iSTAR
Employability training and recruitment services for students.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
$1.5m | Series A | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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iSTAR Skill Development provides employability training, recruitment, and faculty development services across India, working with companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. The organization was founded by alumni from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, with the goal of integrating modern pedagogical techniques into the learning experience. Since its inception, iSTAR has trained over 200,000 students across various disciplines.
The company's business model revolves around partnerships with corporations, colleges, and government bodies to deliver skill development programs. This includes providing training and placement services to students from diverse educational backgrounds. iSTAR utilizes engaging content and gamified experiences to enhance learning and skill acquisition.
Recognized by The Economic Times as one of the top five most innovative companies in its "Power of Ideas" contest, iSTAR is a funded startup. Its partners include the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIM Ahmedabad, and the Unitus Fund, a venture capital firm based in Seattle and Bangalore.
Keywords: skill development, employability training, recruitment services, faculty development, student placement, vocational education, corporate training, educational services, pan-India, workforce development