NumberOne Academy Secures ₹3 Cr in Pre-Seed Round

NumberOne Academy, an India-based AI-powered platform focused on empowering SME entrepreneurs, has received a ₹3 crore pre-seed funding round.

The strategic investment came from renowned business coach Santosh Nair.

The new funding will accelerate the expansion of regional language business courses and enhance NOA into a Virtual Business Coach, supporting over 10 regional languages.

Founded in 2022 by Lajesh Kolath and Madhu Bhaskaran, NumberOne Academy is an AI-powered enablement platform designed to empower SME entrepreneurs. It focuses on providing upskilling courses, digital tools, and community engagement to help business owners achieve sustainable growth and scale their operations. The platform recently launched NOA, an AI-powered chatbot praised for assisting SMEs with GST-related challenges.

Funding Details

Company: Number One Edtech Pvt. Ltd.

Raised: ₹3 Cr

Round: Pre-Seed Round

Funding Month: December 2024

Investor: Santosh Nair

Company Website: https://www.numberone.academy/

Software Category: E-Learning