Elevate Education, a Gurugram-based higher education platform formerly known as Sunstone, has secured a Rs 170 crore Series D funding round from investment firm WestBridge Capital.

The latest investment comes as the company looks to strengthen its technology platform, deepen the use of AI across its services, and expand partnerships with colleges and universities across India.

Elevate Education works with higher education institutions to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that combine academic curricula with industry-oriented training, placement support and technology-enabled student services.

The Gurugram-based firm’s platform aims to improve employability by helping institutions align courses with changing industry requirements while supporting students throughout their academic journey.

The company said the fresh capital will be used to strengthen its technology and AI capabilities, expand its network of partner institutions, improve student success and placement outcomes, and invest further in academic innovation and industry-linked programmes.