About EdTech sector in India
The EdTech sector in India comprises 26.2K companies, including 1.47K funded companies having collectively raised $14.2B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 321 are Series A+ funded, and 7 have achieved unicorn status.
EdTech sector in India has seen 175 acquisitions and 14 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 India
There are 26,214 EdTech startups in India which include Physics Wallah, Seekho, Leverage Edu, Unacademy, BYJU'S. Out of these, 1,468 startups are funded, with 321 having secured Series A+ funding, and 7 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 703 EdTech startups in India. Over the past 10 years, an average of 1,526 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 India
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 83 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 8,187 Competitors
3. 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: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,202 Competitors
4. 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: 1 of 344 Competitors
5. BYJU'S
Provider of online and offline academic tutoring for school students. This organization delivers educational instruction for primary and secondary grade levels. It offers preparation courses for competitive entrance examinations. The curriculum includes subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Instruction is delivered through digital platforms and physical learning centers. The service model incorporates video lessons, interactive assessments, and structured learning paths to facilitate subject mastery.
Key facts about BYJU'S
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $4.6B
- Investors: Peak XV Partners, General Atlantic and 130 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 12, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,631 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in India
703 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the EdTech sector in India. 3,231 EdTech startups in India 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 | 703 |
2025 | 728 |
2024 | 1,071 |
2023 | 1,487 |
2022 | 1,575 |
2021 | 2,143 |
2020 | 3,231 |
2019 | 1,742 |
2018 | 1,366 |
2017 | 1,223 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech sector companies in India
Out of the total 26,214 EdTech companies in India, 1,468 have secured funding. Among them, 321 have reached Series A or higher, and 234 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 26,214
Funded - 1,468
Series A+ - 321
Series B+ - 234
Series C+ - 210
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 26,214 |
Funded | 1,468 |
Series A+ | 321 |
Series B+ | 234 |
Series C+ | 210 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech sector in India
The EdTech sector in India saw a total funding of more than $13.2B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $5.48B. There has been a total funding of $216M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $216M |
2025 | $409M |
2024 | $710M |
2023 | $555M |
2022 | $1.87B |
2021 | $5.48B |
2020 | $2.32B |
2019 | $615M |
2018 | $847M |
2017 | $202M |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech in India
In the year 2026, till September 2026, EdTech companies in India have raised $216M in equity funding across 37 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), EdTech companies in India had raised $219M across 67 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 1.19% drop in funding in EdTech companies in India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9737 | Sep 02, 2026 | ||
Angel | 2936 | Sep 01, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7549 | Aug 31, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9083 | Aug 12, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 4008 | Aug 06, 2026 |
Top Investors in EdTech in India
LetsVenture is the top investor in EdTech companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Bengaluru (India) |
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M&A activity in EdTech sector in India
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 4 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 12 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 4 |
2025 | 12 |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 15 |
2022 | 35 |
2021 | 39 |
2020 | 20 |
2019 | 8 |
2018 | 8 |
2017 | 11 |
IPOs in EdTech in India
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 2 IPOs happened in EdTech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in EdTech sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Oct 08, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most EdTech companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech in India
Most number of EdTech startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 212 |
IIT Bombay | 165 |
IIT Kharagpur | 124 |
BITS Pilani | 116 |
IIT Kanpur | 94 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 79 |
IIT Roorkee | 72 |
IIT Madras | 68 |
IIM Calcutta | 65 |
Indian School of Business | 59 |
Total funding in EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, BITS Pilani graduates' EdTech companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard Business School alumni are second, and Harvard University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | $1.27B |
Harvard Business School | $1.17B |
Harvard University | $1.16B |
INSEAD | $1.13B |
IIT Delhi | $1.05B |
IIT Bombay | $996M |
NMIMS | $880M |
Indian School of Business | $646M |
IIT Kharagpur | $625M |
IIT Roorkee | $611M |
Top News in EdTech in India
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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, mmyrv.edu.in
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Oxford University Partners Simplilearn to Launch AI-Focused ProgramsPR Newswire•Dec 22, 2025•Simplilearn, Saïd Business School, Oxford
