EdTech · Bengaluru, Karnataka
BYJU’S
Online learning and test-prep platform.
Founded by Divya Gokulnath
Verified by Women Can StartupSnapshot
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Industry
- EdTech
- Business model
- EdTech (B2C)
- Funding stage
- Series D+
- Employees
- 5000+
- Markets
- India, Global
- Last updated
- 25 June 2026
About BYJU’S
She could have left for graduate school abroad. She stayed to teach — and co-built BYJU’S into, for a while, the most valuable startup India had ever produced.
Founder
Co-founders: Byju Raveendran — Co-founder & CEO.
Industry classification
EdTech Online Education
Funding
Total raisedRaised ~$5B+; peaked at $22B valuation (2022)Latest roundSeries D+
Investors: Peak XV Partners, General Atlantic, Tiger Global, BlackRock, Naspers/Prosus
Ideal customers
Students & parentsInstitutions
Typical customer segments for a edtech company.
Founder story
In-depth profile
How Divya Gokulnath built BYJU’S
She could have left for graduate school abroad. She stayed to teach — and co-built BYJU’S into, for a while, the most valuable startup India had ever produced.
Read the story →Website, social & contact
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BYJU’S do?
- She could have left for graduate school abroad. She stayed to teach — and co-built BYJU’S into, for a while, the most valuable startup India had ever produced.
- Who founded BYJU’S?
- BYJU’S was founded by Divya Gokulnath.
- Where is BYJU’S headquartered?
- BYJU’S is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Is BYJU’S funded?
- Yes — BYJU’S is venture-funded and has reached the Series D+ stage.
- When was BYJU’S founded?
- BYJU’S was founded in 2011.