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After failed acquisition talks with Upgrad, Unacademy pivots back to online test prep
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After failed acquisition talks with Upgrad, Unacademy pivots back to online test prep

Bengaluru-based test preparation startup Unacademy is refocusing on its core business after its acquisition talks with Upgrad fell through. As part of the shift, Unacademy…

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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Ronnie Screwvala’s higher-skilling company Upgrad has withdrawn itself from talks to acquire SoftBank-backed test prep startup Unacademy, people familiar with the matter said.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 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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Unacademy cofounder Sumit Jain appointed chief executive of the test-prep business
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Unacademy cofounder Sumit Jain appointed chief executive of the test-prep business

Unacademy‘s cofounder Sumit Jain has been appointed as the chief executive of the test-prep business, cofounder Gaurav Munjal said on Wednesday. Jain joined Unacademy after…

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