Beep, a Pune-based edtech startup, has successfully raised $850,000 in a pre-Series A funding round. This latest injection of capital brings the company’s total funding to date to $1.5 million, signaling strong investor confidence in its mission to bridge the gap between education and employment in India’s tier II and tier III cities.

The investment round was led by Knowhere Ventures LLC, Pacific Global Solutions Limited, and LeadAngels FLV. Prominent angel investors also participated, including Vipul Prakash (wowJobs) and Sandeep Johri (Checkmarx).

Strategic Expansion Goals

Beep plans to utilize the fresh capital to aggressively expand its reach and infrastructure. Over the next nine months, the startup aims to:

• Scale its user base significantly within its target demographics.

• Onboard 150 additional colleges, deepening its institutional footprint.

• Expand industry-aligned programs to ensure students are equipped with market-ready skills.

Bridging the “Tier II & III” Employability Gap

Founded in 2021 by Saurabh Mangrulkar, Rakhi Pal, and Yogesh Nogia, Beep operates as an AI-driven career ecosystem specifically designed for students and early-career professionals. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage the transition from campus to corporate life:

• Beep Career App: Provides mentorship and direct job access.

• Upskilling Tracks: 28+ live programs in design, certification, and internships.

• UniBeep: Helps institutions manage internal placement processes.

• BeepHire.ai: An AI-powered recruitment tool for companies hiring freshers.

Proven Traction

To date, Beep has demonstrated significant scale, reporting a user base of over 6.5 million and partnerships with 1,500 colleges. On the recruitment side, the startup collaborates with 7,800 hiring companies.

According to company data, the platform has already facilitated more than 30,000 placements, internships, and gig opportunities, positioning itself as a major player in the “Bharat” edtech landscape.

By: Sandhya Bharti