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Best Education Companies in India

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

4466 indexable Education companies headquartered in India, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $4B across 212 funded companies.

4,466
Companies
$4B
Total Funding
212
Funded
0
Unicorns
1
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Education companies in India

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 K12 Techno Services
Provider of education services to the schools
$177.5M $475.4M
as of 2023
Series F Series F Dec 2025 645 2010 ↑ Active
2 Adventum Student Living
Provider of study abroad consulting and accommodation services for students
$22M $44.1M
as of 2024
Series A Series A Nov 2025 198 2019 ↑ Active
3 Bower School
Provider of entrepreneurial education programs for students and professionals
$3.1M Seed Angel Apr 2026 2024 ↑ Active
4 Veranda Learning
Chain of centers providing government exam preparation solutions
$41.4M Public Post IPO Jul 2025 375 2018 ↑ Active
5 Aakash Educational Services
Chain of centers offering coaching for medical & engineering entrance exams
$745.2M $606.8M
as of 2023
Acquired PE May 2023 1 2000
6 Cengage India
Provider of educational content, digital learning platforms, and test preparation materials
$525M Series D Series D May 2023 3,602 2011
7 Footprints Preschool & Daycare
Provider of preschool and daycare services using a research-based curriculum
$2.1M $22.2M
as of 2020
Series A Series A May 2025 25 2012 ↑ Active
8 Allen Career Institute
Chain of coaching providing coursers for pre-medical, IIT JEE, AIEEE and other engineering entrance exams
$600M Series D Series D May 2022 10,015 1988
9 MU20 School Of Opportunity
Offering experiential learning programs for high school students and educators, focusing on leadership, creativity, and growth
$500K Seed Seed Sep 2025 2018 ↑ Active
10 Kalvium
Developer of a work-integrated B.Tech in CSE
$1.7M $13.3M
as of 2022
Seed Seed Apr 2025 114 2021 ↑ Active
11 ALLEN
Provider of online classroom coaching for competitive exams and school courses
$246.9M Series D Series D Jul 2022 6,043 1988
12 Class21A
Premier coaching institute with a vision to emerge as a top player in the education industry
$53.7M Series B Series B Mar 2023 280 2016
13 Ashoka University
College offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams
$62.5M Series B Grant (prize money) Apr 2023 175 2013
14 Euclid Labs
Provider of learning management services
$130M Series C Series C Jun 2022 2017
15 Manipal Global
University offering degrees in medicine, dentistry & foundation in science
$379.9M $863.6M
as of 2012
Seed Angel Jan 2012 307 2001
16 Rocket Learning
Provider of digital learning solutions for early childhood education programs
$1.5M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Oct 2024 22 2020 ↑ Active
17 IIIT-Delhi
University offering various courses and degrees across diversified streams
$342.6K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 2008 ↑ Active
18 Tapasya College
Institute offering multiple courses across management stream
$14.5M Series B Series B Jan 2024 223 2009
19 Rocksport
Provider of after-school sports and camping programs
$3.4M $30M
as of 2024
Series A Series A Apr 2024 91 2001
20 Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences
Higher education in the healthcare sector
$130M Late Stage PE Jun 2018 932 1984
21 Hippocampus
Provider of educational and learning programs services
$7.7M $8.3M
as of 2020
Seed Seed Apr 2023 36 2010
22 Openhouse
Chains providing early education daycare and extracurricular activities for children
$17.1M $44.5M
as of 2022
Series A Series A Oct 2022 100 2018
23 Resonance
Chains providing educational coaching for competitive entrance examinations
$94.8M $158.4M
