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AI and Blockchain Startup Edubuk Secured USD 50 Million Led by Nimbus Capital

AI and Blockchain Startup Edubuk Secured USD 50 Million Led by Nimbus Capital

Mar 24, 2026

PNN
New Delhi [India], March 24: Edubuk, a fast-scaling AI and blockchain startup, has secured a $50 million strategic investment commitment from Nimbus Capital, marking a major milestone in its mission to redefine global hiring infrastructure, powered by its upcoming $EBUK reward token launch.
Founded by Apoorva Bajaj (CFA, IIT Dhanbad; IIM Kozhikode Gold Medallist, with work experience in Global Financial Markets with Goldman Sachs, DE Shaw, GlobalData) and Shivani Mehrotra (MBE from Lucknow University, Topper, UGC NET Qualified ex-Professor, Education leader, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Women in AI APAC finalist), Edubuk is tackling one of the world's largest yet overlooked problems: fake credentials and broken verification systems, impacting over 500 million profiles globally, a $50 billion+ issue.
* $50M strategic backing from Nimbus Capital
* 100,000+ on-chain verifications
* Expanding across India, South East Asia, Middle East, Europe & Africa
At the core is TruCV, a blockchain-powered, tamper-proof CV platform integrated with DigiLocker, enabling instant credential verification, and TruJobs, an AI-driven job matching platform for employers.
Backed by global recognition and awards from G20, MIT, Harvard, GITEX, CNBC, CNN, Leap-to-Unicorn, STPI, and others, Edubuk is not just building a product; it is building the trust layer for the future of work.
This isn't just a startup; it's the infrastructure for a transparent, skill-first global workforce.
Website: https://www.edubuk.io/
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