As of 7 Nov 2026, Upkraft has raised $169K across 1 verified round on record (amounts in other currencies converted to USD); latest: Rs 1.6 crore pre-seed round led by PedalStart, announced Jul 2026.
An AI-powered extracurricular learning platform
upkraft.inLinkedInBengaluruEdtechFounded 2025
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Sources agree on the round, amount, stage, lead investor, and July 23 announcement date. No named participating investors, valuation, or financing total is stated.
| Round | Amount | Announced | Lead | Buzz |
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| Pre-seed [ HISTORY ]: An earlier round, from the company's own announcement, found while researching the company. Checked like any round, but not new, so it stays out of the daily feed and alerts; a date range shows it. | $169K Rs 1.6 crore | ~ 2026-07-23 | PedalStart | No recent discussion |
6 sources · checked 1 time, last 40d ago [ VERIFIED · CORRECTED ] read against 4 of 6 sources
Sources agree on the round, amount, stage, lead investor, and July 23 announcement date. No named participating investors, valuation, or financing total is stated. | ||||
UpKraft builds AI-powered, structured extracurricular programs for learners at home, in residential communities, and in schools, led by expert tutors.
UpKraft targets a fragmented extracurricular-learning market where families struggle to find trusted instructors, consistent teaching quality, and visibility into progress. Its ₹1.6 crore pre-seed round led by PedalStart is funding AI tools, hyperlocal expansion in Bengaluru and Gurugram, and team-building to test whether verified tutors, standardized curricula, and community delivery can scale before a larger institutional round.
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