India, 5th
August 2025:
Protrainy, an ed-tech platform focused on upskilling core engineers across
sectors like construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, renewables, ESG, and
architecture, has raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding. The round was
led by IIMA Ventures, with participation from leading Indian and US-based angel
investors including Dhiraj Sinha (Co-Founder, SucSEED Indovation), Suresh
Reddy,Dr.Moti Vyas, Avantika Sahay, AIC Nalanda, and others.
The fresh capital will be used to strengthen content development, boost marketing
and user acquisition efforts, and grow the core team to meet rising demand for
industry-relevant technical education.
Founded by Biswajit Shaw, an engineer with on-ground experience at JSW,
Protrainy was born out of a firsthand understanding of the disconnect between
traditional engineering education and industry expectations. Co-founder Bishal
Shaw later joined the venture, helping shape it into a scalable, structured
learning platform for India’s next generation of core engineers.
“We started Protrainy to address a critical skill gap in professional education
across core sectors like construction, manufacturing, and energy. This
investment is not just capital, it’s a vote of confidence in our mission to
make Industry Ready® learning accessible to every engineering student and
professional in India. It aligns strongly with the vision of Viksit Bharat
2047,” said Biswajit Shaw, Founder & CEO of Protrainy.
Protrainy offers a mix of cohort-based learning, on-demand video courses, and
project-driven modules, all led by seasoned industry professionals. The
platform has already built strong traction, with over 20,000 learners having
completed its programs and a growing community of more than 100,000 users
across its ecosystem. Notably, more than 70% of its learners have gone on to
secure new roles, salary increases, or promotions at leading firms.
Protrainy has partnered with top globally recognized institutions and
departments like EICT Academy IIT Guwahati,I Hub Divya Sampark IIT Roorkee,
AICTE NEAT 4.0 and other acclaimed institutions and seasoned technical
professionals from leading corporations. Through these collaborations,
Protrainy is launching vetted and co-branded upskilling programs designed to
deliver Industry Ready® capabilities to both professionals and students.
“Protrainy is solving a niche but vital challenge with a scalable,
impact-driven model. Its mission to improve employability among India’s core
engineers fits well with our investment philosophy. We’re proud to back a
founder who understands this industry from the inside out,” said Vipul Patel,
Partner – Seed Investing at IIMA Ventures.
As India’s ed-tech sector matures, Protrainy’s vertical-first approach sets it
apart. With this funding, the company plans to scale its user base, expand into
adjacent engineering verticals, and deepen its impact on India’s middle-income
workforce
