Edu-tech Company Byju's Raises Rs 908.9 Crore from DST Global
4 years, 3 months ago

Edu-tech Company Byju's Raises Rs 908.9 Crore from DST Global

News 18  

India’s largest edu-tech company Byju’s is raising about Rs 909 crore in funding from billionaire Yuri Milner-led DST Global, according to regulatory documents. According to the documents filed with the Corporate Affairs Ministry by Byju’s, which is operated by Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, 20,622 shares will be offered to DSTG VII Investments-2-IN Ltd, 17,777 shares to DST Asia VII and 4,267 shares to DSTG VI Investments-A-IN Ltd. “…the company proposes to offer and issue 42,666 Series F compulsorily convertible cumulative preference shares …for a total consideration of Rs 908,96,55,520 to DST Asia VII, DSTG VI Investments-A-IN Ltd and DSTG VII Investments-2-IN Ltd…” it added. In June, Byju’s announced it had raised funds from global technology investment firm BOND but had not disclosed the amount raised. Byju’s had recently bought coding training platform WhiteHat Jr for USD 300 million.

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Byju Raveendran's net worth is now zero from 17,545 crore in 2023: What happened?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Byju Raveendran's net worth is now zero from 17,545 crore in 2023: What happened?

Hindustan Times  

Edtech company Byju's founder Byju Raveendran saw his wealth vanish, as per the latest Forbes Billionaire Index. Previously listed with a net worth of ₹17,545 crore, Byju Raveendran's worth in the 2024 Index shows him at zero amid challenges faced by Byju's which once had a peak valuation of $22 billion. Forbes noted, “Only four people from last year's list …

Byju’s woes shows failure to adjust to post-covid reality
10 months ago

Byju’s woes shows failure to adjust to post-covid reality

New Indian Express  

Troubled edtech firm Byju’s has been thrown a lifeline by disgruntled investors who have so far pledged to contribute $300 million to allow it to continue operations. The rights issue, expected to close by the end of the month, has valued the company at $200-250 million—a meltdown of about 95 percent from Byju’s peak valuation of $22 billion. Byju’s has …

Byju's crisis explained: Why edtech firm, once valued at $22 bn, is witnessing financial downfall
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Byju's crisis explained: Why edtech firm, once valued at $22 bn, is witnessing financial downfall

Hindustan Times  

Ed-tech company Byju's has been grappling with a financial crisis, and in their latest move, the shareholders of the company have moved a resolution seeking the ouster of the founders from top leadership roles, including CEO Byju Raveendran. US-based investment firm Redwood cut a loan of $1.2 billion to Byju's in November 2021, but the ed-tech firm failed to make …

Byju’s targets to be profitable by March 2024, may layoff 3,000-3,500 workforce
1 year, 2 months ago

Byju’s targets to be profitable by March 2024, may layoff 3,000-3,500 workforce

Live Mint  

On account of consolidation and restructuring of the organization and settlement on a $1.2 billion loan, edtech major BYJU'S has set the target to become profitable by March 2024, reported news agency PTI citing sources. "Think and Learn Private Ltd restructuring will see the current operations spread across several business units streamlined into four core areas of K-12, test prep, …

Prosus slashes Byju’s valuation to $5 billion: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Prosus slashes Byju’s valuation to $5 billion: Report

Live Mint  

Dutch-listed technology investor Prosus NV has slashed the valuation of Indian edtech startup Byju's to $5.1 billion, according to a TechCrunch report. Prosus had downsized the value of its 9.6 per cent stake in Byju's to around $493 million in the financial year ended March 31, the report added. Byju's is caught in what many see as a governance crisis …

Byju's ED Raid: CEO Byju Raveendran Says Company In Compliance, Brought More FDI Than Any Other Startup
1 year, 7 months ago

Byju's ED Raid: CEO Byju Raveendran Says Company In Compliance, Brought More FDI Than Any Other Startup

News 18  

After financial crime-fighting agency ED searched Byju’s premises, the education platform’s CEO Byju Raveendran wrote to employees saying the company brought more FDI to India than any other startup and that the firm fully complies with all applicable foreign exchange laws. “As we are funded by 70+ impact investors who have satisfactorily done due diligence on our operations, including all …

