Oneistox

What Oneistox does

Oneistox, Inc. (commercially operating as Novatr) is a Gurugram-based EdTech company founded in 2021, incorporated in Delaware and serving AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) professionals globally through live-online, cohort-based certification programs. The flagship BIM Professional Program is a 7-month, $5,000 cohort program structured across five phases, supplemented by the Master Computational Design Course and an Executive Education vertical launching in July 2026 for senior professionals. Curriculum is delivered by 400+ industry mentors drawn from firms including AECOM, Jacobs, COWI, Atkins, WSP, Foster+Partners, and Buro Happold, and credentials are issued in partnership with Autodesk, NSDC, CIOB, and Bentley.

The platform combines structured live instruction, 40+ real-world projects aligned to ISO 19650 and RIBA standards, and an integrated career support system (N.Careers) handling mock interviews, portfolio building, and connections to a network of 30+ hiring partners. Distribution runs through direct website enrollment, guided inside-sales counseling, a tiered Circle of Excellence referral program (up to $100 in Amazon vouchers per conversion), content marketing via a learning hub and webinars, and a corporate L&D channel for company-sponsored upskilling. Reported outcomes include 8,500+ alumni across 50+ countries, 5,500+ job offers, 83% career success rate, and an average 257% salary uplift 24 months post-completion.

The business model is B2C tuition at $5,000 per BIM learner (with scholarship and financing options), backed by emerging B2B enterprise learning contracts through organizational L&D budgets. The company has raised a single disclosed $1.2M seed round in April 2023 from Y Combinator, Powerhouse Ventures, and Soma Capital, and underwent a brand transition from Oneistox to Novatr around the 2023 rebrand. The v.2026 product update introduced AI & Automation, Structural, MEP, and Computational Design specializations across ten career paths within the same flagship program, expanding revenue per learner.

Name

Oneistox

Legal name

Oneistox, Inc.

Website

https://oneistox.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Oneistox (operating as Novatr) is a Gurugram-based EdTech platform delivering live-online, cohort-based certification programs in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computational design to AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) professionals globally, with mentorship from 400+ industry practitioners and credentialing partnerships with Autodesk, NSDC, CIOB, and Bentley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Skills, Competency & Capability Management (Skills Frameworks, Badging within LMS) (EDAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Twins & Scenario-Based Systems Training (Equipment/Process Simulators) (EDAFAJAJ)

Keywords

• BIM certification programs
• Computational design courses
• AEC professional training
• Cohort-based learning
• Construction technology education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Education Programs: Cohort-based online programs in BIM and Computational Design. Programs are 7 months in duration with live online instruction, mentorship, and career support. Payment can be made upfront or through financing/scholarship options. Company-sponsored learning options available for organizational L&D budgets.
2. Referral Program Revenue: Referral program 'Circle of Excellence' incentivizes existing students to refer peers. Referrers earn up to $100 in Amazon vouchers per successful referral. Revenue generated through increased student enrollment from referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oneistox (doing business as Novatr) is an EdTech platform that delivers live-online, cohort-based certification programs in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computational Design for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals. The flagship offering is a 7-month BIM Professional Program covering BIM foundations through advanced specializations (AI, automation, structural, MEP), supplemented by a Master Computational Design Course and an Executive Education suite for senior AEC professionals. Programs include 1-on-1 mentorship from 400+ industry practitioners, 40+ real-world projects, and lead to Autodesk, NSDC, CIOB, and Novatr credentials.

