Anil Nagar
About Anil Nagar
Anil Nagar is the Founder and Group CEO of Adda247, a leading edtech platform in India, and has served as CEO of METIS EDUVENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED. With a background in Electronics and Communication Engineering from IIT-BHU, he has played a key role in expanding Adda247's offerings and attracting significant investments.
Work at Adda247
Anil Nagar has served as the Founder and Group CEO of Adda247 since 2016. Under his leadership, the company has become one of the largest edtech platforms in India, boasting over 15 million monthly active users and 2 million paid users. He has overseen the expansion of Adda247's offerings to include online courses for various competitive exams, such as Banking, SSC, Teaching, Defence, GATE, JEE, NEET, UPSC, and state exams. Nagar has also been instrumental in the company's recent foray into the K12 segment, focusing on state board students in Tier II, Tier III, and small towns.
Current Role at METIS EDUVENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED
In addition to his role at Adda247, Anil Nagar has been the CEO of METIS EDUVENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED since 2012. His leadership at METIS has contributed to the company's growth and development within the education sector in India. The organization focuses on innovative educational solutions, aligning with Nagar's vision of enhancing access to quality education.
Education and Expertise
Anil Nagar graduated with a B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a PGDBM in Marketing and Finance from the Goa Institute of Management from 2005 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and business management within the education sector.
Previous Experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Before founding Adda247, Anil Nagar worked as a Business Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2007 to 2009. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in analyzing business processes and contributing to technology-driven solutions. This role helped him develop skills that would later be beneficial in his entrepreneurial ventures.
Investment and Growth Initiatives
Anil Nagar has successfully attracted investments from notable investors, including Google, WestBridge Capital, InfoEdge, and Asha Impact for Adda247. His strategic vision for the company includes providing multilingual educational solutions to meet the diverse linguistic needs across India. These initiatives have played a significant role in the company's growth and expansion in the competitive edtech landscape.