ED seizes ’incriminating data’ of Byju’s over alleged forex law violations
1 year, 7 months ago

ED seizes ’incriminating data’ of Byju’s over alleged forex law violations

Live Mint  

According to a statement made earlier today by the Directorate of Enforcement, three Bengaluru premises related to the education platform Byju and its billionaire CEO Byju Raveendran have undergone searches and seizures for possible violations of the nation's foreign exchange rules. The searches under alleged foreign exchange law violations revealed that Think and Learn Private Limited, Byju's parent firm, had …

Byju's Lenders Want $200 Million Prepayment Over Restructuring $1.2-Billion Loan : Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Byju's Lenders Want $200 Million Prepayment Over Restructuring $1.2-Billion Loan : Report

ABP News  

Lenders of the ed-tech firm Byju's are asking for up to $200 million in prepayment for the restructuring of a $1.2 billion loan, according to a report by the Economic Times. The report says the world's most valuable ed-tech start-up Byju's has borrowed money from various lenders, including a number of US-based hedge funds. According to the report, Byju's currently …

Byju Raveendran 2nd-richest entrepreneur in global edu sector: Hurun report
1 year, 9 months ago

Byju Raveendran 2nd-richest entrepreneur in global edu sector: Hurun report

Live Mint  

Edtech major BYJU's founder Byju Raveendran has become the second-richest entrepreneur in the global education sector, showed M3M Hurun Global Rich List 2023 released on Wednesday. As per the report, Byju Raveendran and his family are ranked 994th on the global list of Indian billionaires, having risen 1,005 positions in the past three years with a fortune of $3.3 billion. …

Byju’s in funding talks with TPG, sovereign funds as debt weighs
1 year, 10 months ago

Byju’s in funding talks with TPG, sovereign funds as debt weighs

Live Mint  

Byju’s is in negotiations with investors including TPG to raise more than $500 million, a much-needed capital infusion that could help the world’s most valuable edtech startup stave off potential debt issues. Several investment firms including TPG and two Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds have begun due diligence on the Indian company, which is hoping to keep its valuation steady …

Byju’s founder Raveendran raising funds to raise his stake in firm
1 year, 11 months ago

Byju’s founder Raveendran raising funds to raise his stake in firm

Live Mint  

Byju Raveendran, the founder of the world’s most valuable edtech startup Byju’s, is in financing talks to lift his stake in the company to as high as 40%, people familiar with the matter said. Byju’s was valued at $22 billion the last time it raised funds, though the buyback may happen at a lower valuation, the people said, asking not …

Byju Raveendran pens emotional farewell note to sacked staff
2 years, 1 month ago

Byju Raveendran pens emotional farewell note to sacked staff

Live Mint  

Edtech unicorn Byju’s founder sought forgiveness from the 2,500 employees who are in the process of being fired by the edtech, as it pursues a plan to achieve profitability by the end of FY23. We are having to part ways with 2500 of our colleagues,” chief executive and founder Byju Raveendran wrote in an internal letter to employees on Monday. …

Edtech Firm Byju's Takes Rs 300 Crore Unsecured Loan From Aakash At A Rate Of 7.5 Per Cent
2 years, 1 month ago

Edtech Firm Byju's Takes Rs 300 Crore Unsecured Loan From Aakash At A Rate Of 7.5 Per Cent

ABP News  

Byju's, the world’s most-valued edtech firm has taken an unsecured loan of Rs 300 crore from Aakash Educational Services for its “principal business activities,” according to a report by Moneycontrol. “The board of directors of the company, in their meeting held on October 3, subject to the approval of members in general meeting, has given their approval for granting unsecured …

Byju’s raises $250 mn through rights issue
2 years, 2 months ago

Byju’s raises $250 mn through rights issue

Live Mint  

Edtech major Byju’s has raised $250 million in a rights issue from its existing investors at a $22 billion valuation. Continued support from our esteemed investors re-affirms the impact created by us so far, and validates our path to profitability,” said Byju Raveendran, founder and chief executive of Byju’s. Besides these two, the Bengaluru-headquartered company is backed by Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, …

