Accenture has acquired TalentSprint, a deep tech education company based in Hyderabad, from NSE Academy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). The deal was announced on 23 April 2025 and is aimed at strengthening Accenture LearnVantage—a technology learning and training platform to prepare workforces for an AI, data, and digital future.
Strengthening LearnVantage’s Global Ambitions
The acquisition is part of Accenture’s previously announced INR 8,300 crore (USD 1 billion) investment in LearnVantage over three years, launched in 2024. LearnVantage is Accenture’s global initiative to help enterprises and governments develop job-ready talent pools through certifications, bootcamps and e-degree programs. This is in addition to Accenture’s recent investments in Udacity and Award Solutions to build a talent transformation ecosystem.
“With TalentSprint’s end to end delivery capabilities of focused learning programs, we are well placed to meet the growing global demand for high impact workforce training,” said Kishore Durg, Global Lead of Accenture LearnVantage. “Their strong academic partnerships and domain expertise in deep tech give us a powerful edge in enabling enterprise reinvention through skills.”
TalentSprint (NSE Subsidiary): A Leader in Future-Ready Learning
Founded in 2009 by Santanu Paul, Madhumurty Ronanki, and J. A. Chowdary, TalentSprint (NSE Subsidiary) has become a leading provider of transformational learning solutions for emerging and experienced professionals. The company partners with top academic institutions like IITs, IIMs, IIITs and globally recognized research centers.
TalentSprint’s educational offerings include bootcamps, certifications and e-degrees in areas like AI, data science, cybersecurity, semiconductor design, chip architecture, digital transformation, sustainability and leadership. These are designed for learners at various stages of their career – early professionals to mid-career executives – to equip them with in-demand skills in new-age technologies.
Based out of Hyderabad, India and with an office in Sunnyvale, California, TalentSprint’s team of around 210 people including the leadership will now join Accenture LearnVantage.
“Since our inception, our mission has been to equip learners with deep expertise for a disrupted world,” said Anurag Bansal, Managing Director and CEO of TalentSprint. “Joining Accenture will help us scale our impact, amplify our reach and continue to deliver trusted, industry-relevant learning programs to professionals, organizations and governments.”
NSE’s Strategic Realignment
For NSE, this is part of a planned exercise to prune the portfolio and focus on core business.
“This transaction is about NSE’s focus on core offerings and divesting from non-core areas,” said Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of NSE. “The acquisition validates the quality and market potential of the TalentSprint platform we built over the years.”
India’s Rising Global Footprint
The acquisition also marks India’s growing presence in the global technology landscape. As organizations worldwide accelerate their digital transformation journeys and global capability centres (GCCs) mature into R&D and innovation hubs, the demand for highly specialized tech skills is soaring.
“India is witnessing an unprecedented demand for deep tech talent at scale,” said Saurabh Kumar Sahu, who leads Accenture’s India operations. “This acquisition enhances our ability to meet that demand and work with organizations to build a ready pool of deployable talent in emerging technologies.”
Looking Ahead
With this acquisition, Accenture is reiterating its commitment to shaping the future of learning and development through innovation, scale and deep industry collaboration. As LearnVantage goes global, TalentSprint’s integration will deepen its offerings in high growth verticals and accelerate delivery of future-ready talent at scale—essential for businesses navigating the complexities of AI and digital reinvention.
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