Founder · UpKraft

Varun Mangal

Co-founder of UpKraft, an edtech company based in Bengaluru.

Co-founderBengaluruEdtech
Founded
2025
Bengaluru, India
Raised to date
₹1.6 crore
1 round on record
Latest round
Pre-Seed
₹1.6 crore · 23 Jul 2026

About

Varun Mangal is Co-founder of UpKraft, an edtech company based in Bengaluru, founded in 2025. UpKraft's most recent disclosed round was a Pre-Seed of ₹1.6 crore in 23 Jul 2026.

Compiled from StartupFox records · updates as coverage is published

Company

Est. 2025
UpKraft
Edtech · Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based extracurricular learning platform founded in July 2025. It sends verified tutors to teach music and other extracurricular subjects at students' homes, inside residential communities and in schools, supported by software including an AI practice companion, progress analytics and parent dashboards. It operates in Bengaluru and Gurugram.

Funding
23 Jul 2026Pre-Seed₹1.6 crorePedalStart (lead), unnamed angel investors and operators
Company profile →1 round on record

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Coverage

1 story
Funding · 23 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
UpKraft Raises ₹1.6 Crore Pre-Seed Led by PedalStart to Expand Across Bengaluru and Gurugram