UPSTEP EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED
Mumbai, Maharashtra
In their own words
Upstep Education Pvt. Ltd. (Upstep Academy) is a Mumbai-based global online chess academy founded in 2022 by FIDE-rated player Abhijit Hatkar. It provides structured, live, and interactive coaching for children aged 5–15, with over 24,000+ students trained across India, USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia and beyond. Students have achieved top global rankings, including World No.1 in U11 (FIDE 2346) and India No.1 U7 Girls (World No.2). Innovation: First fully online chess academy spanning continents, offering a scientifically designed curriculum, live one-on-one & group sessions, and tournament preparation. Upstep is building a tech-enabled gamified platform with AI insights and parent dashboards to enhance engagement and performance tracking. Scalability: With minimal infrastructure, a proven curriculum, and global demand, Upstep is expanding rapidly. By FY 2027, it aims to train 56,450 students while integrating chess into school curriculums and creating employment for hundreds of chess professionals. Revenue Model: Subscription-based live classes, tiered pricing across skill levels, special Grandmaster-led programs, and high retention (90%+) drive sustainable, profitable growth. Current run rate: ₹2.5 crore/month. Future monetization includes AI-driven premium tools, gamified app subscriptions, and B2B school collaborations. Vision: To make world-class chess education accessible as a life-skill for every child while positioning India as a global chess powerhouse.
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What the record says
- DPIIT recognition number
- DIPP222777
- CIN
- U80903MH2022PTC388025
- Registered on Startup India
- 2025
- Self-declared stage
- EarlyTraction
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District
Mumbai
Maharashtra
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