Upkraft Raises ₹1.6Cr Pre-seed

Upkraft, an AI-powered extracurricular learning platform based in Bengaluru, India, has raised ₹1.6 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The startup provides structured learning services through a combination of AI-led personalized products and community-based offline delivery.

Investors

The funding round was led by PedalStart, an accelerator that supports early-stage startups with mentorship, fundraising guidance, and business strategy. The round also included participation from a curated group of angel investors, entrepreneurs, and operators.

Upkraft Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate the development of its AI-powered learning products, deepen its operational presence in Bengaluru and Gurugram, and strengthen its core teams across technology, product, engineering, data science, sales, and community marketing. The funds will also support the company in validating its hyperlocal model before seeking further institutional capital for expansion.

About Upkraft

Founded by Tejasvi Singh Kushwah, Varun Mangal, and Kritika Varandani, Upkraft is an edtech platform focused on transforming extracurricular learning. It delivers structured classes for students at homes, in residential communities, and in schools, utilizing technology to ensure consistent quality and progress tracking for families.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://www.upkraft.in/

Company: Upkraft
Raised: ₹1.6Cr
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: July 23, 2026
Lead Investor: PedalStart
Additional Investors: Angel investors, entrepreneurs, operators
Software Category: Edtech
Source: https://www.bwdisrupt.com/article/upkraft-bags-rs-1-6-cr-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-pedalstart-616226