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Edubuk raises $50M from Nimbus Capital

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Company
Edubuk
What it does
Blockchain-based credential verification platform
Kind
Funding
Amount
$50M
Stage
Series Unknown
Based in
Lucknow
Sector
Education & Skilling

What they do

Edubuk fights fake credentials with blockchain and AI tools

What happened

Nimbus Capital invested $50M in March 2026

Why it matters

Edubuk eyes NASDAQ IPO, expanding from Singapore and UAE

The details

  • Edubuk, founded by Apoorva Bajaj and Shivani Mehrotra Bajaj, fights fake credentials.
  • The company raised $50M from Nimbus Capital in March 2026.
  • Edubuk is self-funded with ₹1.21-1.3 crore and has revenue over $1M.
  • It received an angel investment in December 2024.
  • Edubuk operates in Lucknow and Hyderabad.
  • The company secured UAE golden visas for its operations.
  • Edubuk plans a NASDAQ IPO as part of international expansion from Singapore and UAE hubs.
  • The fake credentials market is estimated at $20B.

The bigger picture

  • Edubuk addresses the $20B fake credentials market with blockchain and AI.
  • The founders' early Bitcoin investments led to a blockchain education focus.
  • Global accolades include G20 awards and MIT/Harvard recognition.
  • Hackathon wins validated its scam-free ecosystem.

About the business

  • Edubuk provides blockchain-secured DigiLocker integrations for verification.
  • Its AI-powered TruCV offers tamper-proof verification.
  • TruJobs verifies profiles against LinkedIn dupes and fake internships.
  • The EBUK token, first verified-to-earn, funds no-code courses in AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
  • CETA platform provides internships and placements with verified recruiters.
  • The Neo-Ed model reskills students, verifies employees, and ensures employer trust.
  • Courses are vetted by NSDC, Google, and IBM professionals, updated quarterly.
  • Merit-based grants require milestones and public good.
  • The AI Olympiad offers prizes and internships.

What happens next

  • Eyes NASDAQ IPO as part of international expansion.
  • Expands from Singapore and UAE hubs.

The deal

Type
funding

Investors

  • Nimbus Capital (lead)

Founders

  • Apoorva Bajaj, Co-founder
  • Shivani Mehrotra Bajaj, Co-founder

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