Imarticus Learning Secures $2M to Fuel Global Expansion into Dubai, Africa, and Manila
October 11, 2025
This funding brings Imarticus's total external funding to approximately $3.7 million, including previous investments from industry figures and high-net-worth individuals.
Since its inception, Imarticus has expanded from a focus on finance and analytics to include technology and business analytics, adopting a learner-centric, job-ready approach.
The company aims to position itself as a global leader in tech-based upskilling and cross-skilling by leveraging both online and classroom learning to meet increasing career-specific education demands.
Imarticus's founders, Nikhil Barshikar and Sonya Hooja, emphasized that the funding will accelerate growth, enhance the company's brand as a leading edutech provider, and support its vision of becoming a global hybrid education powerhouse.
Imarticus Learning, a Mumbai-based edtech startup founded in 2012, has raised $2 million in a Series B funding round from CBA Capital to support its global expansion.
The investment will enable Imarticus to establish physical learning centers abroad and continue offering online programs across sectors like financial services, investment banking, IT, business analytics, and wealth management.
The company plans to expand its international operations into Dubai, Africa, and Manila, as well as establish institutes in Indian cities such as Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Indore, utilizing the funds to strengthen its hybrid learning model.
This move aligns with the growing global demand for flexible, skill-driven education and the trend of Indian edtech firms expanding into emerging markets to access professional learners.
Vishal Bharat, Founder and Director of CBA Capital, expressed confidence in Imarticus's blended education model and its potential to become a major player in global professional upskilling.
CBA Capital's backing reflects confidence in Imarticus's growth potential and its innovative approach to blended education.
Nikhil Barshikar highlighted that the funding will help improve the company's brand status and speed up its growth trajectory.
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Techstory Media • Oct 11, 2025
Imarticus Learning Raises $2 Mn to Accelerate Global Expansion
Franchise india Insights • Oct 11, 2025
Imarticus Learning raises $2 million from venture capital fund CBA Capital - Entrepreneur India