upGrad Acquires Talentedge (Arrina Education Services) in an ~100% Share Swap Valued at $2B
April 7, 2022
upGrad, Asia’s higher-education EdTech company, confirmed closing the acquisition and integration of Talentedge under the upGrad umbrella. The deal was structured as a near 100% share swap valued at about $2 billion, with Talentedge expected to surpass INR 150 crore in gross revenue in the coming financial year.
- Buyers
- upGrad
- Targets
- Talentedge (Arrina Education Services, Holding Company of Talentedge Education Ventures Private Limited)
- Sellers
- Sekhsaria Family Office (100% owner of Talentedge)
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Haryana, India
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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