Pune-based EdTech startup Beep has secured 850K USD in a Pre-Series A funding round aimed at expediting its development of an AI-driven career ecosystem for students and early career professionals. The funding round attracted investments from Knowhere Ventures LLC, Pacific Global Solutions Limited, and LeadAngels FLV, alongside contributions from individual backers such as Vipul Prakash, Founder of wowJobs, and Sandeep Johri, CEO of Checkmarx.
With this latest influx, Beep’s total funding to date reaches 1.5M USD. The company intends to leverage this capital to scale its platform to 5 million users and integrate 150 additional colleges within the next nine months. In addition to expanding its user base, Beep plans to invest in developing more industry-relevant programs that equip students with practical, job-ready skills that align with actual hiring needs. Currently, the platform offers over 28 live programs, which encompass design, work-ready certifications, and experiential internship tracks, facilitating smoother transitions for learners from education to employment.
Commenting on the fundraise, Saurabh Mangrulkar, Founder and CEO of Beep, remarked, “Tier 2 and Tier 3 students have the same ambition as Tier 1, only the system does not give them the same access. This fundraise is fuel for our mission to build a Tier 1-like career ecosystem at scale, where every student can explore, learn, and earn faster, smarter and with real outcomes.” He also noted that the company has launched new product upgrades within the Beep ecosystem, including AI career tools, job-ready learning programs, and enhanced workflows for recruiters and colleges to improve student outcomes.
Since its inception, Beep has successfully assisted over 30,000 young talents and early professionals in securing placements, internships, and gig work through its platform. What started as a safe discussion space for students during the second wave of COVID-19 has transformed into a comprehensive career ecosystem that serves more than 6.5 million users, collaborating with over 1,500 colleges and partnering with 7,800 hiring companies across India.
The platform combines career guidance, structured mentorship, industry-aligned learning, and AI-powered hiring tools to facilitate quicker and fairer transitions from education to employment. Its offerings include a career-building app that provides mentorship, resume support, and access to job opportunities, professional upskilling programs with placement assistance, UniBeep for institutional placement management, and BeepHire.ai for AI-driven fresher recruitment.
This funding round strengthens Beep’s financial position amid a growing demand for outcome-driven, skills-focused education platforms. The investment comes at a time when the EdTech sector is increasingly emphasizing the importance of linking learning outcomes with employability and workforce readiness. As educational paradigms shift towards skills development, Beep is well-positioned to play a significant role in shaping the future of career-oriented education in India.
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