Highlights
Scaler Reports Improved Financial Performance for FY24
Scaler, an upskilling platform based in Bengaluru, has reported impressive financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2024. The company achieved a remarkable growth of over 21% in its operating scale while significantly reducing its losses by 58% when compared to the previous fiscal year (FY23).
Financial Highlights
According to the consolidated financial statement submitted to the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Scaler’s revenue from operations rose to Rs 384.5 crore in FY24, an increase from Rs 316.7 crore in FY23. Additional revenue of Rs 4.5 crore came from interest income, bringing the total revenue for FY24 to Rs 389 crore.
Key Business Insights
Scaler is a technology-focused upskilling platform dedicated to enhancing the skills of college students and tech professionals. The company offers intensive six-month computer science courses through live classes, which generated 99% of its operating revenue in FY24.
- Revenue Growth: Rs 384.5 crore from operations in FY24.
- Total Revenue: Rs 389 crore, including interest income.
- Employee Benefits Expenditure: Decreased by 28.57% to Rs 230 crore.
- Advertising Costs: Fell by 35% to Rs 92 crore.
- IT Expenses: Reduced by 31.82%.
- Training and Recruitment Costs: Increased by 44.12% to Rs 49 crore.
- Rent Expenses: Rose by 44.44% to Rs 13 crore.
Cost Management
Scaler’s total expenses saw a decline of 22.2%, from Rs 609 crore in FY23 to Rs 474 crore in FY24. The optimisation of key expense categories has helped the company lower its overall losses to Rs 139 crore, marking a 58% reduction. Additionally, the EBITDA margin improved to -32.02%, with the company spending Rs 1.23 to earn every rupee during the fiscal year.
Balance Sheet Overview
The company’s current assets stood at Rs 83 crore, which included cash and bank balances amounting to Rs 20 crore in FY24.
Funding and Ownership Structure
Scaler Academy has successfully raised a total of $75 million in funding to date from investors such as Tiger Global and Peak XV. The founding members, Anshuman Singh and Abhimanyu Saxena, each maintain a 29.16% stake in the company. Peak XV Partners holds a 22.61% interest, while Tiger Global possesses an 8.13% share.
Future Outlook
While the financial data suggests that the company has a runway for another six months into FY25, it will require an additional round of funding to ensure long-term viability. Scaler has established a solid business model and earned credibility within its sector, positioning it for future growth. However, the platform must navigate challenges judiciously to avoid overextending its resources in uncertain markets. The focus on short-term courses could be beneficial in high-potential regions, but caution is necessary in areas where the educational foundation may be lacking, which could hinder student success.