as of 2011
Series C Series C Jul 2016 353 2001
24 NSPIRA
Management services provider to education sector
$75M $290.1M
as of 2018
Series C Series C Jan 2018 12,452 2014
25 Varsity
Provider of education administration programs for schools
$69.1M $311.1M
as of 2013
Series B Series B Apr 2013 7,734 2011
26 S.Chand and Company
Book and Study Material Publishing
$65M Late Stage PE Nov 2015 61 1939
27 Lavonne
Provider of baking science and pastry arts education
$3M Seed Seed Sep 2023 2012
28 Amelio
Provider of early childhood education and daycare services
$977.1K $3.1M
as of 2014
Acquired Series A Mar 2024 228 2008
29 Kangaroo Kids
Network of preschools and K-12 schools
$24.1M $20.6M
as of 2010
Acquired Series B Mar 2017 153 1993
30 Edubridge Learning
A workforce development platform that provides online training and education programs, focusing on vocational skills and certification courses
$4.7M $11.2M
as of 2022
Series A Series A Apr 2022 471 2009
31 Treehouseplaygroup
Chains providing early childhood education programmes including playgroup, nursery, and kindergarten
$27M Public Post IPO Dec 2012 2 2004
32 Great Lakes
Private B-School offering management courses and degrees
$33M Series C Series C May 2011 220 2004
33 KOOH Sports
Provider of sports coaching and training services, focusing on developing a grass-roots level sports ecosystem through its various initiatives and programs
$12.7M Series B Series B Oct 2018 2010
34 KLAY
Preschool and daycare chains, offering early childhood education and childcare services for children aged 6 months to 10 years
$22M Series B Series B Jun 2016 3,243 2011
35 Sri Chaitanya
Educational Institutes
$25M Late Stage PE Jan 2011 175 1986
36 Edept
Higher education institute offering industry-led degree and certification programs
$347.3K $2.6M
as of 2024
Seed Seed Jun 2024 30 2023
37 Public Health Foundation of India
Healthcare Training Institute
$21.6M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) May 2012 750 2006
38 People Combine
Provider of transport, lunch and staff management services to schools
$20M Series B Series B Dec 2014 76 1993
39 Indian School of Hospitality
College offering multiple courses and degrees in hospitality management stream
$3.8M Acquired Seed Oct 2021 3 2016
40 Carmel School
Operator of K-12 school
$17M Late Stage PE Feb 2018 1986
41 IMAX
Personalized learning materials, educational tools and services provider
$15.3M Series B Series B Feb 2018 135 2013
42 VIT University
University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams
$584.8K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2023 2,790 1984
43 FIITJEE
Coaching institute that provides training for various competitive exams including IIT-JEE, NTSE, NSEJS, KVPY, and Olympiad
$20.3M $345.7M
as of 2009
Late Stage PE Jul 2009 2,097 1992
44 Meritnation
Provider of tutoring and learning resource platform for students
$9.7M $44.7M
as of 2013
Acquired Conventional Debt Dec 2017 4,565 2008
45 MT Educare
Chain of coaching institutes and PU colleges
$12M Acquired Conventional Debt May 2017 125 1988
46 Conduira Online
Provider of educational support services related to abroad studies for students
$3.9M $2.1M
as of 2022
Seed Seed Jan 2022 17 2008
47 Zell Education
Chain of educational centre offering finance and digital marketing courses
$11.7K Seed Seed Apr 2025 242 2015 ↑ Active
48 EuroKids International
Provider of early childhood education through a network of owned and franchised centers
$16.8M $223.1M
as of 2019
Acquired Series A Nov 2014 859 2001
49 Digiperform
Chains providing digital marketing and data science training courses
$5.1M $7.2M
as of 2021
Series A Series A Mar 2021 25 2014
50 Welingkar Institute of Management
College offering multiple courses and degrees in management stream
$7.6M Series A Aug 2020 1977

