Arivihan: Bengaluru’s Edtech Startup Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding
Bengaluru-based edtech company Arivihan has successfully secured $10 million in Series A funding, with contributions from current investors Accel and Prosus Ventures, alongside an additional $200,000 from its existing GSF angel investors. This fundraising round elevates the total capital raised by the company to over $15 million. According to a recent report by Startup Superb, Arivihan’s valuation has surged 3.3 times to approximately $60 million.
Future Plans for Expansion
The newly acquired capital will be allocated towards expanding into new states and reinforcing its footprint in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar. Additionally, Arivihan aims to broaden its CBSE offerings, enhance capabilities in vernacular languages, and intensify its AI research initiatives.
About Arivihan’s Learning Platform
Established in 2022 by Ritesh Singh Chandel, Sonu Kumar, and Rushabh Kothari, Arivihan delivers an AI-driven learning platform tailored for school students. This platform features interactive video lessons, immediate doubt resolution, and AI-guided study plans, all without the need for live teachers. The company caters to students preparing for State Board, CBSE, and NEET exams, focusing primarily on those from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, as well as rural regions. Notably, around 80% of its subscribers hail from tier 3 cities and rural areas in India.
Scaling Operations Across India
As part of its growth strategy, Arivihan will also enhance its digital marketing efforts and on-ground distribution network nationwide. The company plans to hire for key roles and introduce new crash courses to further support its educational initiatives. Previously, Arivihan was part of Accel’s Atoms accelerator programme, and it secured seed funding via this initiative in March 2024.
Financial Overview
Arivihan has not yet submitted its FY26 financial statements. However, in FY25, the company’s revenue saw a remarkable increase of nearly 14.8 times, escalating from Rs 21.29 lakh in FY24 to Rs 3.14 crore, despite posting a loss of Rs 4.45 crore.