Bengaluru-based edtech startup edept, focused on higher education, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Enzia Ventures and Equanimity Investments. Other prominent investors include Bhavin Pandya (Founder, Games24x7), edtech leader Arjun Mohan, and Canada-based Loyal VC.
Founded in 2023 by Gaurav Bhatia (INSEAD), Puneet Saxena (IIM Lucknow), and Devendra Nagle (IIM Bangalore), edept enables universities and higher-educational institutions to design and deliver industry-led programs tailored to global job market demands. The startup focuses on bridging the gap between academia and industry to enhance employability outcomes for students.
The freshly raised funds will be used to scale operations, expand edept’s workforce, and strengthen its proprietary technology platform. The startup also plans to ramp up its domestic and international collaborations, fueling its mission to empower students for careers in high-demand industries.
Within its first year, edept has partnered with seven domestic and international institutions and several industry leaders, delivering education to over 450 students. Its programs aim to equip graduates with skills aligned with global workforce needs, helping them thrive in competitive job markets.
Edept’s innovative approach addresses critical skill gaps in sectors like technology, data science, and other high-demand domains. By providing differentiated, new-age courses, the startup is committed to redefining higher education in India and beyond.
Speaking on its mission, edept emphasized the importance of aligning academic programs with evolving industry requirements, ensuring young graduates are not only career-ready but also globally competitive.
This funding marks a significant milestone for edept as it accelerates its efforts to transform higher education and create a future-ready workforce.
