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EdTech · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Imarticus Learning

Founded by Sonya Hooja

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Snapshot

Founded
2012
Industry
EdTech
Funding stage
Series B
Markets
India
Last updated
14 August 2026

About Imarticus Learning

She was inside Lehman Brothers before it went under. Thirteen years later, the profitable little skilling company she built with a fellow Lehman alum is buying colleges abroad and preparing to list, while the edtech giants that raised billions around it are gone.

Founder

Sonya Hooja

Woman Founder

Co-founders: Nikhil Barshikar — Founder & CEO

Ideal customers

Students & parentsInstitutions

Typical customer segments for a edtech company.

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How Sonya Hooja built Imarticus Learning

She was inside Lehman Brothers before it went under. Thirteen years later, the profitable little skilling company she built with a fellow Lehman alum is buying colleges abroad and preparing to list, while the edtech giants that raised billions around it are gone.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Imarticus Learning do?
She was inside Lehman Brothers before it went under. Thirteen years later, the profitable little skilling company she built with a fellow Lehman alum is buying colleges abroad and preparing to list, while the edtech giants that raised billions around it are gone.
Who founded Imarticus Learning?
Imarticus Learning was founded by Sonya Hooja.
Where is Imarticus Learning headquartered?
Imarticus Learning is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Imarticus Learning funded?
Yes — Imarticus Learning is venture-funded and has reached the Series B stage.
When was Imarticus Learning founded?
Imarticus Learning was founded in 2012.