Ed-tech platform TalentSprint that targets working professionals has been majority acquired by NSE Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary and education arm of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Limited.

TalentSprint offers advanced certification programs in emerging and deep technologies to aspiring and experienced professionals using a hybrid online/onsite mode. The programs cover a wide range of subjects Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Data Science, FinTech, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, AI Marketing, Digital Health, Digital and Robotic Process Automation, and Women in Technology. TalentSprint offers this in partnership with academic institutions and global big tech corporations.

Dr Santanu Paul, Co-Founder and CEO, TalentSprint said, “We are excited with this strategic partnership with NSE Academy. There are six million working professionals in India today in need of deep tech knowledge interventions, and another ten million college students waiting to enter the workforce with adequate future-proof skills.”

On the other hand, NSE Academy’s objective is to provide skills in finance and adjacent areas in emerging technology areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Fintech and Blockchain in the capital market and BFSI domain through online and offline modes.

Early backer Anup Gupta, Managing Director, Nexus Venture Partners added “Over the years, TalentSprint has emerged as a high-quality partner of choice for graduates and working professionals looking to enhance their skills and for top tier colleges and universities."

The startup is an Innovation Partner for the National Skill Development Corporation, an arm of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.

First Published:Nov 17, 2020 5:51 PM IST