BYJU's Clears Rs 2,000 cr Dues to VC Firm Blackstone in $1 bn Aakash Deal
2 years, 2 months ago

BYJU's Clears Rs 2,000 cr Dues to VC Firm Blackstone in $1 bn Aakash Deal

News 18  

Edtech major BYJU’s has finally paid the remaining dues of nearly Rs 1,983 crore to global VC firm Blackstone in the $1 billion acquisition of Aakash Educational Services. According to BYJU’s financial report FY21, “as per the terms of the agreement for acquisition of Aakash Educational Services, consideration to the extent of Rs 1,983 crore was due to be paid …

Byju's May Raise $500 Million in Fresh Round of Funding Within a Week in Efforts to go Global
2 years, 3 months ago

Byju's May Raise $500 Million in Fresh Round of Funding Within a Week in Efforts to go Global

News 18  

Edtech firm Byju’s plans to raise Rs 3900 crore, which is roughly equal to $500 million in a fresh round of funding within a week, a report quoting sources privy to the development has said. The other overseas acquisitions of Byju’s include Singapore-based Great Learning for around $200 million and Austria’s mathematics operator GeoGebdra for approximately $100 million. Byju’s is …

Why is Byju’s laying off employees and delaying payments?
2 years, 5 months ago

Why is Byju’s laying off employees and delaying payments?

Live Mint  

Bengaluru-based largest ed-tech company, Byju's, is in news for two very different reasons in two different countries. India's $22 billion firm is making headlines in India for joining the layoff bandwagon by announcing the termination of 500 employees in WhiteHat Jr, 1,100 in Toppr and reports suggest the number may be as high as 2500 across its group of companies. …

Byju's in talks to acquire Chegg or 2U, Evaluating US-Based Firms' Financials; Know More
2 years, 7 months ago

Byju's in talks to acquire Chegg or 2U, Evaluating US-Based Firms' Financials; Know More

News 18  

Edtech major Byju’s is in talks with US-based edtech firms companies, Chegg and 2U, to acquire either of them, according to a Bloomberg report. As part of its domestic expansion, Byju’s last year in April had acquired test-prep leader Aakash Educational Services for nearly USD 1 billion to build the start-up’s position in the brick and mortar segment. Later, in …

Byju Raveendran Now 3rd Richest Eduction Entrepreneur in the World. Know His Inspiring Story
2 years, 9 months ago

Byju Raveendran Now 3rd Richest Eduction Entrepreneur in the World. Know His Inspiring Story

News 18  

Hurun Global Rich List 2022: Jumping 916 ranks over the last two years and with a wealth of US$3.3 billion, Byju Raveendran and family have been ranked as the 3rd third richest entrepreneur from the education sector in the world. This year, Byju’s acquired Aakash Educational Services for US$1bn, acquired Great Learning for US$600mn, and acquired US-based digital reading platform …

BYJU’s To Raise $1.2 billion Through Term Loan B Funding; Know Details Here
3 years, 1 month ago

BYJU’s To Raise $1.2 billion Through Term Loan B Funding; Know Details Here

News 18  

BYJU’s, the world’s most valuable ed-tech start-up, currently at $18 billion, is in talks to raise $1.2 billion through a Term Loan B funding. A Term Loan B is funding sourced from global institutional investors that can foster a longer-term investment horizon than traditional banks. The acquiring drive of the company includes coding platform WhiteHat Jr., offline competitive exam preparation …

Byju's in talks to raise up to $1.5 billion after acquisition spree
3 years, 4 months ago

Byju's in talks to raise up to $1.5 billion after acquisition spree

India Today  

India’s leading edtech company Byju’s is in talks with several investors to raise approximately $1-$1.5 billion at a valuation of nearly $21 billion. The online tutoring company, which is the country’s most valuable startup, is reportedly seeking a 27 per cent jump from the earlier valuation of $16.5 billion, at which the company raised funds in June. In the past …

