UpGrad co-founder and managing director Mayank Kumar has stepped down to launch a new venture focused on placing skilled Indian labor abroad, especially in healthcare.
UpGrad is reportedly nearing funding of $50-60 Mn from existing investors at a valuation of $2.25 Bn.
Co-founder and chairman Ronnie Screwvala will be taking an active role in running UpGrad following Kumar's exit.
UpGrad offers higher education courses and skilling programs in collaboration with universities and counts Temasek, Murdoch's Lupa Systems, IFC, and IIFL among its investors.