upGrad

upGrad, founded in 2015, has raised $329 million in total funding and became a unicorn in August 2021. The company’s latest Series C round in October 2024 raised $60 million at a ₹16,000 crore valuation. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, upGrad provides professional certification, online degrees, and executive education in data science, AI, business, digital marketing, and software development. Serving students and working professionals, upGrad integrates mentorship, projects, and assessments to drive practical skills and career growth. With nearly 8,000 employees, upGrad continues to scale global online education.