uExcelerate, a pioneer in leadership development solutions, announces the successful closure of its pre-seed funding led by Upekkha, an AI SaaS Fund & Accelerator. Upekkha, considered the Y Combinator of India, empowers SaaS entrepreneurs from India to tailor and expand their products for a global landscape.
Founded in 2019 by Amit Kumar, Sita Mahalaxmi, Bibhu Prasad Sahoo, and Payal Koul Mirakhur, uExcelerate aims to enable leaders across all levels. Recently recognized by the Economic Times Human Capital Awards in the category – Best Technology Solution Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year, the platform enables organizations to launch and scale personalized leadership development programs for key talent, with focused outcomes.
uExcelerate offers a comprehensive suite of software and services tailored to expedite the growth of key talent within organizations. It covers executing high-potential programs, guiding leadership succession, and facilitating seamless career transitions. Garnering acclaim from medium- and large-scale enterprises, the HRtech startup has distinguished itself through its seamless implementation, innovative approach to scalable personalized development, and focus on return-on-investment metrics.
In recent years, uExcelerate has partnered with companies such as Mamaearth, Publicis Sapient, Mashreq Bank, Arohan Financials, Welspun, GMR, and leading Big 4 audit and advisory firms, driving transformative leadership development initiatives.
Shekar Nair, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Upekkha stated, “As GenAI reshapes enterprise workflows, we anticipate boundaries between services and software to merge, leading to a more fluid and dynamic AI Saas model. Functions such as HR and L&D will be transformed, ushering in innovative applications that streamline efficiency and effectiveness. Forward-thinking startups in this space like uExcelerate are at the forefront of realizing this promising future”
Amit Kumar, Founder and CEO of uExcelerate, stated, “Since our inception, our mission has been clear, to nurture leaders at every organizational tier. We have a robust product framework and over 250+ certified coaches globally to support leadership journeys. With Upekkha’s backing and industry expert network, we intend to invest more in Generative AI to make the leadership journey more effective and intuitive.”
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