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upGrad to launch 10 Global Campuses; sets target to hire 1000 PhDs

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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The X factor to UGDX is added by its recently acquired Data Science, AI, ML-focused offline institute - INSOFE.

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  • The X factor to UGDX is added by its recently acquired Data Science, AI, ML-focused offline institute - INSOFE.
  • UGDX is slated to reach operational break-even in 5 (five) Quarters from its launch.
  • The plan is also to have faculty recruitments in various geographies and shall use technology to seamlessly integrate campuses, faculty, and corporates within one ecosystem.
  • upGrad - started in 2015 is a pioneer in the online education revolution, focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion.

upGrad achieves 60:40 Gender Diversity Mark; Aims to Deploy Global D&I Strategy to Make It Equal By 2023

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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Commenting on the development, Saurabh Deep Singla, CHRO, upGrad said, Participation of women in the workforce continues to remain a matter of discussion not just within India Inc but globally.

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  • Commenting on the development, Saurabh Deep Singla, CHRO, upGrad said, Participation of women in the workforce continues to remain a matter of discussion not just within India Inc but globally.
  • We are also enhancing our existing women-centric sabbatical policies that will allow them to prioritise family for accelerating work-life harmony.
  • Its our commitment and constant endeavour to build an all-inclusive ecosystem that overlooks gender biases and promotes equality and active participation for such leaders across the board.
  • upGrad - started in 2015 is a pioneer in the online education revolution, focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion.

upGrad Commits USD 40 Mn (320 crores) for Harappa Global School of Leadership

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Harappa Learning - part of Asias largest higher edtech company upGrad, today unveiled plans to create a one-of-its-kind Leadership School to build the Owners & top management of tomorrow.

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  • Harappa Learning - part of Asias largest higher edtech company upGrad, today unveiled plans to create a one-of-its-kind Leadership School to build the Owners & top management of tomorrow.
  • The Harappa School of Leadership will be a distinctive global institution for leaders-in-the-making and will offer a range of live-only programs to give mid-career professionals the most in-demand skills for success.
  • Its inaugural offering, the Accelerated Management Program, combines the rigor and pedigree of the best global MBAs - rich in Business, Data, Product Marketing, and leadership.
  • Harappa was built with the mission to teach leadership skills in an affordable, engaging, high-quality, and high-impact manner on a global scale.

upGrad Appoints Myleeta AgaWilliams as CEO – International, in Push to Expand its Global Edtech Business

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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upGrad , Asias largest higher EdTech Company, announces the appointment of Myleeta AgaWilliams as CEO - International to spearhead growth across the APAC, EMEA and US regions.

Key Points: 
  • upGrad , Asias largest higher EdTech Company, announces the appointment of Myleeta AgaWilliams as CEO - International to spearhead growth across the APAC, EMEA and US regions.
  • In her new role, Myleeta AgaWilliams will be leveraging her experience in scaling businesses through strategic interventions across content and global distribution for broadcast and streaming media.
  • She will engage with managerial teams based in multiple geographies, to align short and long-term business objectives for accelerating profitability.
  • About upGrad: upGrad started in 2015 is a pioneer in the online education revolution, focused on powering career success for a global workforce of over 1.3 billion.

upGrad Completes Investment Round of USD 210 Million

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.

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  • upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.
  • This round has witnessed participation from ETS (worlds largest TOEFL & GRE Test Leader), Bodhi Tree (a JV of James Murdoch & Uday Shankar), Singapore's Kaizen Management Advisors Pvt.
  • Founder Group also invested USD 12.5 million in this round to maintain their over 50% ownership in upGrad.
  • We welcome our new investors and industry veterans to the upGrad cap table.

upGrad Closes Investment Round of USD 210 Million

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.

Key Points: 
  • upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.
  • This round has witnessed participation from ETS Global (worlds largest TOEFL & GRE Test Leader), Bodhi Tree (a JV of James Murdoch & Uday Shankar), Singapore's Kaizen Management Advisors Pvt.
  • Founder Group also invested USD 12.5 million in this round to maintain their over 50% ownership in upGrad.
  • upGrad is on track to record annual gross revenue of USD 400-500 million during FY23 out of which about 45% of total revenue will be realised from its own-branded online courses and programs.

upGrad Merges Harappa Education to Establish Leadership in Enterprise Learning in India

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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upGrad, Asias largest integrated higher Edtech major has announced a 100% merger of Harappa Education at a value of USD 38 million (INR 300 crores).

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  • upGrad, Asias largest integrated higher Edtech major has announced a 100% merger of Harappa Education at a value of USD 38 million (INR 300 crores).
  • upGrad closed this transaction with present Harappa shareholders - Bodhi Tree Systems, (a newly formed platform between James Murdoch & Uday Shankar) and Co-founders Pramath Raj Sinha & Shreyasi Singh.
  • A combination of upskilling courses along with these critical skills that Harappa has to offer would set us apart.
  • Commenting on the development, Pramath Raj Sinha and Shreyasi Singh, Founders of Harappa Education, said, Consolidations get like-minded entrepreneurs together to build powerful, inspired formations.

upGrad gains global excellence in ML, AI & Data Science with the acquisition of INSOFE

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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INSOFE partner university's Bachelor's to Doctoral program in ML & AI prepares learners for jobs of the future.

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  • INSOFE partner university's Bachelor's to Doctoral program in ML & AI prepares learners for jobs of the future.
  • Immediate synergies are that upGrad learners will get classroom options in several programs and INSOFE and ATLAS SkillTech University (sponsored and supported wholly by upGrad) will launch a series of specialized programs.
  • INSOFE adds a strong R&D component in AI and ML to upGrad's large education service basket and helps upGrad create very exciting novel services for corporates and students globally.
  • INSOFE is the gold standard of excellence in these specialised areas and adds incredible value to upGrad as we combine forces, said Mayank Kumar, Co-Founder & MD, upGrad.

upGrad Partners With Golden Gate University - San Francisco to Continue Its Global Expansion

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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For the fourth consecutive year, Washington Monthly ranked Golden Gate University as America's #1 School for Adult Learners at 4-Year Colleges, in its annual College Guide and Rankings.

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  • For the fourth consecutive year, Washington Monthly ranked Golden Gate University as America's #1 School for Adult Learners at 4-Year Colleges, in its annual College Guide and Rankings.
  • Golden Gate University has a 120+ years legacy of helping working adults achieve their career aspirations.
  • Golden Gate University, a private nonprofit university in the heart of San Francisco, empowers working adults to achieve their professional goals with nationally renowned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.
  • GGUs primary campus is in downtown San Francisco, with teaching locations in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Silicon Valley.

upGrad Vietnam Launches Bilingual Courses and Local Partnerships to Spearhead Country Growth

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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upGrad, Asias higher EdTech major with a strong presence across the APAC, doubles down on the Vietnam region to address the strong local demand for digital-first education, as the country heads towards Industry 4.0.

Key Points: 
  • upGrad, Asias higher EdTech major with a strong presence across the APAC, doubles down on the Vietnam region to address the strong local demand for digital-first education, as the country heads towards Industry 4.0.
  • The Edtech major has recently appointed Ex-OYO Dushyant Dwibedy as the Vietnam Country Head with a mandate to build a strong local team, initiate corporate and university partnerships, and also to build long-lasting learning outcomes for the Vietnamese workforce.
  • Ambition levels in Vietnam are soaring and we want to be at the heart of making career-changing courses as also being the LifeLongLearning partner for students and working professionals.
  • Vietnam offers very interesting opportunities and hence, our local and targeted focus will yield great results.