About Higher Education Tech sector in India
The Higher Education Tech sector in India comprises 3.31K companies, including 311 funded companies having collectively raised $1.59B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 76 are Series A+ funded.
Higher Education Tech sector in India has seen 34 acquisitions and 2 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing online courses, educational resources, learning platforms, management solutions, teaching resources, and other services for Higher Education students, teachers, parents and administrators.
Higher Education Tech sector is also known as Higher Education Technology.
All tech-based companies that provide courses, resources, mobile apps, and learning platforms for online learning to university students and teachers. Also, contains admission assistance platforms, end to end student lifecycle solutions, student-specific listing & marketplace platforms, employment platforms, learning management system, administrative management system, networking platforms, smart classroom solutions, and other support services for colleges and universities. Includes virtual universities offering online degree programs. Companies providing education loan, traditional brick-n-mortar colleges & universities, offline tutoring and training centers, offline admission consultants, and service companies are excluded.
Top Higher Education Tech Companies in India
There are 3,309 Higher Education Tech startups in India which include Teachmint, Leverage Edu, GyanDhan, Auxilo, Eduvanz. Out of these, 311 startups are funded, with 76 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 201 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay.
Here is the list of top Higher Education Tech startups in India
1. Teachmint
Provider of online teaching platform. It offers a digital infrastructure for educators and institutes to conduct live classes, manage students, and organize academic operations. It features include live video teaching, automated attendance, fee management, test creation, assignment distribution, and learning material sharing. It also provides solutions for institute management, scheduling, and communication tools for seamless academic coordination.
Key facts about Teachmint
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $118M
- Investors: Learn Capital, Lightspeed India and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 25, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 162 Competitors
2. Leverage Edu
Provider of international study‑abroad and student mobility services. The company provides resources for students seeking international education. It offers test preparation services, financial solutions for funding education, and assistance in finding student accommodations. The company also provides guidance on university and course selection.
Key facts about Leverage Edu
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $57.3M
- Investors: Blume Ventures, BlackSoil and 170 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 15, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 355 Competitors
3. GyanDhan
Provider of education loan marketplace and study abroad admission support. It offers resources for planning study abroad, including loan eligibility checks and EMI calculators. The company provides tools for university comparison, SOP reviews, and grade conversion. It also facilitates connections with consultants and communities.
Key facts about GyanDhan
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.78M
- Investors: Gray Matters Capital, Starfish Advisors and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 03, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 49 Competitors
4. Auxilo
Provider of financial products focused on education loans and related services. The company facilitates funding for students pursuing education domestically and internationally. It also provides financial solutions for educational institutions, including infrastructure and construction loans. The organization offers loan refinancing options and products tailored to skill development programs.
Key facts about Auxilo
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $127M
- Investors: ICICI Bank, Balrampur Chini Mills and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 07, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 60 Competitors
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5. Eduvanz
Provider of financial assistance for education, career, and skills development. They offer loans for vocational, upskilling, and online courses. Products such as electronics, wearables, and mobility devices are available on easy EMIs. They provide an eligibility check and a loan cost calculator. The application process involves selecting a course, providing details, and receiving approval.
Key facts about Eduvanz
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $40.3M
- Investors: BLinC Invest, Juvo Ventures and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 08, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 51 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Higher Education Tech sector in India
345 Higher Education Tech 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 |
|---|---|
2025 | 7 |
2024 | 84 |
2023 | 180 |
2022 | 191 |
2021 | 244 |
2020 | 345 |
2019 | 266 |
2018 | 210 |
2017 | 228 |
2016 | 256 |
Stage-wise distribution of Higher Education Tech sector companies in India
Out of the total 3,309 Higher Education Tech companies in India, 311 have secured funding. Among them, 76 have reached Series A or higher, and 51 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 3,309
Funded - 311
Series A+ - 76
Series B+ - 51
Series C+ - 42
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 3,309 |
Funded | 311 |
Series A+ | 76 |
Series B+ | 51 |
Series C+ | 42 |
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Funding Trends in the Higher Education Tech sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Higher Education Tech sector in India
The Higher Education Tech sector in India saw a total funding of more than $1.41B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $431M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $159M |
2024 | $127M |
2023 | $126M |
2022 | $431M |
2021 | $379M |
2020 | $56.5M |
2019 | $46.3M |
2018 | $49.1M |
2017 | $18.4M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Higher Education Tech in India
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Higher Education Tech companies in India have raised $69.7M in equity funding across 20 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2024), Higher Education Tech companies in India had raised $83.5M across 29 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 16.46% drop in funding in Higher Education Tech companies in India as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Higher Education Tech companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 9831 | Dec 27, 2025 | ||
Series B | 8129 | Dec 19, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7922 | Oct 2025 | - | |
Angel | 9677 | Aug 26, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Series A | 8680 | May 23, 2025 | and 2 more |
Top Investors in Higher Education Tech in India
Bessemer Venture Partners is the top investor in Higher Education Tech companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Higher Education Tech companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Redwood City (United States) | - | |
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Cambridge (United States) | - |
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M&A activity in Higher Education Tech sector in India
In the year 2025, till May 2025, 3 acquisitions happened in Higher Education Tech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Higher Education Tech sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 29, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 04, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 03, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in Higher Education Tech sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Higher Education Tech sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 3 |
2024 | - |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 9 |
2021 | 6 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 3 |
2016 | 1 |
IPOs in Higher Education Tech in India
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 3 IPOs happened in Higher Education Tech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Higher Education Tech sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 26, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Oct 08, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jul 09, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
May 15, 1995 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most Higher Education Tech companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Higher Education Tech in India
Most number of Higher Education Tech startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 33 |
BITS Pilani | 30 |
IIT Bombay | 27 |
IIT Kharagpur | 27 |
IIT Kanpur | 24 |
IIM Calcutta | 22 |
Indian School of Business | 19 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 18 |
IIM Bangalore | 15 |
IIT Roorkee | 15 |
Total funding in Higher Education Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Kharagpur graduates' Higher Education Tech companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Delhi alumni are second, and IIT Bombay alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Kharagpur | $352M |
IIT Delhi | $241M |
IIT Bombay | $169M |
Indian School of Business | $164M |
IIT Madras | $162M |
IIT Kanpur | $106M |
IIM Calcutta | $99.9M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $83.2M |
Cornell University | $72.6M |
BIT Mesra | $41.7M |
Top News in Higher Education Tech in India
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Pegasystems partners with SmartBridge to power AI and automation talent in India, APAC and Middle EastExpress Computer•Jul 24, 2025•Pegasystems, SmartBridge
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Leverage Edu Expands Reach With 20 More Centers In Maharashtra & KeralaFree Press Journal•Mar 21, 2025•Leverage Edu
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Talentsprint Launches High-impact Generative Ai Program For ProfessionalsAsian News International•Mar 17, 2025•TalentSprint
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