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Upgrad pulls out of talks to acquire Unacademy
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Upgrad pulls out of talks to acquire Unacademy

Ronnie Screwvala’s higher-skilling company Upgrad has withdrawn itself from talks to acquire SoftBank-backed test prep startup Unacademy, people familiar with the matter said. The discussions…

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UpGrad in talks with Unacademy investors, no deal yet, says Ronnie Screwvala
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UpGrad in talks with Unacademy investors, no deal yet, says Ronnie Screwvala

UpGrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala has told ET that he has held discussions with Unacademy’s investors and co-founders, although no deal is currently ‘on the table.’…

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Upgrad in talks to acquire Unacademy for $300-320 million, 90% lower than its peak valuation
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Upgrad in talks to acquire Unacademy for $300-320 million, 90% lower than its peak valuation

Test prep startup Unacademy is in advanced talks with higher education and upskilling firm Upgrad for an all-stock acquisition valuing it at around $300–320 million,…

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UpGrad is promoted by film producer-turned-entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala. (HT)
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UpGrad said to be in talks to buy Unacademy at a fraction of its last valuation| Business News

UpGrad, promoted by film producer-turned-entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala, is said to be in talks to acquire rival Unacademy at a fraction of its last-known valuation. The…

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