readers can explore trends in online learning, digital classrooms, test preparation platforms, corporate learning technologies, and remote education infrastructure. The section also tracks venture capital investments, partnerships, product launches, and policy developments impacting the global edtech ecosystem.

Entrepreneur News Network provides insights into how education technology companies are transforming the way students learn, professionals upskill, and institutions deliver education in the digital age.

Fleetx.ai Acquires Pando.ai to Build AI-Powered Fleet and Logistics Platform

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Vineet Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO, Fleetx.ai

Fleetx.ai has acquired transportation management system (TMS) provider Pando.ai in a move aimed at bringing fleet visibility, freight execution and artificial intelligence together on a single technology platform. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition comes as logistics companies increasingly adopt digital tools to improve fleet utilisation, freight planning, operational visibility … Read more

Peeko Raises $7 Million Series A to Expand Babycare Quick Commerce Across Bengaluru

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Peeko Funding

Bengaluru, India: Bengaluru-based babycare quick-commerce startup Peeko has raised $7 million (approximately ₹67.4 crore) in a Series A funding round as it looks to expand its rapid-delivery model and strengthen its presence in the Indian babycare market. The round was led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners and a group … Read more

Google Launches New AI-Powered Study Tools for NEET, JEE, GRE, SAT and MCAT Students

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Google Gemini

Google is expanding its AI-powered education tools with new study features designed to help students prepare for competitive and standardised exams, including NEET, JEE, GRE, SAT, AP and MCAT. The company is also offering free AI subscriptions to eligible college students across more than 140 countries. Google has introduced a new set of AI-powered study … Read more

Butterfly Learnings Raises ₹65 Crore in Pre-Series B Round to Expand Child Behavioural Healthcare Services

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Butterfly Learnings

Mumbai, India: Butterfly Learnings, a Mumbai-based startup focused on behavioural health and developmental support for children, has raised ₹65 crore (approximately $6.7 million) in a Pre-Series B funding round. The round was led by Inflexor Ventures, with existing investors Enzia Ventures, Insitor Impact Asia Fund and IIMA Ventures also participating. The fresh capital will help … Read more

Imarticus Learning acquires Singapore-based BELLS Institute of Higher Learning

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imarticus

Mumbai, India: Professional education company Imarticus Learning has acquired Singapore-based BELLS Institute of Higher Learning, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia and expanding its capabilities in workforce development, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise learning, and professional education. The acquisition marks a significant step in Imarticus Learning’s international expansion strategy, bringing together two education providers with a … Read more

Edtech platform YoLearn ai raises pre-seed round

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YoLearn

New Delhi: AI-powered education startup YoLearn.ai has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round at a valuation of $5 million. The investment was co-led by DataAlpha.ai and White Swan Global, with participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s voice-first AI tutoring platform, enhance product capabilities … Read more

Acorn Acquires B Online Learning to Strengthen Skills Development and Workforce Readiness Solutions

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Acorn

Employee skills development platform Acorn has announced the acquisition of B Online Learning, a leading Australia and New Zealand-based provider of eLearning design, development, and training solutions. The strategic acquisition is expected to enhance Acorn’s ability to help organizations measure workforce capabilities, close skills gaps, and improve employee readiness in an increasingly competitive business environment. … Read more

Crizac Acquires 37.41% Stake in ForeignAdmits to Strengthen Study Abroad Ecosystem

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Crizac

Student mobility platform Crizac has invested approximately ₹1.25 crore in education technology company ForeignAdmits, acquiring a 37.41% stake in the company’s fully diluted share capital. The transaction has been structured through Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS). The strategic investment is expected to strengthen Crizac’s capabilities across critical stages of the … Read more

Influencer marketing startup INFLUISH raises pre-seed funding at Rs 25 Cr valuation

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INFLUISH

INFLUISH, an emerging creator economy platform focused on helping content creators grow, learn, and monetise their audiences, has secured pre-seed funding from a group of angel investors at a valuation of ₹25 crore. The funding round saw participation from notable investors including Pankaj Vermani, Jeetendra Tewani, and Sachin Harneja. While the company has not disclosed … Read more

