About EdTech SaaS sector in Asia
The EdTech SaaS sector in Asia comprises 3.28K companies, including 305 funded companies having collectively raised $2.04B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 85 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
EdTech SaaS sector in Asia has seen 31 acquisitions and 2 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing cloud-based, multi-tenant, and subscription based B2B software applications related to the EdTech industry.
Companies included in EdTech SaaS
All B2B software that offers cloud-based, multi-tenant solutions for business functions like marketing, HR, Sales, Marketing, etc. for the EdTech institutions like schools, universities. All tech solutions provided to teachers to enhance their classroom experience are also includedCompanies excluded in EdTech SaaS
All B2B software companies that offer cloud-based, multi-tenant solutions not primarily for EdTech Industry are excluded. Services and Consulting firms are also excluded. Resellers are also excludedTop EdTech SaaS Companies in Asia
There are more than 3.28K companies in EdTech SaaS in Asia. Teachmint is the top EdTech SaaS company in Asia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top EdTech SaaS companies in Asia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of online teaching platform | Bengaluru (India) | 2020 | Series B | $118M | |
Provider of coaching management platform | Noida (India) | 2015 | Series D | $251M | |
Developer of competitive-exam preparation platform | Lucknow (India) | 2016 | Seed | $4.22M | |
Provider of K‑12 digital learning solutions | Noida (India) | 1997 | Acquired | $4.1M | |
AI-powered management solutions for educational institutions | Bengaluru (India) | 2019 | Series A | $29.6M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech SaaS sector in Asia
333 EdTech SaaS startups in Asia were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 14 |
2024 | 43 |
2023 | 77 |
2022 | 85 |
2021 | 128 |
2020 | 333 |
2019 | 249 |
2018 | 213 |
2017 | 219 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech SaaS sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 3,279 EdTech SaaS companies in Asia, 305 have secured funding. Among them, 85 have reached Series A or higher, and 54 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 3,279
Funded - 305
Series A+ - 85
Series B+ - 54
Series C+ - 42
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 3,279 |
Funded | 305 |
Series A+ | 85 |
Series B+ | 54 |
Series C+ | 42 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech SaaS sector in Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech SaaS sector in Asia
The EdTech SaaS sector in Asia saw a total funding of more than $1.79B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $580M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $13.1M |
2024 | $46.9M |
2023 | $17M |
2022 | $353M |
2021 | $343M |
2020 | $580M |
2019 | $72.2M |
2018 | $181M |
2017 | $110M |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech SaaS in Asia
In the year 2025, till December 2025, EdTech SaaS companies in Asia have raised $13.1M in equity funding across 7 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2024), EdTech SaaS companies in Asia had raised $46.9M across 16 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 72.08% drop in funding in EdTech SaaS companies in Asia as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech SaaS companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9510 | Dec 18, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4116 | Sep 29, 2025 | - | |
Angel | 6331 | Aug 26, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 4634 | Jun 13, 2025 | ||
Series A | 3224 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Top Investors in EdTech SaaS in Asia
Bessemer Venture Partners is the top investor in EdTech SaaS companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech SaaS companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Redwood City (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | - | |
Mumbai (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Gurugram (India) |
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M&A activity in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia
In the year 2025, till August 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 30, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 26, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 04, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 5 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in EdTech SaaS in Asia
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 2 IPOs happened in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in EdTech SaaS sector in Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 26, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Oct 08, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most EdTech SaaS companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech SaaS in Asia
Most number of EdTech SaaS startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from BITS Pilani, IIT Delhi and IIT Kharagpur.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | 25 |
IIT Delhi | 23 |
IIT Kharagpur | 15 |
IIT Kanpur | 14 |
IIT Bombay | 13 |
IIT Madras | 12 |
IIT Roorkee | 12 |
IIM Calcutta | 9 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 9 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 8 |
Total funding in EdTech SaaS companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Asia
In the last 10 years, IIT Roorkee graduates' EdTech SaaS companies in Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Bombay alumni are second, and IIT Delhi alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Roorkee | $256M |
IIT Bombay | $194M |
IIT Delhi | $142M |
IIT Kharagpur | $86.6M |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | $75.8M |
London Business School (LBS) | $73.2M |
IIT Kanpur | $37.8M |
Stanford University | $33M |
University of Cambridge | $30.8M |
IIM Calcutta | $28.3M |
Top News in EdTech SaaS in Asia
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Exxat Partners with Athletico to Simplify Clinical EducationPR Newswire•Oct 16, 2025•Athletico, Exxat
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Adventus.io Supercharges Southeast Asia Expansion, Doubling Growth in Key MarketsAsian News International•Mar 06, 2025•Adventus
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Schoolnet and GLC Collaborate to Empower Young InnovatorsEdTechReview•Jan 28, 2025•Schoolnet, Globallearningcouncil
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NoPaperForms Wins Deloitte's 2024 Technology Fast 50 India Award AgainAsian News International•Dec 20, 2024•NoPaperForms
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School Diary Partners With Schoolnet to Revolutionize School ...EdTechReview•Dec 10, 2024•School Diary, Schoolnet
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Eunity Partners Expands into India, Names Farhan Ahmed Hazarika as Partner and India HeadBusiness News This Week•Nov 22, 2024•Eunity Partners, Teachmint
