Lumikai leads round to scale AI-powered nursing skilling platform
NPrep, a placement-focused startup building an AI-powered skilling platform for nursing students and professionals, has raised $1.5 million (approximately Rs 12.5 crore) in a seed funding round led by Lumikai. The round also saw participation from existing investor All In Capital, along with Velo Partners, DSP Group Family Office, and angel investor Viren Shetty. The funding will help the company expand its technology platform and reach more nursing candidates across India.
Capital to enhance AI learning platform and exam-focused content
The fresh funds will be used to strengthen NPrep’s AI-powered learning platform, expand exam-oriented content, and increase its reach among nursing students preparing for government and global healthcare roles. The startup aims to scale its digital learning infrastructure while improving accessibility for candidates from underserved regions.
Founders addressing skilling gaps in nursing education
Founded in 2024 by Prince Kaushik, Utkarsh Paliwal, and Gourav Khurana, NPrep focuses on addressing systemic gaps in nursing education and placement pathways. The Jodhpur-based startup offers an AI-powered skilling and placement platform designed specifically for nursing students and professionals, particularly those from tier II and tier III cities.
Rapid adoption driven by AI-led personalised learning
NPrep delivers more than 1,400 hours of exam-aligned video content along with personalised study plans, AI mentorship, curated questions based on historical exam data, and performance tracking tools. Within 10 months of launch, the platform reports over 1,00,000 nurses using its services, with more than 6 million minutes of video content consumed and 31 million practice questions answered.
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