Edtech Startup ProLearn Raises $3.15 million in Pre-seed Round

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ProLearn-Founder

Bengaluru, India: Emerging edtech startup ProLearn has secured ₹30 crore (approximately US$3.15 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by venture capital firm BEENEXT, marking a significant step in its mission to make personalized education accessible to millions of students across India. The funding round also attracted participation from Eximius Ventures, Antler, and a group … Read more

Unacademy Test-Prep CEO Sumit Jain Resigns Ahead of upGrad Merger

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Sumit Jain

Sumit Jain has resigned from his role as cofounder and CEO of the test-prep business at Unacademy ahead of the company’s proposed merger with upGrad, founded by Ronnie Screwvala. The leadership transition comes as Unacademy and upGrad have already filed for merger approval with the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Sumit Jain to Continue as … Read more

upGrad Plans to Acquire Unacademy in ₹2,055 Crore All-Stock Deal Amid Edtech Reset

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Upgrad

May 2026 | Edtech M&A News | India – upGrad is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately ₹2,055 crore ($218 million). The proposed deal, expected to be one of the largest mergers in India’s edtech sector, reflects a broader shift as companies recalibrate strategies following the post-pandemic … Read more

iSchool Acquires Rubikal to Accelerate AI Learning Platform in MENA

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iSchool Founder

April 2026 | EdTech & AI Industry News iSchool, a leading platform focused on teaching AI and coding to K-12 students in the MENA region, has acquired Rubikal, a well-established software engineering firm. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening iSchool’s technology capabilities and accelerating the development of AI-powered education solutions for schools. Strategic Move to … Read more

13 Free AI Courses from MIT to Learn Artificial Intelligence in 2026

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Free AI Courses

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche skill—it’s becoming the foundation of every modern career. Whether you’re in marketing, finance, tech, or even content creation, understanding AI is quickly turning into a must-have advantage. The good news? You don’t need to spend lakhs on courses.MIT Open Learning offers world-class AI courses—many completely free. Here’s a … Read more

upGrad to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal

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Ronnie Screwvala

India’s edtech sector is witnessing another major consolidation move as online learning platform upGrad has signed an agreement to acquire Unacademy through an all-stock deal. The announcement was confirmed by upGrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala and Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal in separate posts on X (formerly Twitter). The acquisition will be structured as a … Read more

PhysicsWallah Expands into Yoga and Wellness with Increased Stake in Kamya Yoga & Wellness

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Alakh Pandey

New Delhi, India, 7th February, 2026: Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah (PW) has taken a strategic step beyond education by deepening its presence in the yoga and wellness sector, increasing its stake in Kay Lifestyle and Wellness Private Limited, the company behind the Kamya Yoga & Wellness brand. According to regulatory disclosures filed with stock exchanges, the … Read more

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

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Emversity

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, … Read more

Ambitio Secures $2 Million in Seed Funding to Expand AI-Driven Admissions Platform

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Ambitio

Ambitio, a Bengaluru-based AI-driven admissions startup, has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding to broaden its services beyond postgraduate programs. Founded in 2022 by IIT-BHU graduates Dirghayu Kaushik and Vikrant Shivalik, Ambitio uses AI-powered insights to help students secure placements in top global universities. With over 50,000 student signups and thousands of successful admissions, … Read more

GrayQuest Raises ₹80 Crore in Series B Funding to Revolutionize India’s Education Payments Ecosystem

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Rishabh Mehta

Mumbai, India – GrayQuest, a leading fintech company dedicated to developing digital financial solutions for India’s education sector, has raised ₹80 crore ($9.3 million) in its Series B equity funding round. The funding will enable GrayQuest to enhance its technology platform and expand its reach to educational institutions nationwide, solidifying its position as a pioneer … Read more

Unacademy CEO Denies Sale Rumors, Highlights Strong Growth in 2024

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Unacademy Co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal has firmly dismissed speculations about a potential sale or merger, reaffirming the company’s commitment to long-term growth. “I have said this before, I’ll say it again. This year will be Unacademy’s best in terms of growth in the offline business and overall unit economics. We have many years of … Read more