Byju's in talks with Toppr for potential acquisition, deal estimated to be about USD 120-150 million: Report
3 years, 10 months ago

Byju's in talks with Toppr for potential acquisition, deal estimated to be about USD 120-150 million: Report

India TV News  

India's largest edtech platform Byju's is in advanced talks with rival Toppr for a potential acquisition, according to sources. Sources close to the development said the deal is estimated to be about USD 120-150 million in size and could be closed in the next 2-3 weeks. Byju's, which has raised funding from marquee investors like Mary Meeker and Yuri Milner, …

Edtech Unicorn Byju's to Acquire Rival Toppr for $150 Million: Reports
3 years, 10 months ago

Edtech Unicorn Byju's to Acquire Rival Toppr for $150 Million: Reports

News 18  

India’s largest edtech startup Byju’s is in late-stage talks to acquire its rival Toppr for roughly $150 million, according to reports. The report further quoted sources as saying that Toppr was seen a formidable rival by Byju’s, and the acquisition will bolster the latter’s position in the edtech space. Ever since online education was moved almost exclusively online, Byju’s has …

Byju's to Acquire Testprep Firm Aakash Educational Services for $1 Billion: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Byju's to Acquire Testprep Firm Aakash Educational Services for $1 Billion: Report

News 18  

Edu-tech major Byju’s has signed a deal with test preparation company Aakash Educational Services Ltd for $1 billion, according to reports. Byju’s is valued at $12 billion and has raised significant capital amid growing demand for online learning amid the covid-19 pandemic. The Bengaluru-based startup is backed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Tiger Global Management and Bond …

Edtech Firm Byju’s Valuation Surges After It Receives $200 Million Fresh Investment
4 years, 1 month ago

Edtech Firm Byju’s Valuation Surges After It Receives $200 Million Fresh Investment

ABP News  

As online education has gained tremendous pace owing to pandemic with schools remaining shut for almost a year now, it has only led to the growth of businesses in the edtech space. On of the major players in the field, Byju's has raised $200 million in a fresh funding round from private equity players BlackRock and T. Rowe Price. The …

Edtech firm Byju’s to raise $200 million at $12 billion valuation
4 years, 1 month ago

Edtech firm Byju’s to raise $200 million at $12 billion valuation

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Online education startup Byju’s is close to raising $200 million in a fresh funding round from American investment firms BlackRock and T. Rowe Price at a valuation of $12 billion, said a person familiar with the matter. The Bengaluru-based edtech firm had last raised $500 million in September from a group of investors including private equity firm Silver Lake …

BYJU’s acquires code training app WhiteHat Jr for $300 million
4 years, 4 months ago

BYJU’s acquires code training app WhiteHat Jr for $300 million

Live Mint  

Online education platform Byju’s has acquired Mumbai-based education technology start-up WhiteHat Jr in an all-cash deal worth $300 million. The acquisition marks Byju’s entry into the fast-growing computer code training segment targeted at high school and college students. After the acquisition, BYJU’S plans to further invest more money into WhiteHat Jr’s technology platform, product innovation while expanding the teacher base …

Fresh funding round values Byju’s at $10.5 billion
4 years, 4 months ago

Fresh funding round values Byju’s at $10.5 billion

Live Mint  

DST Global, the late-stage venture capital fund backed by Israeli-Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, is in advanced talks to invest around $400 million in online education platform Byju’s, said two people aware of the talks. Bengaluru-based Byju’s will look to raise an additional $200 million from existing investors apart from DST in the ongoing round, said one of the two people …

Byju’s: Billionaire Yuri Milner all set to invest $400 million in Indian education startup
4 years, 4 months ago

Byju’s: Billionaire Yuri Milner all set to invest $400 million in Indian education startup

Live Mint  

DST Global, the investment firm headed by billionaire Yuri Milner, is close to investing as much as $400 million in Indian online education startup Byju’s, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.The deal values Byju’s at $10.5 billion and could be signed as early as this weekend, said the person, who didn’t want to be identified as the talks …

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