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LEAD School Unicorn

Mumbai, Maharashtra Founded 2013 leadschool.in ↗

LEAD School (LEAD Group) partners with K-12 private schools across India, providing an integrated system of curriculum, teacher training and technology to improve learning outcomes, targeting affordable private schools in small towns. Co-founded by Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah, the Mumbai-based company became India's edtech unicorn in January 2022 after a $100 million Series E round led by WestBridge Capital.…

Sumeet Mehta Smita Deorah
$177.9 MnTotal funding (tracked)
4Funding rounds
1 Jan 2023Last round

LEAD School: Funding Rounds

Date Round Amount Investors Source
1 Jan 2023 Debt ₹160 Cr Alteria Capital Stride Ventures source
13 Jan 2022 Series E $100 Mn WestBridge Capital GSV Ventures source
26 Apr 2021 Series D $30 Mn GSV Ventures WestBridge Capital source
21 Aug 2020 Series C ₹210 Cr WestBridge Capital Elevar Equity source

Acquisitions

DateAcquirerAcquiredAmountSource
6 Jan 2023 LEAD School Pearson's India K-12 Learning Business Undisclosed source
1 Dec 2020 LEAD School QuizNext Undisclosed source

Recent Signals

  • 15 Mar 2023 · ma-strategic
    LEAD completes acquisition of Pearson's India K-12 learning business source
  • 26 Apr 2021 · funding
    LEAD's early funding: $1 Mn Series A (2017) and $7 Mn Series B (2019), both from Elevar Equity source

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FAQs on LEAD School

Who founded LEAD School?

LEAD School was founded by Sumeet Mehta, Smita Deorah in 2013.

How much funding has LEAD School raised?

LEAD School has raised $177.9 Mn across 4 tracked funding round(s), most recently on 2023-01-01. Figures are compiled from cited public sources.

Who are the investors in LEAD School?

Investors in LEAD School include Alteria Capital, Stride Ventures, WestBridge Capital, GSV Ventures.

What does LEAD School do?

LEAD School (LEAD Group) partners with K-12 private schools across India, providing an integrated system of curriculum, teacher training and technology to improve learning outcomes, targeting affordable private schools in small towns. Co-founded by Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah, the Mumbai-based company became India's edtech…

Where is LEAD School headquartered?

LEAD School is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

What is LEAD School's business model?

LEAD School's core value proposition centers on Accessible, affordable quality education, Contextualised curriculum integrated with technology.

How does LEAD School make money?

LEAD School's cited revenue streams include Per-student annual school fee.

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