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Unacademy's Graphy buys Gaurav Munjal-backed creator community platform Scenes
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2y ago
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Graphy, a subsidiary of edtech platform Unacademy, has acquired Scenes, a creator community platform backed by Gaurav Munjal. Through this acquisition, Graphy aims to strengthen its offerings by providing a platform for creators to connect with their audience through short-form videos. The integration of Scenes' technology and community will further enhance Graphy's mission of democratizing learning and empowering creators in India. Scenes has raised about $50,000 in Seed round. Gaurav Munjal, co-founder and CEO is an investor in Scenes. Besides Munjal, Scenes counts Kunal Shah, Blume Ventures (also and investor in Unacademy), Better Capital, Tanmay Bhat and Flipkart's Kalyan Krishnamurthy as its backers.
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Unacademy's Graphy slashes about 30% jobs amid restructuring
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1y ago
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Edtech company Unacademy has reportedly laid off around 20-30% of its workforce, or nearly 50 employees, at its software-as-a-service platform Graphy. The restructuring comes as Graphy has struggled to meet revenue targets. It is unclear whether the restructuring also affected other companies under Unacademy, such as Spayee and Scenes. This follows a series of layoffs at Unacademy's flagship group companies, including Relevel and PrepLadder.
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Unacademy to add Sumit Jain to board, replacing co-founder
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1y ago
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Unacademy has promoted Sumit Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Graphy, to a partner role, which is considered equivalent to a co-founder. Jain, who joined Unacademy over three years ago, has significantly contributed to scaling Graphy, a platform for creator growth and monetization. Previously, he founded CommonFloor, later acquired by Quikr. His new role highlights his critical contributions to Unacademy's success and future growth
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Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal steps down; Sumit Jain takes charge
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1m ago
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Unacademy cofounders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini are stepping down, with Sumit Jain taking over as CEO. This change comes amid Unacademy's strategic shift from online to offline coaching. Munjal is focusing on AirLearn, a language learning app, potentially positioning it as a standalone entity. Despite financial challenges and a halted acquisition deal, Unacademy's restructuring efforts have reduced losses. AirLearn is growing rapidly, with significant user engagement and revenue potential.
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Unacademy elevates Sumit Jain to cofounder status
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Edtech unicorn Unacademy has promoted Sumit Jain, head of the Graphy division, to the position of partner, akin to a co-founder who joined later. CEO Gaurav Munjal praised Jain's instrumental role in scaling Graphy and likened him to a co-founder. Jain had previously co-founded CommonFloor, later acquired by Quikr, and played a key role in Graphy's growth. Unacademy, founded in 2015, continues to expand its educational offerings.
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Unacademy Co-Founder Gaurav Munjal to Own Larger Share in AI App Airlearn Post Spin-Off
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1m ago
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Unacademy's co-founders, Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, are spinning off their AI-powered language app, Airlearn, from the main company. Munjal might hold a larger stake in Airlearn than in Unacademy, with the new entity expected to replicate its parent company's shareholding, involving investors like Peak XV, Nexus, SoftBank, and General Atlantic. Munjal and Saini will manage Airlearn full-time, marking a significant pivot, as Unacademy undergoes a leadership change, and Munjal steps down as CEO.
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Unacademy slashes core biz cash burn to Rs 200 Cr in 2025: Gaurav Munjal
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2m ago
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Unacademy slashes core biz cash burn to Rs 200 Cr in 2025: Gaurav Munjal Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal has shared an update on the company’s financial and operational performance. According to Munjal, Unacademy has reduced its cash burn in the core business from over Rs 1,000 crore annually three years ago to under Rs 200 crore this calendar year. This is about half of what the company spent last year. In a thread on social media platform X, Munjal said the company currently has Rs 1,200 crore in the bank and is in a “default alive” state. He added that some of Unacademy’s businesses, including Graphy and PrepLadder, are generating cash on a monthly basis. For context, the SoftBank-backed edtech unicorn cut its losses by 62% to Rs 631 crore in FY24, while its revenue remained flat during the period. Reflecting on past decisions, Munjal said edtech companies that grow through multiple acquisitions are unlikely to succeed in the current market. He said Unacademy had made this mistake earlier and is now focusing on profitability without getting distracted by external developments. On the offline front, Munjal said that around 70% of Unacademy’s centers are expected to be profitable at the center level this year. These centers are showing outcomes in exam categories such as JEE, NEET, and UPSC. He also pointed to Airlearn as the fastest-growing product within the group. Airlearn has recorded nearly 70,000 daily active users and $2 million in annual recurring revenue over the last 12 months. Munjal outlined three focus areas for the company: making the core business profitable, building tech products such as Airlearn and Graphy, and staying focused on internal goals instead of market noise.
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Unacademy co-founder and CTO Hemesh Singh steps down, to take up advisory role
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1y ago
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Hemesh Singh, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Unacademy, a prominent edtech company, has decided to transition from an executive role to an advisory role. Singh expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to Unacademy's growth over the past decade, alongside co-founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini. Munjal also acknowledged their long-standing collaboration and appreciated Singh's contributions. Unacademy, founded in 2015, has made a significant impact on the test preparation industry.
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Building an iconic company in India takes 15-20 yrs: Unacademy CEO
Internet
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1y ago
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Unacademy's CEO Gaurav Munjal advises fresh graduates against starting a company for quick money. Highlighting patience, he notes it takes 15-20 years to build an iconic business in India. Munjal's post on X resonated with many users, sparking a discussion about the long-term commitment required for successful entrepreneurship versus the emphasis on speed in the startup world.
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Unacademy now ‘default alive’, to cut cash burn to Rs 200 crore in 2025: CEO Gaurav Munjal
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Unacademy, an edtech startup, aims to reduce cash burn to under Rs 200 crore by 2025, reflecting financial stability termed as "default alive," with Rs 1,200 crore in the bank. CEO Gaurav Munjal highlights improvements in core business financials, with Graphy and PrepLadder now generating monthly cash. Despite a 7% drop in operating revenue in FY24, the company has narrowed its net loss. Unacademy focuses on profitability, avoiding growth through multiple acquisitions.
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Unacademy has Rs 1,800 Cr in bank, runway of 4 years: Gaurav Munjal
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1y ago
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According to Unacademy's CEO Gaurav Munjal, the edtech company has Rs 1,800 crore ($241 million) in their bank account and a runway of four years. Munjal notes that the runway will increase to eight years next year as the company reduces its burn. Despite a 30% decline in online classes, Unacademy improved its EBITDA by 87%. Unacademy Centres recorded a significant increase in learners, from 6,000 in 2022 to 32,000 in 2023. Unacademy last raised $440 million in a Series H round, valuing the company at $3.44 billion.
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