BENGALURU: Online makeup and beauty learning platform Airblack on Tuesday said that it has raised $5.2 million as a part of its Series A round co-led by Info Edge Ventures and Elevation Capital. Founded in 2019, Airblack helps people upskill and become micro-entrepreneurs in the beauty skilling market through “do-it-together" (DIT) courses. We foresee more than 100 million people becoming digital creators and freelancers in India in the next five years. At present, Airblack has long-duration courses with a timeline ranging from 30 days to 120 days, while the fees start from ₹10,000. Airblack recently added senior members to its team, who have previously worked in firms including WhiteHatJr, Bain & Co and Oyo.

Source: Mint June 29, 2021 05:15 UTC