upGrad Acquires Centum Learning
September 15, 2022
upGrad has acquired 100% of Centum Learning in a share-swap deal; Bharti Enterprises and its affiliates are joining upGrad's cap table as part of the transaction. Centum, headquartered in New Delhi, is a corporate and vocational training provider that reported ~USD 21 million in FY23 revenue and has a total headcount of over 2,000; the business will continue to operate independently under CEO Sanjay Bahl.
- Buyers
- upGrad, Bharti Enterprises Limited
- Targets
- Centum Learning
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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