Accenture Buys Hyderabad-based TalentSprint
Accenture acquires Hyderabad's TalentSprint to enhance LearnVantage, aiming to scale tech upskilling for enterprises and government sectors.
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Accenture has acquired Hyderabad-based edtech firm TalentSprint from NSE Academy Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India. The move strengthens Accenture's LearnVantage service, which delivers technology and management training programs for businesses and public institutions.
TalentSprint, founded in 2009, offers upskilling through collaborations with top Indian and global academic institutions. Its curriculum includes programs in artificial intelligence, chip design, cybersecurity, data science, and other emerging technologies, structured as bootcamps, certifications, and online degrees. Learners include working professionals across career levels.
With a workforce of about 210, TalentSprint will integrate into Accenture LearnVantage. The acquisition boosts LearnVantage’s ability to deliver scalable talent development in high-demand tech areas and respond to the growing need for digital expertise in enterprise transformation and government-led reskilling.
"TalentSprint complements our approach to equipping workforces with critical skills for technology-driven industries," said Kishore Durg, global head of LearnVantage. "This integration enhances our ability to support clients through workforce reinvention using AI and advanced digital tools."
Accenture has made a series of education-related investments including Udacity and Award Solutions. These efforts are part of a $1 billion commitment to LearnVantage over three years, announced in early 2024.
Saurabh Kumar Sahu, who heads Accenture India, noted that the country is seeing significant demand for tech skills due to the evolution of Global Capability Centers into innovation and R&D hubs.
TalentSprint CEO Anurag Bansal emphasized the strategic fit with Accenture. "This collaboration allows us to broaden our impact, offering high-value education solutions to a larger base of learners, professionals, and institutions," Bansal said.
NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said the sale reflects NSE’s strategy to refocus on its primary business activities.
