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Unacademy Founders Exit: A New Chapter Begins

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-30T10:49:40.592196+05:30

- Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini exit Unacademy, marking a significant shift in India's edtech landscape. - Both founders have moved on to focus on new ventures, with Munjal particularly invested in Airlearn, a tech-first edtech model. - Unacademy's offline tuition centers, contributing to a significant portion of revenue, did not align with Munjal's tech-driven vision. - Sumit Jain, a board member, is now leading Unacademy, aiming for smooth operations amidst leadership changes. - The exit follows failed acquisition talks and a challenging transition from online to offline-first models. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/features/end-of-an-era-inside-gaurav-munjals-exit-from-unacademy/)

Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini exit Unacademy, marking a significant shift in India's edtech landscape.
Both founders have moved on to focus on new ventures, with Munjal particularly invested in Airlearn, a tech-first edtech model.
Unacademy's offline tuition centers, contributing to a significant portion of revenue, did not align with Munjal's tech-driven vision.
Sumit Jain, a board member, is now leading Unacademy, aiming for smooth operations amidst leadership changes.
The exit follows failed acquisition talks and a challenging transition from online to offline-first models.

Source: Inc42