About EdTech sector in Asia
The EdTech sector in Asia comprises 40.8K companies, including 3.42K funded companies having collectively raised $36.4B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 845 are Series A+ funded, and 19 have achieved unicorn status.
EdTech sector in Asia has seen 258 acquisitions and 124 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing technology-based education industry solutions to both consumers and businesses.
EdTech sector is also known as Education IT, Online Education or Digital Education.
Companies that provide technology based solutions to students(Pre-K, K-12, Higher education and Professionals) for education. Also, companies that rovide software solutions to education related businesses are included in this sector. Companies that provide offline solutions to the education industry. Also, sports and fitness related solutions to athletes are excluded.
Top EdTech Companies in Asia
There are 40,772 EdTech startups in Asia which include Physics Wallah, Seekho, Unacademy, Leverage Edu, 51Talk. Out of these, 3,417 startups are funded, with 845 having secured Series A+ funding, and 19 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 975 EdTech startups in Asia. Over the past 10 years, an average of 2,245 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in Asia
Provider of live and recorded classes for academic and test preparation. They offer online courses and study materials for students in grades six through twelve. The platform also provides resources for preparing for engineering, medical, and government exams. Additionally, they offer test preparation and skill-enhancement courses.
Key facts about Physics Wallah
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Noida (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $275M
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, Hornbill Capital and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 20, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,043 Competitors
2. Seekho
Provider of short educational videos covering technology business and finance. The platform hosts content across multiple categories including career development, personal growth, and wellness. Users access instructional material created by mentors to acquire practical skills. The service offers subscription options for ad-free viewing and unlimited access to the video library.
Key facts about Seekho
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $42.3M
- Investors: Angel List, PointOne Capital and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 29, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 8,514 Competitors
3. Unacademy
Provider of online educational resources and structured courses for exam preparation. They offer live classes with educator interaction and doubt clearing sessions. The platform provides access to recorded classes for learning anytime, anywhere. Resources include practice sections, mock tests, and downloadable lecture notes.
Key facts about Unacademy
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $880M
- Investors: Peak XV Partners, Blume Venture and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Aug 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 367 Competitors
4. Leverage Edu
Company is an AI-native global talent mobility & upskilling platform, helping students and professionals from emerging markets access education and employment opportunities globally. The company has helped 200,000+ individuals over the last 9 years, channelled over $1 billion in forex, aggregated $500 million in education loans, secured 12,000+ student-housing beds, and hosts over a 1000 companies every year at job fairs for its alumni worldwide. For enterprise partners, Leverage Edu also offers LE AI, an AI product suite spanning coaching, interview readiness and quality compliance. The company has also more recently expanded into workforce mobility through Leverage Careers, and into industry-integrated online programmes and certifications through Leverage Upskilling.
Key facts about Leverage Edu
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Noida (India)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $64.6M
- Investors: Blume Venture, Aditum and 146 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 25, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,295 Competitors
5. 51Talk
51Talk is an online English school providing one-to-one foreign language teacher service. 51Talk offers e-learning courses at affordable prices, with teachers mainly from southeast Asian countries who speak English as their native language. 51talk is also trying to diversify its user experience by setting up offline experience centers, following a similar initiative by major competitor Hujiang. In addition to building such centers in first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai.
Key facts about 51Talk
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Beijing (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $90M
- Investors: Zhen Fund, DCM Ventures and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, 2015, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,229 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Asia
975 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the EdTech sector in Asia. 4,564 EdTech 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 | 975 |
2025 | 1,105 |
2024 | 1,583 |
2023 | 2,170 |
2022 | 2,288 |
2021 | 3,149 |
2020 | 4,564 |
2019 | 2,585 |
2018 | 2,109 |
2017 | 1,924 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 40,772 EdTech companies in Asia, 3,417 have secured funding. Among them, 845 have reached Series A or higher, and 571 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 40,772
Funded - 3,417
Series A+ - 845
Series B+ - 571
Series C+ - 466
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 40,772 |
Funded | 3,417 |
Series A+ | 845 |
Series B+ | 571 |
Series C+ | 466 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech sector in Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Asia
The EdTech sector in Asia saw a total funding of more than $31.8B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $11.6B. There has been a total funding of $308M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $308M |
2025 | $504M |
2024 | $845M |
2023 | $825M |
2022 | $2.4B |
2021 | $7.28B |
2020 | $11.6B |
2019 | $2.58B |
2018 | $3.82B |
2017 | $1.58B |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech in Asia
In the year 2026, till October 2026, EdTech companies in Asia have raised $303M in equity funding across 68 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), EdTech companies in Asia had raised $321M across 103 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 5.64% drop in funding in EdTech companies in Asia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4214 | Oct 26, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8439 | Oct 13, 2026 | ||
Series B | 1448 | Oct 07, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7563 | Oct 05, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 1985 | Sep 28, 2026 |
Top Investors in EdTech in Asia
500 Global is the top investor in EdTech companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) |
M&A activity in EdTech sector in Asia
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 10 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in Asia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 18 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 06, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 10 |
2025 | 18 |
2024 | 13 |
2023 | 23 |
2022 | 48 |
2021 | 48 |
2020 | 24 |
2019 | 14 |
2018 | 15 |
2017 | 12 |
IPOs in EdTech in Asia
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 3 IPOs happened in EdTech sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in EdTech sector in Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2026 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 28, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Aug 07, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Nov 26, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Nov 18, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most EdTech companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech in Asia
Most number of EdTech startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 220 |
IIT Bombay | 169 |
IIT Kharagpur | 122 |
BITS Pilani | 118 |
IIT Kanpur | 97 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 85 |
IIT Roorkee | 73 |
IIT Madras | 69 |
IIM Calcutta | 67 |
Indian School of Business | 59 |
Total funding in EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Asia
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' EdTech companies in Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges. BITS Pilani alumni are second, and Harvard Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $1.49B |
BITS Pilani | $1.27B |
Harvard Business School | $1.24B |
INSEAD | $1.2B |
IIT Delhi | $1.05B |
IIT Bombay | $1B |
NMIMS | $880M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $845M |
Indian School of Business | $646M |
IIT Roorkee | $621M |
Top News in EdTech in Asia
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Accel Expands Harvest From Decade-Long Bet In IndiaVCCircle•Sep 17, 2026•Accel, Google, Prosus, Arivihan and 1 other
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Simplilearn Launches The Simplilearn Leadership Council to Develop AI-First Learning ProgramsBusinessFortNight•Jun 03, 2026•Simplilearn
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Great Learning: 66% AI Course Enrolments from Non-Tech Professionals in FY26CyberMedia India Online•May 25, 2026•Great Learning
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Unacademy Co-founder Sumit Jain Steps Down as Test-Prep CEOViestories•May 19, 2026•Unacademy, UpGrad
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HCL GUVI Partners with Ramayan University for AI TrainingThe Tribune•Mar 28, 2026•GUVI, http://mmyrv.edu.in
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