Prosus drastically slashes the valuation of Edtech startup company Byju’s: a signal of challenges to reshape the landscape of startup valuations.

Korean education technology, known as ‘K-Edu Tech,’ is gaining attention on the global stage. Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. One Korean company has successfully showcased its educational technology in Finland, the epicenter of education in […]

Vuihoc, an ed-tech platform catering to K-12 Vietnamese students, recently secured a significant US$6 million investment in a Series A funding round led by TNB Aura. The funding also had participation from TKG Taekwang, IBK-STIC Pioneer Fund, and existing investors, including Do Ventures, BAce Capital, and Vulpes, further highlighting the confidence in the startup’s potential. […]

Indonesia-based ed-tech startup SoLeLands has successfully secured funding led by venture capital firm East Ventures, with participation from SMDV. The exact amount of funding raised was not disclosed.  The funds will be utilized to enhance capacity and product development in preparation for the anticipated soft launch of SoLeLands’ immersive game-based learning platform in the fourth […]

Explico, a Singapore-based edtech startup, has secured US$1.4 million in pre-series A funding from Astonic Ventures Singapore, Mavis Tutorial Centre, and Singapore Asia Publishers. The company plans to use the investment to enhance its learning platform and expand in Southeast Asia, specifically Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as Africa. Founded in 2020 by Ashutosh […]

Vietnamese edtech startup MindX has announced raising $15 million in a series B funding round, led by education-focused private equity fund Kaizenvest, to continue its mission of nurturing and empowering Vietnamese innovators through technology. Founded in 2015, MindX has graduated over 35,000 students of all ages, many now with successful technology careers in nearly 20 […]

Rootopia, a fintech startup connecting students with angel investors in Vietnam, has announced that it recently secured US$1 million in a pre-seed round. With the fresh capital from Genesia Ventures, ThinkZone Venture, and BK Fund, Rootopia will now be able to grow its early user base to reach product-market fit. It also plans to improve […]

Education leaders, professionals, and edtech providers across Asia are gathering in Singapore for the 7th Annual EDUtech Asia on November 9 and 10, according to an announcement. Headlining the event are four inspirational international keynotes. Kiran Sethi, Founder/ Director, The Riverside School – Riverside Education Foundation & Founder, Design for Change – Global, India will […]

CLASSUM, a South Korea-based B2B SaaS company that provides and interactive learning platform, has announced raising $11 million in its pre-Series B funding round. The funding round was anchored by Dunamu & Partners and participated by Silicon Valley-based Big Basin Capital and South Korean investor Pearl Abyss Capital. The startup, founded in 2018, said it […]

Philippine-based consumer finance startup BillEase announced that it has partnered with digital education company BrightCHAMPS to offer study now, pay later option. Customers can now use the BillEase app to choose from the world’s first Comprehensive Curriculum for Kids being offered at BrightCHAMPS and pay only 1/3 upfront, then split the payments in 3 months […]