the skillians investment circle

Chaitanya sharma

Angel Investor | Tech | D2C Builder and Angel Investor || Professional Badminton Player(Team India)|| Serial Entrepenuer ||EX-Vice President-Sales Strategies at Binance (Stealth) || | Scaled 5 brands beyond 20CR+ Sales, early stage investor

The Skillians We work forum, Gurgaon, Haryana, India - 122002

Investor Overview

Proven EdTech & AI Investor | Multi-Million Dollar Track Record in Early-Stage Education Brands As a primary/early investor in leading Indian edtech platforms—Scaler, Coding Ninjas, and Coding Blocks—I have driven investments in high-growth educational technology companies that have delivered multiple exits exceeding $1 million in aggregate returns. My core expertise lies in EdTech and AI-driven learning solutions, where I identify scalable opportunities at the intersection of technology, upskilling, and accessible education. These investments have backed platforms that have upskilled hundreds of thousands of learners, powered career transformations in tech, and achieved significant commercial milestones (including acquisitions and strong revenue trajectories

Investment Thesis

This section highlights an investor’s thesis — focusing on visionary founders, scalable business models, and impactful solutions. The approach blends capital and mentorship to back startups with strong growth potential, sustainable execution, and long-term value creation.

Preferred Stages

Seed, Pre-Series A

Preferred Sectors

SaaS / Enterprise Software, EdTech / Learning Platforms, AI & ML Applications

Current Portfolio (No. of Startups)

6

Geographical Focus

North India, West India

Investment Horizon

3–5 yrs

Value Addition Beyond Capital

Mentorship & Strategic Guidance, Business Development & Partnerships, Hiring / Talent Acquisition Support

Co-Investment Preferences

Solo / Independent Investments, Open to All (Flexible)

Open to Collaborate With

This section highlights collaboration opportunities with investors — from visionary founders and co-investors to incubators and ecosystem partners. The focus is on building impactful businesses through strategic partnerships, capital, guidance, and networks for sustainable growth.

Incubation & Other Institutions

Research & Innovation Collaboration (Partner on technology transfer or R&D projects)

Startup Scouting & Deal Flow (Access curated startups from incubators and institutions)

Joint Acceleration / Program Partnerships (Run or support incubation/acceleration programs together)

Professionals & Mentors

Mentorship for Portfolio Companies (Connect portfolio startups with subject experts or mentors)

Deal Sourcing / Startup Referrals (Reach new startups and deal flow)

Co-Investment / Syndication Opportunities (Invest alongside professionals or mentor networks)

Picture Gallery

This section showcases moments that define the investor’s journey — portfolio stories, partnerships, and ecosystem milestones. Each picture tells a story of collaboration, growth, and impact within the startup community.

Success Stories

Success stories reflect the true impact of investment. This section highlights founders’ journeys, challenges overcome, and milestones achieved, showcasing how startups create innovation, growth, and long-term value for the ecosystem.

skillians education circle private limited

The Skillians—a next-gen edtech platform specializing in outcome-driven, pay-after-placement programs in high-demand tech skills. I committed an initial ₹50 lakhs as primary capital, acquiring a 30% stake. Demonstrating strong traction and operational efficiency, the company has grown to generate over ₹1 crore in annual sales/revenue, with a proven track record