PkC Joins FasterCapital’s LaunchUp Program to Democratize Business Education in India
PkC, an innovative business education platform based in India, has joined the LaunchUp program by FasterCapital to accelerate its mission of making practical, high-impact business training accessible to underserved communities. The company, founded by Girish KashwaniGirish Kashwani, is currently raising $125,000 to scale its platform and deepen its outreach across urban and rural India.
PkC reimagines business education by delivering affordable, no-frills training in business management, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. Designed as a practical alternative to the traditional MBA, PkC targets aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, women at home, and informal SME operators—groups often overlooked by mainstream education systems. Through modular courses, real-world projects, startup incubation, and micro-bootcamps, the company empowers individuals with the tools to build sustainable ventures and gain financial independence.
"We are thrilled to welcome PkC into the LaunchUp program," said Hesham Zreik, CEO at FasterCapital. "Their approach to solving deep-rooted socio-economic challenges with accessible education is exactly the kind of bold innovation we look to support."
He added, “PkC is tackling structural problems in India’s entrepreneurial and employment ecosystems. By providing actionable knowledge and funding support to those who need it most, they’re unlocking economic potential that has long been marginalized.”
Girish Kashwani, Founder and CEO of PkC, shared his thoughts on the partnership: “Joining FasterCapital's LaunchUp program is a strategic step for us as we scale our impact. We’re building a platform that empowers people with not just knowledge, but also the confidence and community to turn that knowledge into action. With FasterCapital’s global network and mentorship, we’re poised to catalyze the next wave of grassroots entrepreneurship in India.”
PkC is actively raising $125K to expand its course offerings, enhance platform capabilities, and support its growing community of learners and entrepreneurs across India.
