{
  "id": 12680237,
  "title": "Edtech firm byteXL raises $9 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/edtech-firm-bytexl-raises-9-million",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:06:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/edtech-firm-bytexl-raises-9-million/article71555603.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edtech startup byteXL secured $9 million in funding to fuel its growth across India. The investment, led by Elevar Equity, saw support from Kalaari Capital and The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. The funds will enable byteXL to broaden its reach, strengthen its technology-led learning platform, and develop new industry-aligned skill programs. Over the next two years, the company aims to expand from serving 40 institutions and 2-5 lakh students in 15 states to 120 institutions and 5 lakh students nationwide. The latest financing follows a $5.9 million Series A round in July 2024, also spearheaded by Kalaari Capital with Dell Foundation participation. ByteXL's CEO, Karun Tadepalli, expressed gratitude to existing investors, highlighting the continued confidence in the company's execution and the potential ahead. The edtech firm specializes in integrating industry-relevant technology and AI into engineering colleges' curricula.",
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    "Edtech firm byteXL raises $9 million in funding",
    "Investment led by Elevar Equity, Kalaari Capital, Dell Foundation",
    "Company aims to expand to 120 institutions and 5 lakh students"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}