UpKraft raises ₹1.6Cr in pre-seed round led by PedalStart

UpKraft, the Bengaluru‑based AI extracurricular learning platform, has raised ₹1.6 crore pre‑seed funding led by PedalStart, with participation from angels and entrepreneurs. Founded by Tejasvi Singh Kushwah, Varun Mangal, and Kritika Varandani, the capital will accelerate AI‑powered personalized learning tools, expand hyperlocal community‑led operations in Bengaluru and Gurugram, and strengthen technology, sales, and tutor networks. With 82% QoQ revenue growth and strong early traction, Upkraft aims to organize India’s fragmented extracurricular education market through scalable AI‑driven learning ecosystems.