Edept

What Edept does

Edept Ventures Private Limited, incorporated in 2023 and headquartered in Bengaluru, operates an EdTech platform that partners with Indian universities to co-develop and deliver industry-led degree and certification programs in data analytics, nursing (NCLEX-RN), cybersecurity, and management. The platform combines a web-based delivery layer featuring live and recorded lectures, a Global Careers Hub for international placement pathways, and a suite of 13+ free academic conversion calculators (CGPA/SGPA/GPA/percentage/EMI) used for top-of-funnel student acquisition. Curriculum is co-developed with KPMG in India for analytics programs and partners with UWorld/Archer Review/Saunders for nursing prep and Think Cyber India for cybersecurity, with international immersion offerings in Dubai, Singapore, and Malaysia.

The business operates a dual GTM model: B2B university partnerships with at least five named institutions (Rishihood University, Ramaiah Institute of Management, Shree LR Tiwari institutions, SGGST University) drive degree program delivery, while a B2C direct-to-consumer channel serves the NCLEX-RN Preparation Program (₹70,800 for a 6-month online certification) with a 100% money-back guarantee upon job placement. Revenue is generated through tuition participation in degree programs and unit pricing for certification tracks, with reported outcomes including a 97% placement rate and ₹17.60 LPA highest package for the PGPBA cohort. The company is backed by $1M in seed funding from Equanimity Investments and Enzia.vc (December 2024) and has 11-50 employees across product, partnerships, career services, and marketing functions.

International nursing placement pathways span the US, Canada, UK, UAE, and Australia, and the company positions its differentiator as bridging the academia-industry gap through global career mobility rather than purely domestic placement. The technology stack is conventional web-based delivery without disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or data flywheel mechanics; competitive differentiation is primarily partnership-based (KPMG, UWorld, Think Cyber) and distribution-based (university pipeline plus free tools SEO ecosystem) rather than technology-based.

Name

Edept

Legal name

Edept Ventures Private Limited

Website

https://edept.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edept is a Bengaluru-based EdTech platform that partners with Indian universities and global firms like KPMG to deliver industry-led degree and certification programs in data analytics, nursing, cybersecurity, and management, targeting globally mobile students with placement support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education & EdTech Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interactive Practice & Skill-Building (Drills, Games, Mastery Practice) (EDAFACAC), Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Industry-led degree programs
• Online certification courses
• University partnership programs
• Career readiness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. University Partnership Programs: Edept partners with universities to co-deliver industry-led degree and certification programs. Revenue is generated through student enrollments in these university programs where edept provides curriculum design, industry expertise, placement support, and in some cases KPMG-branded content. Programs include B.Tech in Business Analytics (Rishihood University), PGDM (Shree LR Tiwari), MBA in Business Analytics (Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University), Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics (Ramaiah), B.Voc in Cybersecurity (Shree LR Tiwari College of Engineering).
2. Global Certification Programs (NCLEX-RN): Edept Global Healthcare Academy offers the NCLEX-RN Preparation Program at ₹60,000 + 18% GST (₹70,800 total), with EMI payment options and a 100% money-back guarantee upon job placement. This direct-to-consumer certification program targets nurses seeking international career opportunities in Australia, USA, Canada, UAE, and UK.
3. Placement-Assisted Program Fees: Programs offer 100% placement assistance as a key value component. PGPBA reports 97% placement rate and ₹17.60 LPA highest package. The placement guarantee acts as a differentiator that drives enrollment and may include outcome-based fee structures (e.g., refund upon placement for NCLEX-RN program).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edept is an EdTech platform that partners with universities and global industry players (notably KPMG in India) to co-develop and deliver UGC-recognized industry-led degree and certification programs across Data Analytics, Nursing (NCLEX-RN), Cybersecurity, and Management. The company operates a dual GTM: B2B university partnerships where edept provides curriculum, industry expertise, and placement support, alongside B2C direct-to-student enrollment through its Global Careers Hub and website, including flagship NCLEX-RN Preparation Program for international nursing careers.

