New Delhi, January 10, 2024: Ambitio, the pioneering AI-based global admissions startup dedicated to assisting students in pursuing higher education abroad, has announced a significant milestone with its pre-seed funding round of Rs 1.55 crore. The funding is sourced from an array of investors, including First Cheque, a duo of soonicorn founders, and prominent angel investors spanning the US and India.
Founded by IIT BHU alumni Dirghayu Kaushik, Vikrant Shivalik, and Vaibhav Tyagi, Ambitio is on a mission to construct India’s premier AI admissions platform, revolutionizing the process for securing admissions in top global universities.
At the core of Ambitio’s offerings is the AI Copilot, a tool that empowers applicants to pinpoint optimal courses and create exceptional essays and Statements of Purpose (SOPs). Leveraging a vast database of over 2 million admits, Ambitio is adopting a low-touch methodology to construct a holistic global admissions platform.
Dirghayu Kaushik, Co-founder, and CEO at Ambitio, expressed, “Our objective is to function as intelligent digital advisors for students navigating their admissions journey. Previously, this information was scattered, and insights were limited to a select group of education counselors. With the decentralization of information and the rise of AI, we can now intelligently utilize this wealth of knowledge to provide personalized admission advice.”
Vikrant Shivalik, Co-founder, and COO at Ambitio, emphasized, “Our distinctive AI+Mentor approach, coupled with our in-house admission experts, ensures that our applicants not only build strong profiles but also craft compelling applications that stand out.”
Prateek Agarwal, Investments Lead at First Cheque, commented, “We believe Ambitio is strategically positioned to harness the power of Gen-AI capabilities. Their product-led approach presents an exciting opportunity to develop a globally competitive admissions product.
