Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Unacademy Undergoes Leadership Changes Amidst Strategic Shift
Unacademy, an online learning company, is making big changes.
The CEO, Gaurav Munjal, and another co-founder, Roman Saini, are leaving their active roles.
Sumit Jain, another co-founder, is now in charge.
The company is moving away from online test preparation to focus on physical learning centers and a new language learning app called AirLearn.
This change comes after Unacademy has struggled with layoffs, and hasn't raised new funding in a while.
Though the CEO previously expressed optimism, things may be more complicated.
The company is also looking to restructure and find new ways to grow.
Gaurav Munjal is stepping down as Unacademy's CEO, and Roman Saini is also leaving.
Sumit Jain, another co-founder, will take over leadership.
The company is shifting from online test prep to physical learning centers and a new language app.
Unacademy has not raised fresh capital since August 2021.
Internal challenges have led to layoffs and executive departures since 2022.
- Who
- Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini, Sumit Jain
- What
- Leadership and strategic changes
- When
- Recent months
- Where
- Unacademy
- Why
- To restructure and seek new growth avenues
Investors
Company
Current State
Investors
The move is bizarre and disappointing.
Company
The company is on track for its best year.
- New CEO
- Sumit Jain
- Exiting Founders
- Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini
- Previous Focus
- Online test prep
- New Focus
- Physical learning centers and AirLearn app
- Funding Status
- Not raised fresh capital since August 2021