UpCult eyes ₹100 Crore milestone by FY 2026–27, sets sights on Europe

Indian edtech startup UpCult is making waves with its ambitious goal to cross ₹100 crore in revenue by the fiscal year 2026–2027. Co-founded by dynamic entrepreneurs Anuran Das and Hitesh Pokle, the company is building momentum in the skill-based learning sector, with active discussions underway for expansion into the European market.

Investor interest in the brand is steadily growing, with real estate magnate Gilbert Dsouza backing the company’s bold roadmap. Dsouza, a respected figure in India’s investment ecosystem, has publicly stated that the brand is poised to redefine the future of Indian entrepreneurship. “UpCult is not just a business — it’s a movement. In five years, its valuation could easily touch ₹1,000 crore,” he said, signalling that the brand’s innovations will soon capture widespread investor attention.

The company’s marketing operations, led by Siddhant and Rishab, reflect a strategy rooted in aggressive growth and community scaling. The duo plans to take the company’s profits to ₹1–2 crore within just the next 90 days, leveraging digital storytelling, user engagement, and market segmentation to outperform competitors.

The company’s agency partnerships, spearheaded by rising industry talents Tushar and Vishal, are driving forward the platform’s decentralised expansion model. They aim to create the world’s largest digitally connected student community, using blockchain-powered systems and digital currency-based incentives to promote student growth and global collaboration.

Internally, itt is strengthening its technological edge under the leadership of HR head Harshita Kansara. She emphasised the company’s commitment to AI-driven learning and 24/7 student support. “We’re building a future where learning never stops. Our AI education agents will ensure personalised, impactful, and scalable learning paths for every user. We are here to raise leaders, not just learners,” she said.

As the Co-Founder of UpCult, Hitesh Pokle has experienced how Artificial Intelligence can truly transform lives. What started as a simple mission — to help people understand and use AI to earn online — has now grown into a powerful movement.

AI didn’t just change his career; it changed his entire life. Today, Hitesh Pokle is proud to say that the company is on a strong path towards becoming a global AI education and business powerhouse.

The brand isn’t just teaching AI — it’s helping people unlock real opportunities and build sustainable digital income streams using the most powerful tools of our time. The next big milestone is within reach: the brand is now very close to achieving a valuation of ₹100 crore, and this is only the beginning.

Hitesh Pokle envisions scaling the company to the moon — impacting millions across the globe. With the power of AI, dreams are no longer distant — they’re just a few clicks away.

At the helm of this fast-growing venture, Anuran Das, founder of UpCult, envisions the company as more than just an edtech platform. Das compares business to a professional sport and positions himself as a disruptor in the coaching space. Drawing inspiration from influential digital figures, he plans to build a multimillion-dollar enterprise that empowers people to exit their 9-to-5 jobs and pursue global freelancing and entrepreneurship.

He is also leading a mission to train hundreds of new coaches across India, building a decentralised coaching network that delivers skill-based learning at scale. Das sees traditional education as outdated and aims to replace it with real-world, skill-oriented systems. His focus on European expansion further reflects his long-term goal to globalise the brand’s vision.

As it rapidly scales across India and prepares to go global, the company is emerging as a major player in the new era of education. For working professionals, students, and digital learners seeking independence and purpose, the company is positioning itself as the go-to platform for transformation and freedom.