edept, a higher education-focused edtech startup enabling universities and higher-educational institutions to offer industry-led programmes, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Enzia Ventures and Equanimity Investments.
Other investors include Bhavin Pandya (Founder of Games24x7), EdTech leader Arjun Mohan, and Canada-based Loyal VC.
The funds raised will be used to fuel its expansion, scale operations, increase its workforce, and enhance its proprietary tech platform.
Rajesh Sehgal, Managing Partner of Equanimity Investments, said, “edept is addressing the critical skills gap in the industry by empowering college students to excel in future jobs. Their collaborative business model positions them to forge strong, long-term partnerships with leading colleges.”
Namita Dalmia, Partner at Enzia Ventures, said, “At Enzia, we invest in fundamental human needs with a sharp focus on delivering customer outcomes. Education models prioritizing student outcomes will build trusted, sustainable brands to help them make a significant, profitable business. Edept’s innovative approach to collaborating with universities and industry to deliver domestic and international career-focused programmes is unique and sets them apart. We are excited to partner with them on this journey.”
Founded in 2023 by Gaurav Bhatia, Puneet Saxena, and Devendra Nagle, edept specializes in empowering universities and institutions to design and deliver differentiated, new-age courses tailored to meet the global job market demands.
Focusing on improving employability outcomes, the company bridges the gap between academia and industry, equipping young graduates with skills for success on a global stage.
edept aims to address the skill gaps in high-demand careers and equip graduates through industry-led programmes. Its unique focus on domestic and international programmes ensures that students are career-ready upon graduation and empowered to thrive in a global workforce.
