Vedantu raises $11 million in funding from existing investor Accel, others

Edtech unicorn vedantu has raised $11 Mn (around INR 100 Cr) as part of an ongoing funding round from existing backers including ABC World Asia, Accel India and Omidyar Network.

The edtech startup said it is talking to external investors to raise more funds and provide exits for existing Chinese and legacy shareholders through a secondary sale.

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The company said the new funds will be used to expand into new categories, explore both organic and inorganic growth, and invest in AI, technology, and adaptive content to improve personalization.

“Over the last 18 months, we’ve demonstrated disciplined growth and a clear path to profitability. The upcoming external round and secondary process will further strengthen our balance sheet, align our shareholder base, and set us up for a potential public market listing in CY27,” said Vedantu cofounder and CEO Vamsi Krishna.

About Vedantu 

Founded in 2014 by Krishna, Anand Prakash and Pulkit Jain, Vedantu provides online and offline courses for Classes 4–12, along with NEET and JEE coaching, operating 100+ hybrid centres across India. It employs over 1,200 teachers and serves more than 2 lakh paid students.

In FY25, Vedantu’s collections grew 55% to ₹284 crore, while cash burn fell 30% to ₹70 crore. The company has been profitable for six months, generating 60% of revenue online and the rest offline. 

Its online K-12 business grew 33% for the year, accelerating to 70% in the last two quarters.

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