Unacademy, a Bengaluru-based online learning platform that provides educational content such as video lectures and examinations, announced it has acquired Coursavy, a New Delhi-based test preparation startup for an undisclosed sum. The move will strengthen Unacademy’s position in the UPSC examinations category.
Founded in 2019 by Vimal Singh Rathore, Coursavy has over 70,000 learners on its YouTube channel and platform where it hosts live online classes, resolve the doubts of UPSC aspirants, and helps with study notes, performance evaluation and feedback.
“Bringing Coursavy on board will play a strategic role for Unacademy in the UPSC examination category,” said Gaurav Munjal, co founder and CEO of Unacademy. “I look forward to working with Vimal and the Coursavy team as they become a part of the Unacademy Group.”
In 2020, Unacademy has added four startups in its portfolio through acquisitions. Apart from this, Unacademy had acquired Kreatryx, PrepLadder and CodeChef.
The company also invested $5 million for a majority stake in Mastree, a subscription platform for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) courses for students in Grades 5-8.
Unacademy said Coursavy’s content will aid teachers on its own platform in conducting live classes, while Rathore will act as a mentor, apart from being a teacher on the platform himself.
“We are thrilled to be a part of Unacademy and be able to contribute to the mission of democratising education. Access to the right resources, technology and teams will help us create impact in the lives of millions of learners,” Rathore, the CEO of Coursavy, said.
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