IAN Angel Fund Invests in AI Skilling Platform LearnTube

IAN Group-backed IAN Angel Fund invested in the seed round of LearnTube.ai, signalling renewed investor interest in AI-driven skilling platforms focused on measurable career outcomes rather than scale-led growth.

Nazara Technologies and Blitzscaling Ventures also participated in the round. The capital was earmarked to strengthen LearnTube’s AI-powered skilling-to-job platform, deepen interactive learning experiences, expand multi-language support, and fuel growth across Bharat, while testing select global markets.

The funding comes at a time when India’s edtech sector continues to recalibrate after a prolonged slowdown, with investors showing preference for platforms that demonstrate placement impact, learner engagement, and sustainable unit economics.

From Courses to Career Pathways

LearnTube positioned itself as a career acceleration platform rather than a traditional online course provider. The company used AI to map individual career goals into structured, day-by-day learning paths, starting with baseline assessments and evolving through adaptive lessons, scenario-based drills, and mock interviews.

Each learning track emphasised role-specific projects, assessments, and certifications aimed at verifiable skill mastery. The platform currently offered more than 200 in-demand career skills, spanning cybersecurity, HR management, project management, and AI-centric roles.

Learners ranged from students at IITs and NITs to professionals in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, with usage extending across more than 100 countries for upskilling, role transitions, and career progression.

Placement Outcomes Drive Differentiation

LearnTube’s focus on tangible outcomes translated into placements across large enterprises and fast-growing startups. Learners moved into roles at companies such as Google, PhonePe, Novartis, Reliance Retail, Jio, Baker Hughes, Mirae Asset Capital, and InsightSoftware.

According to the company, users reported salary growth ranging from 30% to 120%, while fresh graduates secured roles offering annual compensation between ₹6 lakh and ₹12 lakh. The platform also reported a 48% course completion rate, significantly higher than typical online learning benchmarks.

These outcomes helped LearnTube stand out in a crowded market where completion rates and job conversion remain persistent challenges.

AI-First Strategy in a Cooling Edtech Market

Founded in 2020 as CareerNinja and rebranded to LearnTube.ai in 2022, the Mumbai-headquartered company was led by Shronit Ladhani, co-founder & CEO, LearnTube, and Gargi Ruparelia, co-founder, LearnTube.

Despite the broader slowdown in edtech funding, LearnTube reported 110% year-on-year growth in its learner base. The company attributed this resilience to an AI-first product strategy, a micro-learning approach aligned with workplace needs, and an ability to continuously enhance existing content without relying on expensive production cycles.

Shronit Ladhani, co-founder & CEO of LearnTube, said, “We are grateful to welcome long-term partners like IAN Group and other marquee investors from Silicon Valley. This reflects our early focus on AI-powered learning and the impact it is already creating. What excites us most are the real-world outcomes we see every day: learners securing roles at companies like Google and PhonePe, doubling their salaries, and moving their careers forward. We’ve come a long way, but there are still 997 million more careers to build.”

What the Capital Will Power Next

With the new funding, LearnTube planned to roll out AI voice tutors, interactive video-based learning modules, and expanded multi-language support. The company also aimed to deepen its presence across India while selectively testing international markets.

Alongside expansion, LearnTube said it would continue focusing on improving unit economics and long-term sustainability, an area increasingly scrutinised by investors backing the next phase of India’s edtech evolution.