Product overview

Edept is an EdTech platform offering industry-led education programs that bridge academia and global career demands. The core offering includes a Global Careers Hub for international opportunities, complemented by an Academic Conversion Suite of 13+ free calculator tools for academic conversions (SGPA, CGPA, GPA, percentage, marks). The platform delivers specialized degree and diploma programs across four main verticals: Data Analytics (B.Tech, B.Sc, PGPBA), Nursing (NCLEX-RN Preparation), Cyber Security (B.Voc), and Management (MBA, PGDM), each developed in partnership with universities and industry players like KPMG. Programs feature global immersion options, mandatory internships, and 100% placement support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Careers Hub Central platform connecting edept students with international employment opportunities and enabling enrollment across all edept programs. Targeted at students seeking global career mobility through edept-affiliated degree and certification programs.
• NCLEX-RN Preparation Program 6-month online NCLEX-RN exam preparation program delivered by Edept Global Healthcare Academy, offering comprehensive curriculum built on Saunders, UWorld and Archer Review resources, flexible morning/evening lectures, regular mock exams, and global placement support for nursing careers in Australia, USA, Canada, UAE, and UK. Priced at ₹70,800 with EMI options and a 100% money-back guarantee upon job placement.
• B.Tech in Business Analytics & Computer Science Industry-led B.Tech degree program delivered in partnership with Rishihood University, featuring live lectures from KPMG experts, hands-on capstone projects, optional global immersion with UNITAR, mandatory internships, and 100% placement support. Targets students pursuing careers in business analytics and computer science.
• B.Sc in Data Science Foundational undergraduate degree program at Shree LR Tiwari Degree College providing comprehensive training in data science fundamentals, statistical analysis, and modern analytical tools. Targeted at students entering the data science field.
• Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics (PGPBA) Specialized post-graduate program at Ramaiah Institute of Management focused on experiential learning with capstone projects by KPMG, comprehensive placement support, and advanced analytics training using Python, R, SQL, Tableau and Power BI. Reports 97% placement rate and ₹17.60 LPA highest package with 90+ recruiting companies.
• MBA in Business Analytics 2-year MBA program at Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University blending cutting-edge analytics techniques with strategic business insights, featuring KPMG industry partnerships, global immersion opportunities in Dubai/Singapore/Malaysia, and comprehensive skill training in tools like Tableau and SQL. Includes 100% placement assistance.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Comprehensive PGDM program at Shree LR Tiwari School of Business Management offering specializations in Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics and HR, featuring international immersion opportunities and industry-aligned curriculum. Targeted at graduates pursuing management careers.
• B.Voc in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics UGC-recognized undergraduate degree program at Shree L.R. Tiwari College of Engineering providing hands-on training in cyber defense, digital forensics and ethical hacking, with partnership from Think Cyber India delivering expert trainers on SOC operations, threat monitoring, incident response, and ethical hacking. Targeted at students pursuing cybersecurity careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• PGPBA reports 97% placement rate and ₹17.60 LPA highest package with 90+ recruiting companies.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rishihood UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Rishihood University collaborated with edept and KPMG in India to launch a Business Analytics degree program combining academic rigor with real-world industry expertise and global career support. Edept provides industry-aligned curriculum and placement services as part of this collaboration.
• KPMG in IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024KPMG in India is a key academic and industry partner, co-developing the Business Analytics degree program with Rishihood University and edept, and providing live lectures from KPMG experts, capstone projects, and industry insights across multiple programs including PGPBA at Ramaiah Institute of Management. KPMG-branded content enhances program credibility.
• Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university offering MBA in Business Analytics — a dynamic 2-year program blending cutting-edge analytics techniques with strategic business insights, with KPMG industry partnerships, global exposure, and comprehensive skill training in tools like Tableau and SQL. 100% placement assistance is provided.
• Ramaiah Institute of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution delivering the Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics (PGPBA) with KPMG support, featuring experiential learning, capstone projects, and 97% placement rate with 90+ recruiting companies. KPMG consultants serve as faculty for advanced analytics training.
• Shree LR Tiwari College of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShree LR Tiwari College of Engineering partners with edept to deliver the UGC-recognized B.Voc in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. The program uses experiential learning to prepare students for real-world cyber threats and includes integrated lab components for hands-on training.
• Think Cyber IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink Cyber India is a cybersecurity industry partner ensuring the B.Voc program teaches the latest industry practices and technologies. Expert trainers from Think Cyber India, including certified cybersecurity professionals, deliver training on SOC operations, threat monitoring, incident response, and ethical hacking.
• Edept Global Healthcare AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdept Global Healthcare Academy is an internal/nearby initiative that designs and delivers the NCLEX-RN Preparation Program. It partners with healthcare institutions in Australia, USA, and Canada to provide direct routes to international nursing career opportunities, offering curriculum from UWorld, Archer Review, and Saunders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RISE (WeWork India / Risepoint): Edept's closest direct peer — RISE previously operated a near-identical model of industry-led degree programs co-developed with partner universities. Edept's CEO Gaurv Bhatia and several team members are RISE alumni, and the operating playbook, KPMG-style industry partnerships, and program verticals (Analytics, Management) overlap closely.
• upGrad: India's largest higher-ed EdTech with university-tied degree and certification programs in analytics, management, and technology. Edept's B2B university partnership motion directly competes with upGrad's 'upGrad Campus' B2B arm, and several Edept team members previously worked at upGrad.
• Leverage Edu: Study-abroad and career-services platform with global university partnerships. Edept's CEO Gaurv Bhatia was previously CBO at Leverage Edu, and the Global Careers Hub / international placement offering (NCLEX-RN with US/UK/AU pathways) overlaps directly with Leverage's international student mobility thesis.
• Eruditus Executive Education: Partner-model EdTech offering premium certificate and degree programs in partnership with universities (MIT, Columbia, Wharton) and industry. Comparable to Edept in the co-branded, industry-integrated curriculum approach, though focused on executive/global learners rather than Indian undergraduates.

Broad incumbents

• Byju's: India's largest EdTech incumbent with broad K-12, test-prep, and degree programs. Overlaps with Edept in university-tied degree offerings and exam prep (NCLEX-adjacent healthcare prep) but at vastly greater scale; a key competitive threat for university partnerships and student acquisition.
• NIIT Limited: Established Indian IT training and technical education provider with university partnerships and corporate training programs. Comparable in the technical/trade school vertical, particularly relevant to Edept's B.Voc Cybersecurity and analytics training programs.

Emerging players

• Masai School: Outcome-based tech education provider in India with an ISA/pricing-until-placed model. Comparable to Edept in the outcome-guarantee philosophy and tech-skills focus (data analytics, cybersecurity), though delivered as direct bootcamps rather than university-tied degrees.
• Internshala: Indian platform for internships, training, and placement. Comparable as a student-acquisition and placement funnel — overlapping with Edept's 100% placement assistance claim and serving a similar Indian student demographic seeking industry-ready experience.

Regional players

• NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation): Government-backed skills and vocational training ecosystem in India. Comparable as a regulatory and infrastructure counterpart for Edept's B.Voc and skill-certification programs (especially cybersecurity) that align with India's National Skills Qualification Framework.

Others

• Coursera: Global online learning platform with industry credentials (Google, IBM, Meta) and university-tied degree programs. Comparable as a competitive alternative for the same Indian student considering Edept's analytics/cybersecurity offerings, especially for self-paced learners outside the university-tied channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

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