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This AI App Just Raised ₹142 Crore to Teach India English — You Won’t Believe How Fast It’s Growing

AI English Learning App SpeakX.ai Raises ₹142 Crore and Is Already Profitable — Here’s How It’s Changing the Game An Indian startup that helps users learn spoken English through AI-powered conversations has raised a staggering ₹142 crore in fresh funding — and it’s already making profits. SpeakX.ai, the edtech company behind this booming platform, closed the round with participation…
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Unacademy Names Graphy Co-Founder Sumit Jain as CEO of Test Prep Business – A New Era for India’s Edtech Giant

In a major leadership move, Unacademy has appointed Sumit Jain, co-founder and CEO of its subsidiary Graphy, as the new chief executive officer of its flagship Test Preparation business. The announcement comes as the edtech unicorn looks to strengthen its core revenue-driving segment while expanding its digital learning footprint. Sumit Jain, who previously co-founded the real estate platform…
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Former Zomato Executive Rakesh Ranjan Takes Helm as CEO of Allen Online

Rakesh Ranjan, former CEO of Zomato’s core food delivery business, has been appointed as the new CEO of Allen Online, the digital arm of India’s leading test preparation institute, Allen Career Institute. The announcement comes shortly after Abha Maheshwari, a former Meta executive who had been leading Allen Online since 2023, stepped down from the role. Ranjan officially exited Zomato earlier…
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He Was Employee #3 at GyanDhan — Now He’s Officially a Co-founder. Here’s Why This Move Is a Big Deal for India’s EdTech Space

From Early Hustler to Co-founder: Aman Jain’s Journey at GyanDhan Is the Stuff of Startup Dreams Not every startup story has a plot twist like this. In an exciting leadership shake-up, GyanDhan, one of India’s leading education financing platforms, has officially elevated Aman Jain to Co-founder status — and it’s a move that insiders say was a long time coming. Jain, who joined the company…
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Edtech Startup Kreedo Raises Rs 10 Crore in Debt Funding to Transform Early Childhood Education

Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions, an edtech startup dedicated to improving early childhood education, has secured Rs 10 crore in debt funding from Recur Club, a well-known debt marketplace for startups and SMEs. This funding will help the company scale its operations, enhance its learning solutions, and address its working capital requirements. Kreedo’s Mission: Revolutionizing Early…
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