HandyTrain

HandyTrain offers a mobile-first, software-as-a-service platform for corporate training, targeting businesses with dispersed workforces. Founded in March 2015 by Utkarsh Apoorva, Tanmay Modi, and Gourav Jaswal, the company originated from the Goa-based incubator Prototyze. The firm's business model is subscription-based, with pricing structured per user per month, making it adaptable for both small and large enterprises.

The company's platform enables organizations to create, manage, and deploy training programs accessible on employees' smartphones. It serves a diverse client base across sectors like financial services, insurance, retail, and healthcare, with notable clients including Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, HomeTown, and Dr Lal PathLabs. The service is designed to address the challenges of training employees across scattered geographies, aiming to reduce the time and costs associated with traditional methods. HandyTrain has trained over 400,000 users in 15 countries and 12 languages.

The platform's core features include an AI-powered engine to convert documents and presentations into mobile-friendly microlearning flashcards, a robust assessment engine, and tools for creating learning paths. It supports SCORM 1.2, offers a library of ready-to-use microlearning programs, and provides detailed analytics with over 150 metrics. Gamification elements like leaderboards and e-certificates are integrated to enhance user engagement and motivation. The platform also facilitates social learning through discussion forums and communication features. All content is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and can be accessed offline.

HandyTrain secured approximately $2.3 million in total funding over four seed rounds. Key funding milestones include a $1 million seed round in November 2016 from investors like Lumina Datamatics and a subsequent $1 million round in June 2017 led by Nava Limited. The company attracted a mix of institutional investors such as Aptech and Prototyze, alongside numerous angel investors. Keywords: corporate training, mobile learning, employee development, learning management system, SaaS, microlearning, B2B EdTech, remote workforce training, skills development, employee engagement, corporate e-learning, mobile-first training, assessment engine, gamification in learning, SCORM compliant, AI content creation, workforce analytics, sales training, employee onboarding, compliance training, distributed team training, Panaji startup, Prototyze venture, corporate education