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Edutainment Sector in Asia

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About Edutainment sector in Asia

The Edutainment sector in Asia comprises 189 companies, including 11 funded companies having collectively raised $10.3M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
Edutainment sector in Asia has seen 1 acquisition and 1 IPO.
This sector includes companies producing content or providing services that provide education through entertainment through offline mediums.
Edutainment sector is also known as Edutainment Solutions, Advanced Edutainment or Digital Edutainment.
Companies providing outdoor educational entertainment like educational theme parks, children museums, etc. Companies that produce or operate educational films and TV networks that aim to provide education to the viewers are also included. Companies providing tech-based edutainment solutions such as smart toys, educational gaming apps, online video/VOD would be excluded. Entertainment companies not focused on education such as outdoor entertainment locations primarily intended for entertainment (amusement parks), TV Channels not focused on education are also excluded.
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Also known as
Edutainment Solutions or Advanced Edutainment

Top Edutainment Companies in Asia

There are 189 Edutainment startups in Asia which include Karfarol Games, Makeree, TEEG, Sesame School Preschool, Insight Media City. Out of these, 11 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 5 Edutainment startups in Asia. Over the past 10 years, an average of 3 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of BITS Pilani, INSEAD and University of Cambridge.

Here is the list of top Edutainment startups in Asia

Developer of language learning games for both desktop and mobile use. The company creates games suitable for adults and teenagers alike. These games aim to provide an engaging and educational experience for individuals seeking to learn or improve their language skills. The focus is on making language acquisition fun and accessible.

Key facts about Karfarol Games

Provider of interactive digital user guides for product assembly. These guides replace traditional paper manuals, offering a more engaging and effective way for customers to understand and assemble products. The platform allows for multilingual support and facilitates direct communication with customers, potentially reducing returns and improving customer satisfaction. The system is designed to be intuitive for both content creators and end-users, enabling easy creation, publication, and updating of guides. It offers a streamlined approach to product instruction, improving the overall customer experience.

Key facts about Makeree

3. TEEG

Chains providing family entertainment and education experiences. These operations manage centers focused on leisure and learning activities. The business oversees a portfolio of brands that deliver interactive experiences to customers.

Key facts about TEEG

Sesame Street Preschool is a venture of Sesame Schoolhouse, who also produce the children’s educational television show, Sesame Street. Offers both pre-school and after-school programs. Programs are developed by the non-profit organisation behind sesame street. Sesame Street Preschool is for ages 2 to 5, and afterschool to reinforce science and math concepts for children ages 6 to 8. Currently located in Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Pune, Patna, Meerut, Jaipur and Udaipur. Plans of expansion through franchise model. Opening soon in Dehradun. Sesame Workshop in India, produces the educational television program Galli Galli Sim Sim, an entertaining educational television show, that is broadcast on the leading children's channel POGO and the public broadcaster Doordarshan.

Key facts about Sesame School Preschool

  • Founded Year: 2006
  • Location: Delhi (India)
  • Stage: Unfunded
  • Tracxn Score: 34/100 What is this?

Key facts about Insight Media City

  • Founded Year: 2013
  • Location: Kochi (India)
  • Stage: Unfunded
  • Tracxn Score: 32/100 What is this?
  • Competitors Rank: 5 of 13 Competitors

Companies founded year-on-year in the Edutainment sector in Asia

5 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Edutainment sector in Asia. 6 Edutainment startups in Asia were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Companies founded year-on-year in the Edutainment sector in Asia2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Founded Year0246810Count of Number of Companies
  • Total Number of Companies
Year
No. of companies
2026
5
2025
-
2024
-
2023
1
2022
3
2021
6
2020
5
2019
6
2018
5
2017
2

Stage-wise distribution of Edutainment sector companies in Asia

Out of the total 189 Edutainment companies in Asia, 11 have secured funding. Among them, 3 have reached Series A or higher, and 2 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 189
Funded - 11
Series A+ - 3
Series B+ - 2
Series C+ - 2
Company Stage
No. of companies
Founded
189
Funded
11
Series A+
3
Series B+
2
Series C+
2
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Top Investors in Edutainment in Asia

Investindustrial is the top investor in Edutainment companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Edutainment companies in Asia:
Investor
Location
Top Portfolio Companies
Shanghai (China)
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Karachi (Pakistan)
Tokyo (Japan)
Los Angeles (United States)
Chiyoda City (Japan)
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M&A activity in Edutainment sector in Asia

In the year 2022, till February 2022, 1 acquisition happened in Edutainment sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Edutainment sector in Asia:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Feb 14, 2022
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Acquisition trends in Edutainment sector in Asia

Here are the acquisition trends in Edutainment sector in Asia:

Acquisition trends in Edutainment sector in Asia2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Acquisition Round Date (Yearly)01Number of Acquisitions
  • Total Number of Acquisitions
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
-
2024
-
2023
-
2022
1
2021
-
2020
-
2019
-
2018
-
2017
-

Top News in Edutainment in Asia

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