Indian HRtech startup uExcelerate has secured pre-seed funding led by Upekkha, an AI-focused SaaS investment firm. The capital injection will support uExcelerate’s global expansion and development of its AI-powered leadership development platform.
uExcelerate, founded in 2019, offers a suite of software and services designed to accelerate leadership development within organisations. The platform caters to leaders at all levels and allows companies to create and deliver personalised leadership programs with measurable outcomes.
Upekkha, often likened to Y Combinator for its focus on Indian SaaS companies, is backing uExcelerate’s vision of leveraging AI to transform leadership development. Shekar Nair, managing partner, Upekkha, believes that GenAI will reshape enterprise workflows, blurring the lines between services and software. This, he argues, will lead to a more dynamic AI-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, streamlining functions like HR and learning and development (L&D).
“Forward-thinking startups such as uExcelerate are at the forefront of realising this future,” said Nair, highlighting uExcelerate’s potential in the evolving HRtech landscape.
Amit Kumar, founder & CEO, uExcelerate, emphasised the company’s commitment to nurturing leaders across all levels. With a robust platform and a network of over 250 certified coaches globally, uExcelerate aims to leverage Upekkha’s investment and expertise to further integrate generative AI for a more effective and intuitive leadership development experience.
