AI-driven enablement platform NumberOne Academy has raised ₹3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by T.I.G.E.R Santosh Nair.
This round follows a prior funding tranche of ₹1 crore secured in December 2023.
The Kochi-based startup plans to utilize the funds to enhance its suite of business courses in Hindi and other regional languages, as well as to develop NOA, its AI-powered Virtual Business Coach, the company announced.
Founded in 2022 by Lajesh Kolath and Madhu Bhaskaran, NumberOne Academy equips small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools needed for growth.
The platform currently offers over 60 courses curated by 25+ experienced business coaches, addressing critical areas like sales, marketing, branding, finance, HR, and technology. The courses are available in both online and in-person formats, catering to varied learning needs.
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The startup is focused on empowering SME entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and drive sustainable growth.
A key feature of the platform is NOA, an AI chatbot initially designed to assist users with GST-related queries.
According to the company, NOA will soon evolve into a comprehensive Virtual Business Coach, equipped to address diverse business challenges in over 10 regional languages.
