Epaathsala

Epaathsala, operating under the legal name Kahan Technologies Pvt Ltd, is an enterprise technology firm based in Bengaluru, India, that has been operational since 2014. The company was established by a team of co-founders including Suman Nandy, who serves as the CEO, alongside Subhash Chandra Nandy, Sanchita Biswas, and Prabol Bhandari. It has secured a total of $626K in seed funding across two rounds, with notable investors such as TLabs, Hyderabad Angels, and Brand Capital, and is also recognized as a portfolio company of Times Internet.

The firm targets the higher education sector, providing a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline and automate campus operations. Its primary offering focuses on simplifying the complex processes of accreditation, ranking, and affiliation for universities and colleges. Epaathsala's AI-enabled software assists institutions in managing compliance by automating the generation of reports and the organization of necessary documentation, effectively reducing the manual workload on faculty and administrators. The platform serves as a centralized and secure repository for institutional data on AWS, ensuring data integrity and ease of access for all stakeholders.

The business model centers on providing what it terms "Total Quality Assurance." This encompasses not just the core campus automation and accreditation management software but also extends to value-added services. These services include faculty and student empowerment initiatives such as specialized courses, internship opportunities, and career counseling. The system is designed for various stakeholders within an educational institution, including management, faculty, staff, and students, providing specific modules for human resources, accounts, inventory, and student lifecycle management, from admissions to placements. By institutionalizing quality management, Epaathsala aims to improve operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement within higher education institutions.

Keywords: EdTech, campus automation, higher education, accreditation management, SaaS, compliance management, quality assurance, education technology, ranking management, institutional effectiveness, Bengaluru, Kahan Technologies, Suman Nandy, campus ERP, AI in education, student information system, faculty management, education compliance, university administration, academic operations, e-governance education