This sector has attracted more than $1.5 billion of investments. The most recent investors include Facebook, Tiger Global, Matrix Partners and GGV Capital.
New Delhi: While companies like Oyo, Zomato and Urban Ladder are trimming their workforce, here is a pack of startups that is on a hiring spree.
UpGrad, Vedantu, Simplilearn, Dronstudy, Udemy and CollegeDekho, all belonging to the ed-tech space, are looking at creating at least 3,000 new jobs, mainly in tech, product and sales, over next year. Some of these are expected to double their headcount.
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“What we see now are larger cheque sizes with the ed-tech businesses gaining scale. More mainstream PE funds are making investments leading to the perception that there is a rush of investments in the space,” said Amitabh Jhingan, partner, EY Parthenon International, Education Practice.
This sector has attracted more than $1.5 billion of investments. The most recent investors include Facebook, Tiger Global, Matrix Partners and GGV Capital, which have invested in at least one ed-tech firm like Byju’s, Vedantu, Toddle and Unacademy over last two months.
Source: Economic Times
