DLithe

What DLithe does

DLithe is a product-based EdTech company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2018 and operating under the legal name DLithe Consultancy Services Private Limited. The company delivers workforce transformation services spanning corporate training, academic partnerships, bootcamps, internships, and a hire-train-deploy talent pipeline for IT enterprises and engineering institutions. Its curriculum covers full-stack development, data science and machine learning, cybersecurity, IoT, IIoT robotics, and leadership development, with a stated focus on 360-degree competency development across domain, technology, and personality dimensions.

The company's technology portfolio includes proprietary hardware products (ioCube v1/v2 WiFi DevKits, DLM-1.0 ARM Cortex M3 Trainer Kit) and applied IoT/AI solutions including AgriIntel precision agriculture, IoT Water Level Monitoring, and Smart Medical Vending Machine. It also offers platform tools such as SmartCert (automated certificate generation) and TalentIQ (AI-based assessment). The company runs 10 development centers across Karnataka and Pan-India, maintains partnerships with 45+ academic institutions with embedded R&D and incubation centers, and claims 500,000+ resources mentored and 29,02,000+ training hours delivered.

DLithe is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional funding. It is led by two directors (Arun Rajpurohit and Sridhar Murthy) and a corporate partner (Vibha Mishra). Revenue is generated through professional services (training, bootcamps, hire-train-deploy) and hardware product sales, with pricing on a quote-based model and no publicly disclosed pricing.

Name

DLithe

Legal name

DLITHE CONSULTANCY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Website

https://dlithe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DLithe is a Bengaluru-based EdTech company founded in 2018 that provides corporate training, academic partnership programs, bootcamps, and hire-train-deploy services to IT enterprises and engineering institutions, complemented by proprietary IoT hardware products and AI-enabled solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Training and EdTech

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering (CI/CD, IaC, Containers) (EDABAFAC), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), IT, Systems & Tools Onboarding (Access, Apps, Security Basics) (EDABAOAE)

Keywords

• Technology training programs
• Corporate workforce training
• Academic industry partnerships
• IoT development kits
• EdTech bootcamps

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Training Programs: Leadership development and technical training programs for enterprise clients including Full Stack Development, AI/Data Science, IoT, Cybersecurity, VLSI, Cloud/DevOps, and behavioral/leadership skills training.
2. Academic Partnership Programs: Collaboration with academic institutions for placement training, faculty development, workshops, certifications, hackathons, and lab setup services.
3. Bootcamp Programs: Intensive training bootcamps for graduates including Associate Software Engineer, Associate Aptitude Trainer, Data Science/ML, Web Development (MERN), Cybersecurity, IoT, Java Full Stack, and Python Full Stack programs.
4. Internship Programs: Structured internships in IoT, Data Science, Front-end Development, Cybersecurity, Robotics, and AI/ML providing real-time industry exposure.
5. Hire-Train-Deploy Model: Strategic pipeline model where DLithe curates, trains, and deploys talent aligned to client technology stack and culture requirements.
6. Innovation Products: Sale of proprietary hardware products including ioCube IoT DevKits, ARM Cortex M3 Trainer Kits, and DIY STEM education kits.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DLithe delivers technology training bootcamps, corporate workforce development programs, and academic institution partnerships covering Data Science, Full Stack Development, Cyber Security, IoT, AI/ML, and IIoT Robotics. It also develops and sells proprietary innovation products including IoT development kits (ioCube), ARM microcontroller trainer kits, and AI-driven solutions (AgriIntel, SmartCert, TalentIQ, IoT Water Level Monitoring). Its hire-train-deploy model curates, trains, and deploys talent aligned to client technology stacks.

