upGrad’s bid to acquire Unacademy signals consolidation, but the sector continues to struggle with weak demand and investor caution
Unacademy’s expected valuation has fallen sharply from $3.4B peak to around $300M, reflecting a broader reset in edtech valuations post-pandemic
Edtech funding dropped steeply from 2021 highs, with fewer deals and lower capital inflows, indicating continued investor hesitation
The collapse of Byju’s and struggles at Vedantu highlight issues of poor governance, over-expansion, and unsustainable business models
Pandemic-driven K-12 growth faded as schools reopened. Hybrid models failed to compete with traditional coaching players
With Artificial Intelligence, focus may shift to personalised learning. However, meaningful funding recovery in edtech is yet to materialise