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How pandemic has brought changes in edtech sector
The Covid-19 crisis has been a major catalyst in enhancing the learning process not just for students and educators, but for investors as well
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Byju's raises over Rs 363 cr in funding from Maitri Edtech, IIFL's PE fund
Byju's is estimated to have raised about $2.3 billion in funding so far with valuation touching $16.5 billion.
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Byju's raises $200 mn in fresh funding; valuation surges to $12 bn
BlackRock, T Rowe Price participate in the round; the edtech major's valuation has risen by over $1 bn since last round of fundraising
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Edtech major Byju's introduces period leaves for staff, trainees
This new policy is a significant step in prioritising employees' happiness, work-life integration, flexibility, and workplace sensitivity, a statement said.
Most valued edtech firm Byju's starts two-teacher model to improve learning
Under this model, one teacher uses strong visuals and storytelling to explain topics in-depth, the other solves instant doubts, pays individual attention and makes sessions more engaging
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India's leading edtech firms announce formation of self-regulatory body
The India EdTech Consortium (IEC) under the aegis of IAMAI, will ensure that every learner shall have access to quality and affordable education
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The new child language: Coding fever grips India with pent-up demand
Byju's-acquired WhiteHat Jr, Vedantu, Toppr are among edtech start-ups leading the charge
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How Byju's learnt its way into 'Deccacon' club through the pandemic
Byju Raveendran leveraged the lockdown and related restrictions to strengthen and expand his edtech company into the 'Deccacon' club
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Byju's set to acquire edtech rival Toppr for $150 million: Report
Toppr provides online learning materials to students in grades 5 through 12 and its backers include SAIF Partners and Helion Ventures
Byju's in talks to raise up to $700 mn, valuation may cross $15 bn
The funding is expected to help Byju's to fund its acquisitions, including the up to $700 million deal to buy Aakash Educational Services, according to sources
Byju's in talks to acquire US-based reading platform Epic: Report
Deal could help acquirer deepen US footprint. Epic's platform has 40,000 popular, high-quality books from 250-plus publishers. It aims to fuel curiosity and reading confidence in kids 12 and under
Byju's acquires Aakash Educational Services for $1 billion over Zoom call
With over 215 centres and a student count of more than 250,000, Aakash provides test preparatory services to students preparing for a host of competitive exams
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Indian edtech giant Byju's expands globally, launches Future School
Byju's Future School will be available in the US, UK, Australia, Brazil, Indonesia and Mexico in May and will progressively expand to more geographies in the near future
The rise & rise of Byju's: The edtech startup's journey explained
In this podcast, we explained the reasons behind Byju's rapid surge in valuation and funding and company's future plans to tap global markets. Tune in
After Byju's deal, Great Learning CEO intends to grow the business
After selling his company for $600 million to Byju's, Mohan Lakhamraju intends to double down on what he began over a decade ago
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Reports about deal talks with edtech giant Byju's false, says Vedantu
Vedantu co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Vamsi Krishna took to social media platforms, LinkedIn, and Twitter to clarify
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'My mission is to bridge skilling gap in workforce,' says Eruditus CEO
The start-up, which closed $650 million funding at $3.2 billion valuation from Softbank and Accel, operates in the re-skilling space
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Byju's appoints ex-Ola exec Puneet Bhirani as senior VP for operations
Bhirani will oversee the company's overall operations strategy and build strong and innovative technological support to scale the business
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Byju's continues acquisition spree, buys Austrian math-learning co GeoGebra
Deal value not revealed; this is Byju's 9th major buy this year
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Byju's ropes in ex-Bain executive Rachna Bahadur to lead global expansion
Bahadur has over 15 years of experience; she led consumer product practice at Bain and co-led the 'Women @ Bain' India chapter which aims to create an inclusive, gender non-conforming environment
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