Top 12 Education companies in India

#1
$177.5M Raised
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#1

K12 Techno Services Series F

location_onBengaluru, Karnataka
Founded
2010
Employees
645
Funding raised
$177.5M
Valuation
$475.4M · 2023
Stage
Series F

Provider of education services to the schools. It provides various services including the development of study material and internal service management such as transportation, uniforms, and counseling. It also provides teacher training, assessment, and marketing services. It offers end-to-end services to various educational institutes.

Funding rounds (14 disclosed of 14)
Round Date Amount
Series F Dec 2025 $16.5M
Series F Dec 2024 $16.5M
Series F Sep 2023 $11M
Series E Jul 2023 $20.3M
Series E Nov 2022 $40.5M
Series D Oct 2021 $21.3M
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Tech stack
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#2
$22M Raised
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#2

Adventum Student Living Series A

location_onMumbai, Maharashtra
Founded
2019
Employees
198
Funding raised
$22M
Valuation
$44.1M · 2024
Stage
Series A

Provider of study abroad consulting and accommodation services for students. It offers support with education loans and other financial products tailored for students studying abroad. The company has raised $5 million in a bridge equity round and has been recognized among Forbes Select Companies with global business potential.

Funding rounds (7 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Series A Nov 2025 $732.3K
Series A Jun 2025 $2.8M
Angel Nov 2023 $3.2M
Series A Jun 2023 $1M
Series A May 2023 $4M
Series A Mar 2023 $5M
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#3
$3.1M Raised
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#3

Bower School Seed

location_onHyderabad, Telangana
Founded
2024
Funding raised
$3.1M
Stage
Seed

Provider of entrepreneurial education programs for students and professionals. The institution offers practical training and immersive learning experiences designed to equip individuals with skills for launching and managing business ventures. Curriculum focuses on venture building, innovation, and strategic management through hands-on projects and expert-led instruction. Programs cater to various stages of developme

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Angel Apr 2026 $1.2M
Angel Oct 2025 $501.5K
Seed Sep 2024 $1.3M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
calendlycloudflarecloudflare bot managementcore-jsdigitalocean spacesfacebook pixel+14
#4
$41.4M Raised
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#4

Veranda Learning Public

location_onChennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded
2018
Employees
375
Funding raised
$41.4M
Stage
Public

Chain of centers providing government exam preparation solutions. It offers preparation solutions for exams such as TNPSC, banking, civil service exams, and more. It also offers solutions such as online courses and coaching for students. Its mobile app is available for Android devices.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Jul 2025 $41.4M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
apache http serverbootstrapcdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementconcrete cms+14
#5
$745.2M Raised
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#5

Aakash Educational Services Acquired

location_onDelhi, Delhi
Founded
2000
Employees
1
Funding raised
$745.2M
Valuation
$606.8M · 2023
Stage
Acquired

Chain of centers offering coaching for medical & engineering entrance exams. Students receive one-on-one guidance and progress reports from personal mentors. It provides coaching for various competitive exams such as NEET (UG), IIT JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NTSE, KVPY olympiad, and others.

Tech stack
amazon albamazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesangularapache http server+14
#6
Cengage India Series D
$525M Raised
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#6

Cengage India Series D

location_onNoida, Uttar Pradesh
Founded
2011
Employees
3,602
Funding raised
$525M
Stage
Series D

Provider of educational content, digital learning platforms, and test preparation materials. It offers resources for higher education, English language training, and school libraries. It delivers digital tools, textbooks, and online learning platforms. It provides course materials, digital learning resources, and supplementary content for higher education and test preparation.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series D May 2023 $525M
Tech stack
alertifyjsamazon web servicesapache http serveraws certificate managerbootstrapcart functionality+11
#7
$2.1M Raised
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#7

Footprints Preschool & Daycare Series A

location_onGurugram, Haryana
Founded
2012
Employees
25
Funding raised
$2.1M
Valuation
$22.2M · 2020
Stage
Series A

Provider of preschool and daycare services using a research-based curriculum. It offers a nurturing environment and age-appropriate programs for children from infancy through preschool. The curriculum focuses on holistic development, encompassing social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Safety measures include child-safe infrastructure and live CCTV monitoring. Parents receive regular updates on their child's progres

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Series A May 2025 $7.5M
Angel Mar 2020 $414.1K
Seed Feb 2016 $381.9K
Seed Jun 2015 $672K
Seed Oct 2014 $227.9K
Seed Mar 2014 $367.5K
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon web servicesampapple icloud mailbootstrapcloudflare+14
#8
$600M Raised
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#8

Allen Career Institute Series D

location_onKota, Rajasthan
Founded
1988
Employees
10,015
Funding raised
$600M
Stage
Series D

Chain of coaching providing coursers for pre-medical, IIT JEE, AIEEE and other engineering entrance exams. It provides support to students aspiring for international education, offering guidance on program selection, test preparation, profile enhancement, and assistance with visa and scholarship processes. It offers live online classes, video lectures, adaptive practice modules, and comprehensive test series.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series D May 2022 $600M
Tech stack
amazon associatesamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesanimate.cssapache http server+14
#9
$500K Raised
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#9

