About K-12 EdTech sector in India
The K-12 EdTech sector in India comprises 10K companies, including 721 funded companies having collectively raised $9.03B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 125 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
K-12 EdTech sector in India has seen 66 acquisitions and 6 IPOs.
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 9,998 K-12 EdTech startups in India which include Physics Wallah, Toddle, BYJU'S, Vedantu, Bhanzu. Out of these, 721 startups are funded, with 125 having secured Series A+ funding, and 4 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 195 K-12 EdTech startups in India. Over the past 10 years, an average of 552 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 K-12 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 3,043 Competitors
2. Toddle
Developer of learning management software for curriculum and assessment planning. This platform provides tools for educators to design curriculum maps, manage lesson plans, and track student progress through digital portfolios and gradebooks. It incorporates artificial intelligence to assist with grading, report generation, and the creation of instructional materials. The system facilitates communication between school communities and supports administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, scheduling, and accreditation management. Designed for educational institutions, the software integrates with various digital tools to centralize teaching workflows and personalize student learning experiences.
Key facts about Toddle
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $29.6M
- Investors: Trifecta Capital, Z47 and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 24, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,391 Competitors
3. 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: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 2,709 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 F
- Total Funding till date: $341M
- Investors: Accel, Tiger Global Management and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Sep 26, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 2,792 Competitors
5. Bhanzu
Provider of personalized online math courses for children. It is a digital platform offering interactive classes, AI-powered assistance, and a curriculum designed to build confidence and mastery. The program uses a concept-first approach, real-life examples, and competitive learning environments to engage students. Support is provided through a student dashboard, AI assistant, and parent app, allowing for tracking of progress and engagement. The courses are tailored to different grade levels and learning paces.
Key facts about Bhanzu
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Hyderabad (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $33.7M
- Investors: Lightspeed, Lightspeed Venture Partners and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 11, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 2,694 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the K-12 EdTech sector in India
195 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the K-12 EdTech sector in India. 1,283 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 |
|---|---|
2026 | 195 |
2025 | 215 |
2024 | 338 |
2023 | 412 |
2022 | 474 |
2021 | 750 |
2020 | 1,283 |
2019 | 734 |
2018 | 583 |
2017 | 542 |
Stage-wise distribution of K-12 EdTech sector companies in India
Out of the total 9,998 K-12 EdTech companies in India, 721 have secured funding. Among them, 125 have reached Series A or higher, and 90 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 9,998
Funded - 721
Series A+ - 125
Series B+ - 90
Series C+ - 79
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 9,998 |
Funded | 721 |
Series A+ | 125 |
Series B+ | 90 |
Series C+ | 79 |
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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 $8.36B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $3.96B. There has been a total funding of $22.4M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $22.4M |
2025 | $64.1M |
2024 | $285M |
2023 | $311M |
2022 | $822M |
2021 | $3.96B |
2020 | $1.74B |
2019 | $424M |
2018 | $618M |
2017 | $121M |
Recent Funding Rounds in K-12 EdTech in India
In the year 2026, till September 2026, K-12 EdTech companies in India have raised $22.4M in equity funding across 11 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), K-12 EdTech companies in India had raised $41.3M across 24 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 45.73% drop in funding in K-12 EdTech companies in India as compared to 2025.
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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Series A | 1741 | Sep 24, 2026 | ||
Series D | 4761 | Sep 21, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5740 | Aug 31, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9245 | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4815 | Aug 06, 2026 |
Top Investors in K-12 EdTech in India
LVX 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 |
|---|---|---|
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Thiruvananthapuram (India) | ||
Delhi (India) |
M&A activity in K-12 EdTech sector in India
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 2 acquisitions happened in K-12 EdTech sector in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 3 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 | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 08, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 20, 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 6 |
2022 | 12 |
2021 | 11 |
2020 | 11 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in K-12 EdTech in India
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 28, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Aug 07, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Nov 18, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jan 13, 2006 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
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 IIT Kharagpur.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 90 |
IIT Bombay | 73 |
IIT Kharagpur | 56 |
BITS Pilani | 49 |
IIT Kanpur | 39 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 35 |
IIM Calcutta | 30 |
IIT Madras | 30 |
IIT Roorkee | 30 |
IIM Bangalore | 25 |
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 | $880M |
IIT Roorkee | $552M |
IIT Delhi | $544M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $296M |
IIT BHU | $279M |
IIT Kharagpur | $163M |
IIM Calcutta | $138M |
IIT Kanpur | $116M |
Stanford Business School | $85.3M |
London Business School (LBS) | $73.2M |
Top News in K-12 EdTech in India
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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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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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Miko introduces Miko Mini and Miko 3: transforming childhood learning and play with AI-powered roboticsWakefield Express•Jun 05, 2025•Miko
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Byju’s App Removed From Google Play Store Amid Payment Woes: ReportTimes Now News•May 24, 2025•BYJU'S
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Prosus Remains Committed to Edtech Despite Byju's Write-OffDeccan Herald•May 23, 2025•Prosus, BYJU'S
