# Early Steps Academy Private

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/early-steps-academy-private

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Bangalore, India
- Website: www.earlysteps.co
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Early Steps Academy Private Limited is an educational company that offers live online classes for children aged 8 to 18, focusing on developing essential 21st-century skills through interactive learning methods.Founded in 2021, Early Steps Academy Private Limited is based in Bangalore, India, specializing in online education for children. The company was founded by Jonathan Mannila, Rohit Singh, Sneha Biswas, Sohum Gulati, and Tanaya Modani, with Sneha Biswas serving as the CEO. In December 2021, the company raised INR 89.96 million in SEED funding from investors including BEENEXT, Malacca Ventures, Taurus Ventures, and Whiteboard Capital, with the total amount raised also being INR 89.96 million. The company's valuation is currently INR 537.40 million.Early Steps Academy specializes in delivering live online classes for children aged 8 to 18, utilizing the case study method to teach over 1,000 essential 21st-century subjects and skills. The core offerings foster critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration, and creativity among students through an algorithm-driven framework that personalizes learning. Their target market includes students and parents worldwide, notably in the United States, India, and Malaysia, addressing educational gaps and preparing students for future challenges.In 2023, Early Steps Academy generated revenue of INR 252.50 million. The company operates on a subscription-based pricing model for its courses, focusing on direct-to-consumer transactions that allow families to access educational programs online. The flagship classes have received positive feedback for their effectiveness in improving knowledge retention and student confidence, although specific pricing details are not disclosed.Following the SEED funding raised in December 2021, Early Steps Academy Private Limited plans to invest in research and development of content, technology advancement, and team expansion. The company is focused on launching new educational products and expanding into additional markets, aligning its growth strategy with the ongoing enhancement of its service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 1, 2021, $1.2M — BEENEXT, Taurus Ventures, Whiteboard Capital, Malacca Ventures

## Investors

- BEENEXT (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beenext) — Seed
- Taurus Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/taurus-ventures) — Seed
- Whiteboard Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/whiteboard-capital) — Seed
- Malacca Ventures — Seed