About K-12 EdTech sector in India
The K-12 EdTech sector in India comprises 8.34K companies, including 716 funded companies having collectively raised $10B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 143 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
K-12 EdTech sector in India has seen 76 acquisitions and 1 IPO.
This sector includes companies providing online courses, educational resources, learning platforms, management solutions, teaching resources, and other services for K-12 students, teachers, parents and administrators.
K-12 EdTech sector is also known as K-12 Education Technology.
All companies that provide courses, resources, games, mobile apps, and interactive devices for online learning for school students and teachers. Also, contains adaptive learning platforms, learning management system, administrative management system, collaborative platforms, smart classroom solutions, and other support services for schools. Includes courses and resources for professional development, curriculum management, collaboration, lesson planning, and other tools for teachers. Marketplace for products such as stationery items, school bags, and books for kids; Educational loan providers, traditional brick-n-mortar schools, after-school programs, tutoring agencies; Services companies are excluded.
Top K-12 EdTech Companies in India
There are 8,336 K-12 EdTech startups in India which include Physics Wallah, Miko Technologies, Toddle, Vedantu, Oda Class. Out of these, 716 startups are funded, with 143 having secured Series A+ funding, and 4 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 550 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani.
Here is the list of top K-12 EdTech startups in India
Provider of online educational resources and test preparation for various exams. They offer live courses, recorded classes, and study materials for competitive and government examinations. The company provides resources for school preparation, undergraduate and postgraduate entrance exams, and upskilling. They also offer test series, doubt-solving sessions, and offline centers for students.
Key facts about Physics Wallah
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Noida (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $312M
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, Hornbill Capital and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 20, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,901 Competitors
Provider of AI-powered robots designed as companions for children. The company provides various models with interactive games and academic content. It offers accessories and a selection of subscription plans for premium content.
Key facts about Miko Technologies
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $91.3M
- Investors: Chiratae Ventures, IvyCap Ventures Advisors and 119 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Oct 28, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 56 Competitors
3. Toddle
AI-powered management solutions for educational institutions. It offers solutions for planning, student portfolios, reports, and family communication. It offers features that include daily plans, curriculum alignment analytics, portfolio tools, visual progress report, progress report sharing, and more. The platform offers tools and resources to monitor a child's progress in various areas, including cognitive, social-emotional, and motor skills.
Key facts about Toddle
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $29.6M
- Investors: Z47, Trifecta Capital and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 24, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,185 Competitors
4. Vedantu
Provider of live interactive K–12 tutoring platform. Its offerings include two-way live online classes for students, covering CBSE, ICSE, state-board curricula and competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, NTSE, and Olympiads, using its proprietary WAVE. It also offers recorded sessions, quizzes, assignments, doubt-solving features, project-based learning, curated study materials and Master Talks sessions with achievers. The platform uses low-bandwidth audio-video streaming, interactive whiteboard tools, multi-teacher AI/ML-enhanced engagement analytics, real-time doubt resolution, gamified participation features like leaderboards and badges, and hybrid online–offline delivery options.
Key facts about Vedantu
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $326M
- Investors: Accel, Tiger Global Management and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Sep 27, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,933 Competitors
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5. Oda Class
Online tutoring platform for k-12 students. It is a digital learning platform offering courses, learning materials,interactive quizzes and AI powered student report for k-12 students.
Key facts about Oda Class
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $12.7M
- Investors: Matrix Partners China, Yuanfudao and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 29, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 1,750 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the K-12 EdTech sector in India
1,221 K-12 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 |
|---|---|
2025 | 18 |
2024 | 206 |
2023 | 355 |
2022 | 453 |
2021 | 714 |
2020 | 1,221 |
2019 | 711 |
2018 | 556 |
2017 | 542 |
2016 | 725 |
Stage-wise distribution of K-12 EdTech sector companies in India
Out of the total 8,336 K-12 EdTech companies in India, 716 have secured funding. Among them, 143 have reached Series A or higher, and 102 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 8,336
Funded - 716
Series A+ - 143
Series B+ - 102
Series C+ - 87
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 8,336 |
Funded | 716 |
Series A+ | 143 |
Series B+ | 102 |
Series C+ | 87 |
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Funding Trends in the K-12 EdTech sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the K-12 EdTech sector in India
The K-12 EdTech sector in India saw a total funding of more than $9.49B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $3.91B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $229M |
2024 | $501M |
2023 | $609M |
2022 | $940M |
2021 | $3.91B |
2020 | $1.81B |
2019 | $468M |
2018 | $690M |
2017 | $142M |
Recent Funding Rounds in K-12 EdTech in India
In the year 2025, till December 2025, K-12 EdTech companies in India have raised $57.7M in equity funding across 29 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), K-12 EdTech companies in India had raised $474M across 55 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 87.82% drop in funding in K-12 EdTech companies in India as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in K-12 EdTech companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Seed | 5562 | Dec 18, 2025 | ||
Series A | 1886 | Dec 10, 2025 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 7591 | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
Seed | 1243 | Dec 04, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4842 | Nov 17, 2025 |
Top Investors in K-12 EdTech in India
Accel is the top investor in K-12 EdTech companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in K-12 EdTech companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) |
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M&A activity in K-12 EdTech sector in India
In the year 2025, till September 2025, 4 acquisitions happened in K-12 EdTech sector in India. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in K-12 EdTech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in K-12 EdTech sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 08, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in K-12 EdTech sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in K-12 EdTech sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 8 |
2022 | 15 |
2021 | 12 |
2020 | 12 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 5 |
2016 | 3 |
IPOs in K-12 EdTech in India
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 3 IPOs happened in K-12 EdTech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in K-12 EdTech sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Jan 13, 2006 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most K-12 EdTech companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the K-12 EdTech in India
Most number of K-12 EdTech startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 90 |
IIT Bombay | 75 |
BITS Pilani | 55 |
IIT Kharagpur | 55 |
IIT Kanpur | 52 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 47 |
IIM Calcutta | 40 |
IIT Madras | 40 |
IIT Roorkee | 38 |
IIM Bangalore | 34 |
Total funding in K-12 EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Bombay graduates' K-12 EdTech companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Roorkee alumni are second, and IIT Delhi alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Bombay | $897M |
IIT Roorkee | $635M |
IIT Delhi | $413M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $328M |
IIT BHU | $315M |
IIT Kharagpur | $187M |
IIM Calcutta | $142M |
IIT Madras | $123M |
IIT Kanpur | $118M |
Stanford University | $84.7M |
Top News in K-12 EdTech in India
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Artha India Ventures Closes Select Fund At INR 432 CrInc42•Aug 18, 2025•Artha India Ventures, Purple Style Labs, Reddit, Roadzen and 5 others
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Avanse partners with AWS to expand technology skills access for Indian studentsExpress Computer•Jul 30, 2025•Avanse Financial Services, Amazon Web Services
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Miko introduces Miko Mini and Miko 3: transforming childhood learning and play with AI-powered roboticsWakefield Express•Jun 05, 2025•Miko Technologies
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Prosus Remains Committed to Edtech Despite Byju's Write-OffDeccan Herald•May 23, 2025•Prosus, BYJU'S
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BYJU’S CEO Byju Raveendran Announces New Vision: Focus on Classrooms, Not CourtroomsTechStory•May 18, 2025•BYJU'S
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