This IPS officer quit his job to become an entrepreneur – launched a startup that helps 5,000+ people build life-changing habits.

Founded in 2020, Habit Strong is an innovative habit-based learning platform that aims to help people change their lives for the better by building concrete habits.  Founded by Rajan Singh, a graduate of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and a former top-ranking IPS officer in Kerala, the platform offers live video programs […]

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This Gujju duo quit Government jobs to launch an edtech startup helping 1000+ students clear Government exams – crossed $1 million in revenue in 2022.

Ask around, and you’ll see a common dream shared by the majority of Indian youth – getting a Government job. Thousands toil every day to come closer to bagging a Government job and sustaining their life with unwavering security. Amidst all of this, students with economically weaker families also move to cities that are considered […]

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Byju’s secures Rs 300 Cr loan from Aakash

Edtech giant Byju secures a collateral-free loan of Rs 300 crore or $36.5 million from its subsidiary Aakash educational services limited for its principal business activities and at an interest rate of 7.5% per annum. Recently, the company disclosed that it had raised $250 million from its existing sponsors, including Qatar Investment Authority (QI). “The […]

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Edtech Unicorn PhysicsWallah Expands its NEET Prep and Study Materials Verticals with Two New Acquisitions

Edtech startup Physics Wallah, which recently became a unicorn, has acquired PrepOnline, an online learning platform for the National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (NEET), and Altis Vortex, a publisher of exam preparation books. However, the acquisition amounts were not disclosed. Alakh Pandey founded PhysicsWallah (PW) in 2016 and was later joined by Prateek Maheshwari during […]

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Third Edtech to Join the Unicorn Club With a $1.2 Billion Valuation: upGrad

After Unacademy and Byju’s upGrad is the third edtech to join the Unicorn club this year. Started in the year 2015 upGrad was founded by Phalgun Kompalli, Mayank Kumar and Ronnie Screwvala. Their target audience was students of all age groups, whether they are school-going chaps or working professionals looking to upskill themselves. “Back in […]

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