[Funding] BeyondSkool raises seed funding of USD 2 million from Tomorrow Capital

EdTech BeyondSkool has raised seed funding of USD 2 million from Tomorrow Capital. The company aims to utilize the amount for expanding its product offering and maximizing technology integration. It also aims to scale up its business operations. Furthermore, the platform will also look to create high impact marketing, expand its team across verticals and build a state-of-the-art ‘LIVE Online Learning’ platform.

About BeyondSkool

Ms Payal Gaba and  Mr Atul Chugh founded the startup in August 2020. The LIVE Online Learning Platform upskills a child with HOTS, through an Integrated UpSkilling Certification Programme. It enables children to ‘Think & Create’ and become Problem-solvers, Innovators and Thought Leaders. "In this era of technology expansion where knowledge is soon becoming a commodity, going beyond and teaching skills of logical reasoning, critical thinking, creativity and communication is where our current education system is lacking and that’s the gap which BeyondSkool intends to bridge," the company states.

The startup caters to children aged between 5-15 years. They have a highly experienced team leading the mandate and encouraging a culture of openness, meritocracy, and agility.

From the leaders

Ms Payal Gaba, about the funding, states that the company is thrilled to have Tomorrow Capital as a partner. "Their experience of working with entrepreneurs to build strong organizations and brands with rapid scale-up fits very aptly for us at this stage in our growth journey. At BeyondSkool, we believe ‘Knowledge Without Skills Is Education Half Given’. Hence, we follow a learning approach - ‘UpSkilling’ and ‘Not Tutoring’. We will leverage this capital infusion to fortify our technological capabilities, enhance our product offerings. We also aim to expand our business operations nationally and internationally.”

Talking about the investment Rohini Prakash, CEO, Tomorrow Capital praised the business model of BeyondSkool. She said, “The Indian education system has a large gap in early schooling; especially in developing strong foundations for children in scientific thinking, critical and creative thinking and communication skills. We believe BeyondSkool is a very relevant and unique solution that complements the core education to help provide the right platform for lifelong academic excellence. Payal and Atul as founders of BeyondSkool bring an excellent mix of a deep understanding of the problem as parents and also a fantastic execution capability, which has been very impressive so far.