Upskilling platform Weskill raises funding at a valuation of Rs 40 crore

Upskilling platform Weskill announced that it has raised an undisclosed pre-seed funding at a valuation of Rs 40 crore (about $4.5 million), led by a group of high-net-worth individuals and strategic investors.

The startup plans to use the new capital to expand its AI-driven offerings and strengthen its partnerships with top-tier universities and corporations. It also plans to make a strategic acquisition to further strengthen its position in the market.

What does Weskill do?

The Bengaluru-based startup launched in November 2023 with a focus on bridging the gap between conventional college education and the rapidly evolving needs of the job market.

Weskill aspires to weed out the hassles of lack of alignment between academic curriculum and real-world job requirements by leveraging AI to offer career counseling and personalized training modules, making upskilling more effective, accessible, and industry-relevant.

Partnerships with educational institutions

Notably, Weskill has partnerships with major educational institutions, including EICT at IIT Guwahati, and multinational corporations such as Meta, Microsoft, Adobe, and Cisco.

The startup said these collaborations allow for real-world course development and internship opportunities, aiming to “ensure that the skill sets being taught are directly relevant to what today’s employers require.”

It has also developed an AI-based career counseling and mock interview platform and claims that it has already empowered over 170,000 students in enhancing their career trajectories.

Looking ahead, Weskill aims to upskill and guide more than 600,000 students across India over the next two years, focusing on interactive AI solutions that help shape a new generation of job-ready talent.