EdTech · Mumbai, Maharashtra
LEAD / LEAD School
Founded by Smita Deorah
Verified by Women Can StartupSnapshot
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Industry
- EdTech
- Funding stage
- Series D+
- Employees
- 1001-5000
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 25 June 2026
About LEAD / LEAD School
She co-founded LEAD in 2012 to make excellent learning ordinary in India’s affordable private schools. A decade later it became the country’s School Learning System unicorn.
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Smita Deorah
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How Smita Deorah built LEAD / LEAD School
She co-founded LEAD in 2012 to make excellent learning ordinary in India’s affordable private schools. A decade later it became the country’s School Learning System unicorn.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does LEAD / LEAD School do?
- She co-founded LEAD in 2012 to make excellent learning ordinary in India’s affordable private schools. A decade later it became the country’s School Learning System unicorn.
- Who founded LEAD / LEAD School?
- LEAD / LEAD School was founded by Smita Deorah.
- Where is LEAD / LEAD School headquartered?
- LEAD / LEAD School is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Is LEAD / LEAD School funded?
- Yes — LEAD / LEAD School is venture-funded and has reached the Series D+ stage.
- When was LEAD / LEAD School founded?
- LEAD / LEAD School was founded in 2012.