MU20 School Of Opportunity Seed

location_onIndore, Madhya Pradesh
Founded
2018
Funding raised
$500K
Stage
Seed

Offering experiential learning programs for high school students and educators, focusing on leadership, creativity, and growth. The company offers a range of programs and events, including summits and bootcamps, that aim to inspire creativity, growth, and leadership among students. MU20 collaborates with educational institutions and partners to create immersive learning experiences for high school students.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Seed Sep 2025 $500K
Investors
Tech stack
aosapache http serverbunnycdnjscloudflarecore-js+10
#10
Kalvium Seed
$1.7M Raised
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#10

Kalvium Seed

location_onBengaluru, Karnataka
Founded
2021
Employees
114
Funding raised
$1.7M
Valuation
$13.3M · 2022
Stage
Seed

Developer of a work-integrated B.Tech in CSE. The company designs a B.Tech CSE program with tech leaders. It offers simulated work, internships, and open-source projects. The company builds AI-native products and provides real-world exposure. It also provides a system to develop engineers for the AI world. ```

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Seed Apr 2025 $982.9K
Seed Dec 2021 $1.7M
Tech stack
amazon sesamazon web servicescloudflarecloudflare bot managementcloudflare browser insightscore-js+14
#11
ALLEN Series D
$246.9M Raised
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#11

ALLEN Series D

location_onKota, Rajasthan
Founded
1988
Employees
6,043
Funding raised
$246.9M
Stage
Series D

Provider of online classroom coaching for competitive exams and school courses. The coaching covers various competitive exams along with school curriculum. It provide online courses, classroom courses, distance learning options, and test series. Study materials, including previous year papers, sample papers, and NCERT solutions, are also available. The institution boasts expert faculty and personalized learning tools

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series D Jul 2022 $246.9M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
addtoanyaddtoany share buttonsamazon cloudfrontamazon sesamazon web servicesangular+14
#12
Class21A Series B
$53.7M Raised
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#12

Class21A Series B

location_onGurugram, Haryana
Founded
2016
Employees
280
Funding raised
$53.7M
Stage
Series B

Online platform offering premier coaching services in the education industry.

Funding rounds (7 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Series B Mar 2023 $2.5M
Series B Jan 2022 $487.3K
Series B Jan 2021 $31.7M
Series B Jan 2020 $15M
Series A Mar 2019 $3.4M
Seed Mar 2018 $538.8K
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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$4B
across these companies
Companies funded
212
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$745.2M raised

Most active investors

E Europa 64 investments in Education BC Brand Capital 39 investments in Education KM Kerala Startup Mission 10 investments in Education TF The Nudge Foundation 10 investments in Education MA Millennium Alliance 8 investments in Education NF Nudge Foundation 8 investments in Education K Kaizenvest 7 investments in Education SK Startup Karnataka 7 investments in Education GC Gaja Capital 6 investments in Education IA India Accelerator 6 investments in Education MH Military Health 6 investments in Education OI Omidyar Network India 6 investments in Education

Notable founders in India Education

MS Maguluri Srikanth Co-Founder K12 Techno Services · $177.5M raised
MV Maguluri Venkatanarayana Co-Founder K12 Techno Services · $177.5M raised
JD Jai Decosta Founder & CEO K12 Techno Services · $177.5M raised
AG Anupam Gupta Co-Founder Adventum Student Living · $22M raised
AS Amit Singh Co-Founder Adventum Student Living · $22M raised
PA Pavan Allena Founder Bower School · $3.1M raised
SK Suresh Kalpathi CEO Veranda Learning · $41.4M raised
AC Aakash Chaudhry Co-Founder & Managing Director Aakash Educational Services · $745.2M raised
PS Purvesh Sharma Co-Founder & COO Footprints Preschool & Daycare · $2.1M raised
VR Veena Rajai Franchise Founder Footprints Preschool & Daycare · $2.1M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Education companies are there in India?
Radar tracks 4466 indexable Education companies headquartered in India, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Education companies in India?
The Education companies in India on this list have raised a combined $4B in disclosed equity funding across 212 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Education company in India?
Aakash Educational Services is the highest-funded Education company in India, with $745.2M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Education companies in India are funded?
212 of the 4466 Education companies in India on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Education unicorns are there in India?
None of the Education companies in India on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in India Education companies?
The most active investors in India Education companies on this list include Europa, Brand Capital, Kerala Startup Mission, The Nudge Foundation, Millennium Alliance.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.

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