MyCaptain

MyCaptain

Online platform providing a wide range of multidisciplinary courses

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Bengaluru (India)

Status

Seed

Company Details

MyCaptain is a leading Indian edtech platform founded in 2016. The company operates in the online education and career development sector, empowering early professionals, graduates and college students to acquire practical skills and launch fulfilling careers in new-age and aspirational fields. MyCaptain’s mission is to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world skill requirements, helping learners discover their passions and build careers they love.

Core Products and Services

  • Live, Cohort-Based Courses: Covering digital marketing, UI/UX design, content creation, business analytics, technology, entrepreneurship and more.

  • Job-Ready Bootcamps: Placement-focused programs to prepare learners for immediate employment and freelance opportunities.

  • Mentorship by Industry Professionals: Direct access to mentors from leading companies, providing real-world insights and personalized guidance.

  • Project-Based Learning: Hands-on projects and internships to build portfolios and practical skills.

  • Community and Networking: Access to a robust network of 250,000+ learners, alumni and recruiters.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Course Fees: Learners pay for access to live, cohort-based courses and job-ready bootcamps.

  • Placement Readiness Programs: Specialized, premium-priced programs designed to enhance employability and job placement outcomes.

  • Hybrid Program Delivery: Revenue from both online and in-person (regional classroom center) offerings, expanding reach and engagement.

  • B2B Partnerships: Collaborations with educational institutions and organizations for bulk training and specialized programs.

Customer Segmentation

  • B2C: Students, fresh graduates and early professionals seeking career-oriented upskilling and placement support.

  • B2B: Colleges, universities and corporates looking for scalable, industry-relevant training solutions.

Growth Strategy

  • Market Expansion: Aggressively growing in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, supported by regional sales centers and hybrid program delivery.

  • Product Innovation: Continuously expanding course offerings (targeting 50+ beginner courses and 5+ placement programs) and enhancing learning formats.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with global and domestic partners (e.g., Callus for global talent placement) to broaden learner opportunities.

  • Community Building: Fostering a vibrant network of learners, mentors and recruiters to drive organic growth and referrals.

Key People

Mohammed Zeeshan

Ruhan Naqash

Sameer Ramesh

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$4.7 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

2

Latest Funding Round

$1.7 Million, Seed

as of June 23, 2023

Post Money Valuation

$9.8 Million

as of June 23, 2023

Funding Multiple

2.08

as of June 23, 2023

Investors

Inflection Point Ventures

and 2 more

Employee Count

206

Similar Companies

Scaler

Exit Details

N/A

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
June 23, 2023Seed$1.7 Million$9.8 Million$2.4 Million 3.3x Inflection Point Ventures, Piper Serica, Ankur Capital, Super Capital, Leadway Venture
January 14, 2022Seed$3 Million$8.7 Million$1.6 Million3.5x Ankur Capital, Inflection Point Ventures, Mintosh

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