Product overview

Novatr (legal entity: Oneistox, Inc.) is an EdTech platform for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry offering a portfolio of live-online, cohort-based certification programs. The core product is the BIM Professional Program (v.2026), a 7-month certification covering BIM workflows, tools, and career specializations for architects and engineers. This is complemented by the Master Computational Design Course for advanced parametric and generative design skills, and the Executive Education Programs for senior AEC professionals seeking leadership roles. Free resources including webinars and a referral program (Circle of Excellence) support lead generation and community engagement. All programs are credentialed through Novatr, Autodesk, and NSDC, and are taught by practitioners from global AEC firms. The company rebranded from Oneistox to Novatr around 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIM Professional Program A 7-month, live-online, cohort-based certification program in Building Information Modeling (BIM) for architects and engineers across Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. Covers BIM foundations, modeling, coordination, documentation, and collaboration across 5 phases; includes 40+ real-world projects, access to 400+ industry mentors, and leads to credentials including Autodesk certifications, Novatr certificate, and NSDC certificate. Version v.2026 offers 10 advanced career paths including AI & Automation, Structural Analysis, MEP, and Computational Design specializations.
• Master Computational Design Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,500+ job offers for Novatr graduates
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• AutodeskcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Autodesk is a key technology partner providing software access and official certification for Novatr programs. Novatr students receive Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Forma certifications. Partnership enables industry-recognized credentials for graduates entering AEC workforce.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSDC is a government-backed skills development corporation providing official recognition for Novatr's training programs. Partnership enables NSDC certificates for graduates, enhancing employment credentials in Indian market.
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIOB partnership provides professional development recognition and enhances credibility for Novatr's BIM and construction management programs. Supports career advancement for graduates seeking chartered status.
• Bentley SystemssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBentley partnership provides infrastructure design software exposure within Novatr curriculum. Supports training on Bentley tools alongside Autodesk products for comprehensive BIM education.
• Hiring Partners (AEC Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 30+ AEC firms actively hiring Novatr graduates including AECOM, Jacobs, DLF, COWI, Atkins, Bentley, and others. Firms participate in career fairs, provide mentorship, and recruit directly from Novatr alumni. Supports placement outcomes and validates program relevance.
• AmazonminorOthersAmazon provides gift voucher rewards for the Circle of Excellence referral program. Referrers earn Amazon vouchers up to $100 per successful enrollment referral.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skill Lync: Indian EdTech specializing in engineering upskilling programs for mechanical, civil, and design engineers; closest direct competitor to Novatr given similar cohort-based model, India-headquartered operations, and engineering domain focus.
• DesignMorphine: Specialized computational design and parametric architecture training provider offering intensive workshops and masterclasses; directly comparable to Novatr's Master Computational Design Course in scope and audience.
• Simplilearn: India-headquartered professional EdTech offering bootcamp-style certification programs across technology domains; competes directly with Novatr on cohort-based professional upskilling and digital certification in the Indian market.
• Emeritus: Global EdTech partnering with top universities to deliver executive and professional certificate programs; competes with Novatr's Executive Education tier targeting mid-to-senior professionals and corporate L&D buyers.

Emerging players

• McNeel (Rhino/Grasshopper Training): Software vendor for Rhino/Grasshopper that also runs authorized training centers globally; competes with Novatr's Computational Design program on Rhino-based parametric design content, especially in advanced computational workflows.

Others

• Whiteboard Advisors (BIM consultancy training arms): Autodesk's own authorized training centers and certified partner network deliver official BIM/Revit training; comparable as adjacent ecosystem players delivering BIM credentialing through different commercial models.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global marketplace for self-paced professional courses with extensive BIM, Revit, Navisworks, and computational design content at $20-200; represents the long-tail low-cost alternative to Novatr's structured cohort programs.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering BIM, Revit, and AEC-related courses from universities and partners; a broad incumbent with significant BIM content from Autodesk and other providers at lower price points than Novatr's $5,000 program.
• UpGrad: Large Indian EdTech offering professional certification programs across technology, business, and data domains; competes with Novatr for the same Indian professional learner wallet and corporate training budgets.
• LinkedIn Learning: Microsoft-owned professional learning platform with broad BIM and AEC course catalog; competes with Novatr through corporate L&D channel access and subscription pricing for self-directed learners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC43uuiLYbswvwqgaSdepBpg
• Facebookfacebook.com/novatrofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/novatr/mycompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/novatr.official
• Xx.com/oneistox_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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