Funding · Education & Skilling

Beep raises $850k to scale student platform

By Startup Enthusiast · 13 February 2026

What they do

Beep is an AI-driven career ecosystem bridging the education-employment gap for Tier II and III students

The startup raised $850,000 in a Pre-series A round led by Knowhere Ventures LLC and others

It plans to reach 5 million users and onboard 150 colleges within nine months using the funds

Beep has raised $850,000 in its Pre-series A funding round.
The investment was led by Knowhere Ventures LLC, with participation from Pacific Global Solutions and LeadAngels FLV.
Angel investors Vipul Prakash and Sandeep Johri also participated in this latest financing round.
This brings Beep's total cumulative funding to $1.5 million since its inception.
The company aims to scale its user base to 5 million within the next nine months.
Beep plans to onboard 150 additional colleges to its institutional placement management network soon.
The startup intends to build industry-relevant programs aligned with current hiring needs for job-ready skills.
These strategic moves support its mission to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Beep targets Tier II and Tier III students who often face limited career opportunities.
The platform leverages AI to personalize mentorship and resume support for individual users.
Its growth strategy focuses on expanding both user acquisition and institutional partnerships simultaneously.
The funding validates the demand for accessible career services in emerging Indian markets.

Beep operates an AI-driven career ecosystem designed for students in smaller Indian cities.
It offers over 28 live programs including design courses and work-ready certifications.
The product suite includes the Beep Career App for mentorship and job search assistance.
UniBeep serves as an institutional tool for managing college placement processes efficiently.
BeepHire.ai provides AI-powered recruitment solutions specifically for hiring freshers from campuses.
The company currently boasts a user base of over 6.5 million active users.
It maintains partnerships with more than 1,500 colleges across India for placements.
Beep has facilitated over 30,000 placements, internships, and gig opportunities for students.
It collaborates with 7,800 hiring companies nationwide to connect talent with employers.

Scale platform user base to 5 million within nine months.
Onboard 150 additional colleges within nine months.
Build industry-relevant programs for job-ready skills aligned with hiring needs.

Product: Career guidance app with AI-powered hiring tools, mentorship programs, and industry-aligned learning tracks
Customers: Students and early-career professionals in Tier II and Tier III cities
How it makes money: B2B2C model serving colleges and students with subscriptions for career programs
What sets it apart: Focus on Tier II and Tier III cities with AI-powered career guidance and structured programs