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Scaler

Bengaluru, Karnataka Founded 2015 scaler.com ↗

Bengaluru-based tech upskilling platform that grew out of InterviewBit (founded 2015 by Anshuman Singh and Abhimanyu Saxena as an interview-prep/coding platform). Launched Scaler Academy in 2019 offering 9-11 month cohort-based programs in software development, data science and machine learning for working professionals and college graduates, with curricula developed in consultation with major tech employers. Backed by Sequoia Capital India, Tiger…

Anshuman Singh · Co-Founder Abhimanyu Saxena · Co-Founder
$75 MnTotal funding (tracked)
2Funding rounds
1 Feb 2022Last round

Scaler: Funding Rounds

Date Round Amount Investors Source
1 Feb 2022 Series B $55 Mn Lightrock India Sequoia Capital India Tiger Global Management source
28 Jan 2020 Series A $20 Mn Sequoia Capital India Tiger Global Management Global Founders Capital source

Acquisitions

DateAcquirerAcquiredAmountSource
31 May 2023 Scaler Pepcoding Undisclosed source
3 Mar 2022 Scaler AppliedRoots $50 Mn source
21 Oct 2021 Scaler Coding Minutes $1 Mn source
30 Aug 2021 Scaler Coding Elements ~$1 Mn source

Recent Signals

  • 6 Jun 2025 · funding
    Scaler reportedly finalizing $40M down-round fundraise, first round in over three years source
  • 6 Jun 2025 · org-team
    Scaler laid off around 150 employees at the start of FY25 source
  • 30 Mar 2023 · market-expansion
    Scaler launches Scaler School of Technology, a 4-year residential undergraduate CS program source
  • 31 Jan 2022 · ma-strategic
    Scaler received (unconfirmed) $400M buyout approach from Unacademy months before Series B source
  • 28 Oct 2020 · financial
    Scaler discontinued its income-share-agreement (ISA) fee model in August 2020 source

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FAQs on Scaler

Who founded Scaler?

Scaler was founded by Anshuman Singh, Abhimanyu Saxena in 2015.

How much funding has Scaler raised?

Scaler has raised $75 Mn across 2 tracked funding round(s), most recently on 2022-02-01. Figures are compiled from cited public sources.

Who are the investors in Scaler?

Investors in Scaler include Lightrock India, Sequoia Capital India, Tiger Global Management, Global Founders Capital.

What does Scaler do?

Bengaluru-based tech upskilling platform that grew out of InterviewBit (founded 2015 by Anshuman Singh and Abhimanyu Saxena as an interview-prep/coding platform). Launched Scaler Academy in 2019 offering 9-11 month cohort-based programs in software development, data science and machine learning for working professionals and college graduates,…

Where is Scaler headquartered?

Scaler is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

What is Scaler's business model?

Scaler's core value proposition centers on Industry-designed curriculum, High placement rate at tier-1 firms, Pay-after-placement option (historical).

How does Scaler make money?

Scaler's cited revenue streams include Upfront / EMI course fees, Cohort course pricing (~$3,350).

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