Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Unacademy Founder Gaurav Munjal Chases Funds for Airlearn, Altering Original Plan
Imagine a school called Unacademy.
The boss, Gaurav Munjal, wanted to start a new language-learning program called Airlearn.
Originally, Unacademy was going to give Airlearn some money, but the investors, who helped fund Unacademy, changed their minds.
Now, Munjal has to find money for Airlearn from outside investors.
The investors were worried about Munjal also investing in other companies.
Airlearn, which started as Unacademy Languages, is already popular and could help Unacademy make more money, but investors want to ensure Unacademy's core business, which provides test prep, can improve, too.
Munjal will remain involved with Airlearn, while Unacademy looks to appoint a new CEO.
Gaurav Munjal's plans to hive off Airlearn have shifted due to investor decisions.
Unacademy investors will no longer provide cash to Airlearn, instead, Munjal will seek external funding.
Airlearn, launched as Unacademy Languages, now derives significant revenue from the US and other markets.
Investors are concerned about Munjal's potential investments in other ventures.
Unacademy's losses decreased by 62% in FY24, but revenue also decreased slightly.
- Who
- Gaurav Munjal, founder of Unacademy, and Unacademy investors
- What
- Munjal is seeking external funding for Airlearn after investors altered the initial plan to hive off the language learning business.
- When
- The change in plans occurred in August; Airlearn was launched in April 2024.
- Where
- The Unacademy and Airlearn-related activities involve operations in the US, UK, Germany, and other markets.
- Why
- Disagreements arose about transferring cash and Munjal's plans to invest in other startups; investors seek a return on investment.
- Unacademy Valuation (2021)
- $3.4 billion
- Unacademy FY24 Revenue
- ₹988.4 crore
- Unacademy FY24 Loss
- ₹631 crore
- Airlearn Revenue Sources
- 40% from the US, 15% from the UK and Germany, and 45% from other markets
- Airlearn Launch Date
- April 2024 as Unacademy Languages