Leverage Edu Achieves Significant Growth in International Student Recruitment

Leverage Edu, a platform dedicated to assisting Indian students in applying to global colleges, has recorded exceptional growth, doubling its revenue year-on-year to reach over Rs 180 crore for the fiscal year ending March 2025, compared to Rs 90 crore in FY24. This impressive leap demonstrates the increasing demand for its services in the international education sector.

Backed by Blume Ventures, the company has notably enhanced its EBITDA margin by over 50%, boasting an impressive annualized revenue of Rs 400 crore, which is approximately $45 million, as highlighted in a recent update by Leverage Edu founder Akshay Chaturvedi on LinkedIn.

In FY24, Leverage Edu encountered a net loss of Rs 68.3 crore and an expense-to-revenue ratio of Rs 1.79. However, the company’s recent performance shows an improvement, with the Net Promoter Score (NPS) increasing by 1.4X in FY25 and an average Google rating soaring to 4.7 stars. The referral percentage has also seen a remarkable jump from 4% to 23% during FY25, indicating greater customer satisfaction and recommendation.

Comprehensive Services for International Education

Founded in 2017, Leverage Edu offers a full range of services, including counseling, application-admission assistance, and financing for students aspiring to study abroad. The platform serves students from diverse countries, including India, Nigeria, and Nepal.

Expansion into New Markets

The company has made strides by entering six additional markets, resulting in a total presence of 11. Presently, 30% of its clientele comes from international markets, showcasing its global reach. Furthermore, Leverage Edu has established 11 experience stores to date and aims to expand this number to 30 by the conclusion of FY26.

Investment and Valuation Insights

To date, Leverage Edu has successfully raised around $70 million and was recently valued at approximately $140 million. As per startup data intelligence platforms, Blume Ventures holds the largest external stake at 16.9%, followed by Tomorrow Capital and DSG Consumer Partners, with stakes of 14.82% and 12.52% respectively.