Nursing exam prep startup NPrep bags $1.5 million seed funding from Lumikai, others

(L-R) NPrep founders Gourav Khurana, Utkarsh Paliwal, Prince Kaushik

• NPrep raised $1.5 million seed funding led by Lumikai
• Platform offers AI-powered video content for nursing students
• Over 1 lakh users in 10 months, aiming for global healthcare jobs

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NPrep, an AI-powered, video-first learning platform, announced in March 11 that it has raised $1.5 million seed funding led by Lumikai, a venture capital firm focused on interactive media, digital platforms and games.

The round also saw participation from existing investor All In Capital, Velo Partners, DSP Group Family Office, and angel investors including Viren Shetty, Executive Vice Chairman of Narayana Health.

Where will NPrep use the funds raised?

NPrep co-founder Prince Kaushik said this fundraise will help the startup deepen its AI capabilities, reach nurses at scale, and empower them to secure high-paying opportunities in India and around the world.

What does NPrep do?

Founded by AIIMS Jodhpur alumni Kaushik, Utkarsh Paliwal and Gourav Khurana in 2024, NPrep is an AI-powered education platform designed for nursing students and professionals, helping them prepare for nursing entrance examinations and global healthcare careers.

The startup stated that it prepares nurses to access high-income jobs in government hospitals, private hospitals and nursing homes in India and abroad at salaries of up to Rs 1–5 lakh per month.

The platform offers over 1,400 hours of exam-aligned original video content along with personalised study plans, coupled with AI-driven guidance, it said.

The company claimed that over 1 lakh numbers are using NPrep within 10 months, with over 6 million minutes of video content consumed and 31 million questions answered on the platform.

“The edtech industry is being rewritten with AI. Past efforts were built upon the physical coaching industry without any personalised guidance. We at NPrep see AI working in conjunction with the teaching talent to revolutionize healthcare education and career advancement," Kaushik said in a statement.

What are Lumikai's investments in interactive learning space?

NPrep is Lumikai’s third investment in the interactive learning space, following Supernova, the AI tutor for spoken English, and Vobble, the interactive AI-first audio platform for kids.

“Our investment in NPrep aligns squarely with our thesis of backing founders building interactive platforms with AI-led learning paths to deliver real-world impact," said Niyaz Laiq, Partner at Lumikai "NPrep sits at the powerful intersection of edtech, AI, and the use of interactive mechanics to drive superior learning outcomes."

"As India emerges as a critical supplier of global healthcare talent, outcome-linked preparation platforms cater to an uncapped, structural opportunity to generate high-value careers in the global economy," he added.

Viren Shetty, Executive Vice Chairman at Narayana Health, said, “Our partnership with NPrep underscores our commitment to AI driven education. We are proud to back founders building personalised teaching pathways to transform the field of medical education.”