# Unacademy

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-08**: Pre-Series A Announcement — Superleap announces INR 36 crore pre-Series A funding led by Peak XV's Surge to build AI-native CRM category and expand enterprise go-to-market.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Superleap’s INR 36 Cr Pre-Series A Puts AI-Native CRM on the Startup Map
2026-08-08 16:57:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Bangalore-based Superleap has secured INR 36 crore in pre-Series A funding from Peak XV’s Surge to disrupt the CRM market with an AI-native platform. With a 10x growth trajectory and a founding team that previously built Unacademy’s in-house CRM, the startup is poised to challenge legacy incumbents in India.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/superleap-36cr-pre-series-a-ai-native-crm

### Elevation Capital’s $500M Fund IX targets 20 early-stage AI bets in India
2026-07-15 01:11:00 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

With a $500 million early-stage fund, Elevation Capital will write $25–30 million checks to about 20 seed and Series A startups, focusing on AI-native companies. The fund also earmarks capital for follow-on rounds, offering a new catalyst for India’s startup ecosystem.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/elevation-capital-fund-ix-startup-funding

### upGrad to Acquire Unacademy in Landmark All-Stock EdTech Consolidation
2026-03-16 05:53:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

upGrad has reached an agreement to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock transaction, marking one of the largest consolidations in the Indian EdTech sector. Gaurav Munjal will remain at the helm as CEO, ensuring leadership continuity as the two giants integrate their higher education and test preparation businesses.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/upgrad-acquires-unacademy-edtech-consolidation

### upGrad to Acquire Unacademy in Landmark All-Stock Edtech Consolidation
2026-03-15 17:01:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Indian edtech unicorn upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock transaction, marking a massive consolidation in the sector. The deal unites two of India's largest education technology players as the industry shifts from rapid growth to sustainable profitability.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/upgrad-unacademy-acquisition-edtech-consolidation

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