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.
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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 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
Scaler, a leading education provider in India, has today announced that it has earmarked INR 50 crore towards developing its recently launched Scaler School of Business (SSB). These funds will be used to build offline infrastructure, design and update curriculum, establish partnerships with industry, and onboard world-class leaders as coaches, mentors, and instructors. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India … Read more
IIIT Hyderabad and Plaksha University signed an MoU on campus today to establish a Sustainability Centre based on Smart and Sustainable Communities. The MoU was jointly signed by Prof P J Narayanan, Director, IIIT Hyderabad and Prof Rudra Pratap, Founding Vice Chancellor of Plaksha University. The Sustainability Center will primarily focus on research for bottom … Read more
With new challenges facing various sectors and the dynamic nature of Industry 4.0, Sunstone has announced KPMG in India as its knowledge partner, to provide quality education and upskilling opportunities to students. This collaboration will enable students with best-in-class certifications and industry-aligned skills. The courses are relevant to tech and management Sunstone’s students across UG … Read more
Hero Vired – India’s premium learntech company for professionals – recorded an impressive 20% of its total revenue in the last 12 months from its Future Tech domain. Since the launch of the category in September 2022, this domain has witnessed growth, largely attributed to its pioneering position as a first mover and its key industry … Read more
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Google have formed a strategic partnership aimed at transforming education through the integration of open web technologies. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering innovative teaching and learning models and equipping students with essential skills for the digital era. As part of this strategic collaboration, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) will integrate … Read more
In line with their robust growth strategy for the India market, PowerSchool, a global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education, announced their acquisition of Chennai-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software company Neverskip. The acquisition combines the power of Neverskip’s best-in-class ERP with PowerSchool’s industry-leading solutions to create a unified technology platform for schools in … Read more
Pankhuri, a key player in the edtech community and social commerce market, acquires Palash, an innovative platform dedicated to the empowerment of Indian women. The strategic move aims to harness the combined strengths of both companies to drive innovation, expand reach, and enhance the lives of millions of Indian women. The acquisition aligns seamlessly with … Read more
In a significant step towards achieving the goals of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 3.0), which aims to improve the employment prospects of young people and enhance education with technology, EMBIBE, India’s foremost AI-powered learning & outcomes platform, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with AICTE, Ministry of Education. This collaboration aims to benefit more than 3.5 … Read more
In a monumental step towards advancing space education, SPACE India, a trailblazing figure in the field, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as an official Space Tutor. This partnership represents a significant milestone in space education, as SPACE India leverages its expertise to enrich the learning experiences of … Read more
ScholARlab, a pioneering leader in the field of STEM VirtualLabs for K12 education, is making remarkable strides in revolutionizing the way science is taught in schools. With their cutting-edge fully interactive, simulator-based 3D virtual labs, the company is ambitiously bridging the gap in science education by providing a rich and immersive hands-on learning experience through their product ScholAR. … Read more
Simplilearn, a leading global provider of digital skills training, has joined forces with E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, to launch an exclusive Professional Certificate Program in Cloud Computing and DevOps. This strategic collaboration aims to meet the rising demand for new-age digital skills within the Indian market. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experience through real-world Capstone projects, this … Read more