Product overview

DLithe is a product-based EdTech company offering a portfolio of technology training programs and innovation products. The company provides bootcamp programs including Data Science and Machine Learning, Web Development (MERN Stack), Cyber Security, Internet of Things, IIoT Robotics and Automation, Java Full Stack Development, and Python Full Stack Development. Additionally, DLithe has developed a suite of innovation products including ioCube v1 and v2 WiFi DevKits (IoT development kits), DLM-1.0 ARM Cortex M3 Trainer Kit, AgriIntel precision agriculture system, IoT Water Level Monitoring System, Smart Medical Vending Machine, SmartCert automated certificate generation tool, and TalentIQ assessment tool. For academic institutions, DLithe offers pre-placement training, faculty development programs, hackathons, and specialized lab setups including Microcontroller, Robotics, IoT, and Cyber Forensic labs. Corporate training services include leadership skills, technical skills, behavioral programs, and hire-train-deploy models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp Six-month certified bootcamp covering data analysis, visualization, machine learning algorithms, and real-world AI applications using Python for graduates and professionals.
• Web Development (MERN Stack) Internship Four-month internship program for building full-stack web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js with real-world projects.
• Cyber Security Bootcamp Three-month bootcamp covering ethical hacking, network security, penetration testing, and cybersecurity tools.
• Internet of Things and IoT Data Analytics Course Five-month certified course on IoT architecture, sensor integration, cloud connectivity, and data analytics for smart systems.
• IIoT Robotics and Automation Internship Six-month internship program exploring industrial IoT, robotics automation, PLC systems, and smart manufacturing processes.
• Java Full Stack Development Course Six-month certified course for building enterprise-level applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend technologies.
• Python Full Stack Development Internship Five-month internship program for building full-stack web applications using Python, Django/Flask, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Associate Software Engineer & Mentor Bootcamp Three-month in-house bootcamp for tech graduates to build careers in core software development, testing, and technology mentorship.
• Associate Aptitude Trainer & Mentor Bootcamp Three-month in-house bootcamp for graduates to build careers in aptitude training, logical reasoning, and student mentorship.
• Corporate Training Services Leadership development and technical training designed for modern enterprises, including hire-train-deploy models, behavioral programs, and domain-specific training.
• Pre-placement Training (Academic) Academic service equipping students with industry-facing skills, strategic thinking, and confidence to excel in high-stakes hiring environments, delivered on partner campuses.
• Faculty Development Program Academic service empowering educators with modern tools, technologies, and methodologies to deliver industry-relevant education.
• ioCube v1 WiFi DevKit Proprietary IoT development kit for rapid sensor interfacing, connectivity experiments, and prototype builds with WiFi, sensors, and prototyping capabilities.
• ioCube v2 WiFi DevKit Upgraded IoT development kit with WiFi + BLE connectivity, expansion display, charging capabilities, and improved add-on module support for structured IoT labs and project builds.
• DLM-1.0 ARM Cortex M3 Trainer Kit ARM Cortex M3 MCU trainer kit for understanding microprocessor architecture, GPIO, peripherals, sensor interfacing, and communication protocols, with ADC input, RTC, 84 MHz clock, and A4988 stepper driver.
• AgriIntel Precision Agriculture System AI-driven precision agriculture system with IoT sensors, AI-powered analytics, and hyperlocal weather forecasting, monitoring soil moisture, temperature/humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and air pressure.
• IoT Water Level Monitoring System IoT-based water level monitoring and motor control system with real-time monitoring, automatic motor ON/OFF control, and cloud integration for efficient water management.
• Smart Medical Vending Machine Smart contactless vending solution for dispensing essential medical products using IoT, web interface, QR payment, and RFID-ready technology.
• SmartCert - Automated Certificate Generation Tool Automated certificate generation tool for managing and verifying course certificates issued by DLithe.
• TalentIQ - AI Assessment Tool AI-based assessment tool for evaluating aptitude, technical skills, and student performance.
• Hackathons / Ideathons Academic service delivering high-impact problem-solving environments that encourage creativity, collaboration, and rapid prototyping among students at partner institutions.
• Microcontroller Lab Setup Academic service providing advanced embedded systems infrastructure to foster hardware innovation and experimentation in academic institutions.
• Robotics Lab Setup Academic service providing dynamic environments for students to design, build, and deploy intelligent robotic systems at partner institutions.
• IoT Lab Setup Academic service providing connected ecosystems where students can develop, test, and deploy smart real-world IoT solutions.
• Cyber Forensic Lab Setup Academic service providing specialized labs for hands-on investigation, digital evidence analysis, and cybersecurity research.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ professionals and students trained
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• NMAMIT NittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing academic partnership for competency development, R&D programs, and placement training. DLithe provides pre-placement training, faculty development, hackathons, and internships.
• SDMIT UjirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrowth partner for placement training and student development. Long-term meaningful association for industry interface and placement support.
• BMSIT BengalurucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology training partnership providing cutting-edge technology education with hands-on learning and expert mentoring for students.
• MSDC ManipalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManipal Skill Development Centre partnership for upskilling programs, mentorship, and research, development, and innovation promotion. STEM kits and product development collaboration.
• MITE MoodabidrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-oriented project-based learning with exposure to industry paradigms including Agile methodology. Hackathons and project support for students.
• AIC-NittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIC-Nitte incubation and R&D center partnership for innovation support and ioCube IoT kit development.
• DSU TrichycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobotics arm massager product development partnership and R&D collaboration for robotics and automation.
• JCER BelgavisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly engagement program preparing students well in advance to meet future corporate requirements.
• REC HulkotisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for training and student development programs.
• PES MandyasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for incubation and R&D center support.
• IBMR HublisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for training and student development programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Great Learning: India-anchored edtech offering bootcamps and certificate programs in software engineering, data science, AI/ML, and cloud, with university partnerships (e.g., UT Austin, MIT). Comparable in mid-career upskilling and enterprise program partnerships.
• EduBridge: India-based employability and workforce development organization running training programs and placement partnerships with colleges and employers. Comparable in the industry-academia bridge, placement training, and hire-train-deploy motion.
• NIIT Limited: India-headquartered IT and corporate training pioneer offering both individual learning programs and enterprise talent transformation services. Direct competitive overlap with DLithe's corporate training, bootcamps, and hire-train-deploy offerings across technology stacks.
• Simplilearn: Bangalore-based online professional training platform covering Full Stack, Data Science, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and DevOps, with strong enterprise and individual segments. Closely comparable in curriculum breadth, bootcamp-style delivery, and corporate upskilling GTM.
• upGrad: Mumbai-based online higher education and upskilling platform spanning tech, data, and management with strong enterprise and university collaborations. Comparable in bootcamp-to-degree pathways and B2B training revenue mix.
• Aptech Limited: India-headquartered IT and multimedia training franchise offering career and enterprise courses across programming, networking, and digital skills. Comparable in India's institutional training market and enterprise IT upskilling segment.
• TalentSprint: India-based deep-tech executive education and hire-train-deploy programs (AI, blockchain, fintech) with strong enterprise and academic alliances (e.g., IIT, NSE). Especially comparable on the hire-train-deploy talent pipeline model and enterprise partnerships.

Emerging players

• Masai School: Bengaluru-based outcome-focused tech bootcamp offering full-stack, data analytics, and backend programs with pay-after-placement model. Comparable in intensive bootcamp delivery and emphasis on industry-ready talent, though smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform with enterprise Coursera for Business and academic Coursera for Campus products across technical and management domains. Comparable in the corporate training and academic-channel segments as a broad incumbent rather than niche specialist.

Others

• HackerRank: Global technical skill assessment and developer engagement platform with strong enterprise and developer community footprint. Comparable to DLithe's TalentIQ assessment tooling and to skill-validation features used in bootcamp and corporate programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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