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Unacademy

SaaS & TechBengaluru, India

Indian education technology company founded in 2015, running online test preparation alongside PrepLadder for medical entrance exams, Graphy for creator-led courses and AirLearn for language learning. It reached a $3.44 billion valuation in 2021 before the post-pandemic edtech correction.

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2015Founded
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Sept 2026Latest coverage

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The Unacademy journey

2015 · founded
Founded in Bengaluru by ["Gaurav Munjal"].
Jul 2020 · acquisition
Acquires Chandigarh-based medical education platform PrepLadder for $50 million in a cash and stock deal.
Mar 2026 · milestone
Signs a term sheet for a 100 per cent share swap with upGrad, after talks that began in November 2025 and collapsed in January over valuation.
Sep 2026 · acquisition
Acquisition by upGrad closes at just over $200 million, around ₹1,955 crore, roughly 94 per cent below the 2021 peak. Gaurav Munjal continues as chief executive and a ₹45 crore ESOP exercise completes alongside.

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What is Unacademy?

Indian education technology company founded in 2015, running online test preparation alongside PrepLadder for medical entrance exams, Graphy for creator-led courses and AirLearn for language learning. It reached a $3.44 billion valuation in 2021 before the post-pandemic edtech correction.

Who founded Unacademy?

Unacademy is associated with ["Gaurav Munjal"].

What is the latest news on Unacademy?

The most recent StartupFox coverage is “upGrad Completes Unacademy Acquisition At $206 Million, 94% Below Its 2021 Peak” (2 September 2026). All stories are listed on this page.