Akshay Chaturvedi’s Leverage Edu to Secure Over $20M Series D to Fuel AI-Led Global Expansion
What is the news?
In a major milestone for cross-border education and international talent mobility, study-abroad platform Leverage Edu is finalizing a Rs 200 crore (over $20 million) Series D funding round. Founded by Indian entrepreneur Akshay Chaturvedi in 2017, the platform has emerged as a cornerstone ecosystem assisting students navigating overseas admissions, visas, test prep, and student financing across prominent global corridors including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Why is it interesting?
This latest influx of capital features an equity portion spearheaded by Dubai-based Aditum Fund, with complementary debt financing coming from IDFC FIRST Bank. The strategic transaction positions Leverage Edu’s valuation at a staggering $300 million, effectively more than doubling its previous market valuation of $140 million. According to inside sources, the fresh injection of funds will primarily be deployed to deepen Leverage Edu’s international presence, fortify its end-to-end student financial services, and scale its cutting-edge, proprietary AI-driven admissions and counseling products.
Leverage Edu’s stellar trajectory underscores India’s position as a powerhouse hub for global knowledge solutions. Benefiting from a booming outbound student migration market, the enterprise registered a massive 112% year-on-year revenue leap to Rs 375 crore in FY26. Concurrently turning EBITDA-positive and managing an active user base of over 175,000 global students, this latest funding round positions Chaturvedi’s venture beautifully ahead of its targeted Rs 2,000–3,000 crore public IPO.
Read more: Exclusive: Leverage Edu set to raise over $20 Mn Series D at $300 Mn valuation