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Edtech major Byju's is likely to raise over USD 500 million (about Rs 3,900 crore) at a valuation of around USD 23 billion in about a week, sources privy to the development said. The company is planing to use the funding for acquisition in the US, they added. The company is in discussion with Abu Dhabi's Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for raising in the range of USD 400-500 million and USD 250-350 million, respectively, according to the sources. "Byju's is in an advanced stage of discussion with some investors. The company is likely to raise over USD 500 million in about a week. The transaction is expected to be closed at a valuation of around USD 23 billion," one of the sources told PTI, who did not wish to be named. Byju's declined to comment on the development. According to the source, the funding is part of the company's plan to use the fund for inorganic expansion, especially in the US. The company has already acquired US-based reading plat
Startup founders should remember that valuations are temporary and values are forever, and they must focus on doing good and stay grounded, travel and hospitality technology platform OYO's Founder and Group CEO Ritesh Agarwal said on Monday. Commenting on India crossing the 100 unicorns mark, in a post on Twitter, he said it is "not just a milestone but a stepping stone that lays the path for the next 1,000 unicorns." Retweeting his video message posted by Startup India, Agarwal said, "I am bullish on Indian entrepreneurs taking the world by storm. Founders should remember that valuations are temporary, values are forever. Focus on doing good & stay grounded." In the video message, he said it seems like India is not walking anymore when only one or two unicorns were added a year. "We are now sprinting towards glory to make India the largest entrepreneurial ecosystem in the world," he said. He listed out the presence of entrepreneurs and markets in Tier II, III and IV towns in ...