byteXL has secured $5.9 million in a Series A funding round. This round was primarily led by Kalaari Capital, with additional support from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. This investment underscores byteXL’s commitment to deliver high-quality, affordable tech skills to engineering students in tier-II and tier-III cities throughout India, acknowledging its remarkable growth over the last four years.
With this funding, byteXL aims to grow its team and enhance product development, introduce innovative digital tools and technologies, and extend its reach to more colleges and universities across the country.
Karun Tadepalli, Co-Founder and CEO, byteXL, reflecting on the fundraising, remarked, “At byteXL, we’re not just teaching coding, but shaping futures and driving innovation in tech education across India. This funding will enhance our ability to empower the engineers of tomorrow with cutting-edge skills and technologies and help us bridge the gap between academia and industry at an accelerated pace.”
The company’s strategy includes collaborating with colleges and industry partners to integrate curriculum, content and practical learning experiences, equipping students with the necessary skills and industry awareness for successful careers. This innovative approach focuses on empowerment, bridging the gap between academia and industry, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals who will contribute to India’s development. Their vision is to provide every engineering student with a holistic and industry-relevant education that enhances their skills and employability.
Since its founding, byteXL has successfully partnered with over 26 colleges and universities across India, training more than 100,000 students in various software technologies, including programming, cybersecurity, full-stack development and cloud technologies. These efforts have resulted in higher placement rates and increased student enrollment for their partner institutions. A recent collaboration with Microsoft to introduce a new B.Tech CSE course in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) demonstrates the effectiveness of byteXL’s partnerships in meeting current industry demands.
Sampath P, Partner, Kalaari Capital, said, “Engineering schools in India and other markets are evolving to maintain high standards of curriculum, pedagogy, and industry readiness in rapidly changing technology disciplines. byteXL is committed to being a true partner for universities and colleges, offering operational expertise, high-quality educators and an interactive digital learning platform. Karun, Charan and the team have a deep understanding of the core needs of each stakeholder in delivering technology and curriculum, and they are dedicated to improving learning outcomes and the quality of tech talent in India.