Top 19 Executive and Leadership Training startups

Updated: Mar 19, 2026
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These startups develop executive coaching platforms, leadership assessment tools, management training programs, virtual leadership workshops, etc.
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Mesa School of Business
Country: India | Funding: ₹340M
Mesa School of Business is a business school for entrepreneurs and startup executives. It developed a curriculum co-created with startup leaders, which addresses a perceived disconnect between traditional business education and the demands of the fast-paced startup environment. The school's model prioritizes "learning by doing," directly involving industry practitioners to impart skills crucial for leadership roles in startups and tech companies. By focusing on a small, hand-picked cohort, Mesa intends to deliver a high-touch, specialized educational experience designed to prepare graduates for immediate impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
2
FutureLearn
Country: UK | Funding: £50M
Enjoy learning for life with free, online courses from top UK and international universities.
3
Eruditus
Country: India | Funding: $1.6B
Eruditus provides global access to executive education programs.
4
upGrad
Country: India | Funding: $782.7M
UpGrad is an online higher education platform providing various programs.
5
Skillsoft
Country: USA | Funding: $555M
Skillsoft provides online learning and e-learning solutions for global enterprises, SMEs, governments and educational institutions.
6
ExecOnline
Country: USA | Funding: $87.7M
ExecOnline is connecting all leaders to their future potential.
7
Hone
Country: USA | Funding: $52.4M
Hone provides effective, engaging, and scalable management training to help high-growth companies thrive.
8
Maven
Country: USA | Funding: $25.1M
Maven empowers the world’s experts to offer cohort-based courses directly to their audience.
9
Medley
Country: USA | Funding: $3.7M
Medley is a membership for curious, growth-minded people who want a structured, social, and accessible way to invest in themselves
10
Wibo
Country: Italy | Funding: $931.5K
We help companies to retaine talents and leaders using a community based, mobile first learning platform
11
Mentorly
Country: Canada | Funding: CA$1M
Mentorly is a platform that enables organizations to drive impact through mentorship and learning programs.
12
GlobalGyan
Country: India | Funding: $613.2K
GlobalGyan is a digital learning platform that helps professionals in job readiness and career growth.
13
ICS Learn
Country: | Funding: £345.9K
ICS Learn is a distance learning organization that provides accessible professional education.
14
Mentorbox
Country: USA | Funding: $88K
The most powerful self-education system in the world—delivered in a convenient monthly box.
15
GoSkills
Country: New Zealand
GoSkills helps you learn essential business skills to achieve your full potential.
16
Simply.Coach
Country: India
Simply.Coach is a digital coaching platform that provides client management and business managemenet solutions.
17
ILO Group
Country: USA
ILO Group is an education-focused leadership consultancy
18
Careertrainer.ai
Country: Germany
careertrainer.ai is an AI platform for leadership development with realistic conversation simulations. Train employee, conflict and feedback conversations with intelligent AI characters, receive immediate feedback and improve your communication skills flexibly and at any time. Ideal for managers and companies.
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BizLibrary
Country: USA
BizLibrary is a leading provider of online employee training and eLearning solutions.
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Nadia Neveu
Editor: Nadia Neveu
Nadia Neveu is a senior editor for EdTechStartups. She is a writer covering early childhood education, K-12, higher education and edtech business, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, BBC and Vice. Nadia holds a degree in mass communication from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Nadia is also a student in the Master of Science in Data Analytics program at the University of Houston-Downtown. Nadia seeks to uplift all teachers in the work that they do and support them as leaders and agents of change. You can contact Nadia at neveu(at)edtechstartups(dot)com