Gaurav Munjal Is Backing the Next Wave While Building One Himself

Gaurav Munjal is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Unacademy, one of India’s most prominent online learning platforms. While continuing to build in edtech, he has also carved out a strong presence as an angel investor—balancing both roles at the same time.

His journey as a founder has been deeply tied to the evolution of digital education in India. That experience now shapes how he evaluates startups and founders.

As an investor, Munjal has backed over 50 startups across sectors like edtech, AI/ML, consumer tech, healthtech, fintech, gaming, and SaaS. His portfolio includes companies such as Ultrahuman, Pepper Content, BiteSpeed, and Swish—startups that are building across very different categories but share a focus on strong execution.

What stands out in his approach is his operator’s instinct. Being in the middle of building a large company himself, he understands the realities of scaling, hiring, and navigating competition. This often reflects in the kind of founders he chooses to back.

He also tends to invest in emerging ideas early, especially in areas like AI and consumer technology, where the landscape is evolving quickly.

Despite managing a fast-growing company, Munjal has stayed active in the startup ecosystem—supporting founders not just with capital, but with practical insights from his own journey.

With multiple investments and a growing portfolio, his approach reflects both curiosity and conviction.

Gaurav Munjal’s story shows how building and investing can go hand in hand.

Because sometimes, the best way to spot potential is to be building right alongside it.