# Josh Talks Pvt.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/josh-talks-pvt

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Gurgaon, India
- Website: www.joshtalks.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.7M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 22, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Josh Talks Pvt. Ltd. is a digital platform focused on providing educational resources that empower users in enhancing their English-speaking skills and preparing for competitive exams in India, targeting a diverse audience.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India, Josh Talks Pvt. Ltd. specializes in educational content for language learning and exam preparation. The company was co-founded by Diksha Toteja, Heidi Sondrup, Shobhit Banga, Srishti Singh, and Supriya Paul. The latest funding round, a Series A in March 2022, led by Ankur Capital, raised INR 237.11 million, bringing the total amount raised to INR 237.11 million, with a current company valuation of INR 1,890.46 million.Josh Talks offers a suite of educational tools, including the Josh Talks English Speaking App, which features interactive lessons and community engagement opportunities, as well as courses for competitive exams like UPSC, JEE, and NEET, aimed at a wide demographic in India, particularly non-English speakers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.In the most recent year, 2020, Josh Talks reported a revenue of INR 1,302,540.50 with an EBITDA of INR -89,680.60, reflecting their current financial performance and operational challenges.Following their Series A funding in March 2022, which raised INR 237.11 million, Josh Talks plans to utilize the funds to explore new segments and develop future products. The company is focused on expanding into additional regions within India and enhancing its product offerings. Specific timelines for these expansions and product launches are not disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 22, 2022, $3.1M — Ankur Capital, VSS Investco
- Seed, Feb 21, 2020, $1.6M — Media Development Investment Fund

## Investors

- Media Development Investment Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/media-development-investment-fund) — Seed
- Ankur Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ankur-capital) — Series A
- VSS Investco (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vss-investco) — Series A
