Kolkata: Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd, a Kolkata based edtech venture raised INR 40 crore of investment from Aavishkaar Capital. Tamal Mukherjee, chief executive officer, Nalanda said, ”While the entire education sector has encountered significant headwinds on account of the pandemic, Nalanda continues to move forward and has developed the next generation learning solutions for kids at the foundation learning age. Our integrated digital learning solutions are extremely engaging and children can easily adopt to the new way of learning. We are accordingly, witnessing very significant traction and receiving extremely encouraging response from parents across India. This capital raise will help us in further enhancing our technology capabilities and improving our geographic reach to early learners and preschools across India,”
Nalanda Learning is rapidly disrupting the early childhood learning space in India through its digital early learning platform. Having established market leadership in West Bengal through its chain of ‘Little Laureates’ pre-schools, the company has now set its sights on expanding nationally through its high-quality integrated platform of digital content, curriculum and pedagogy, targeting children in early years.
“We are extremely excited to continue partnering with Nalanda as it expands its high-quality pedagogy across India through its digital platform. The Nalanda team has shown great dexterity in re-imagining the pre-schooling business and have been able to translate their high quality pedagogy into a highly impactful business proposition for preschool owners, teachers and parents. The National Education Policy has recognised the importance of foundational learning for children and ushered in a new era for pre-schools and Nalanda is well positioned to capitalise on the same,” added Ajay Maniar, partner, Aavishkaar Capital.
