Business Standard

Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah said on Friday it has raised USD 210 million in a funding round led by Hornbill Capital at a 2.5 times higher valuation of USD 2.8 billion.
Lightspeed Venture Partners, along with existing investors GSV and WestBridge, also participated in the funding round.
“PhysicsWallah Pvt Ltd (PW) has closed its series B funding round, raising USD 210 million. This investment brings the company’s post-money valuation to an impressive USD 2.8 billion, 2.5x (times) jump over its last valuation of USD 1.1 billion,” the company said in a statement.
There has been a long dry spell of significant funding in the Indian edtech sector with a significant dip in the valuation of large edtech firms.
“PhysicsWallah’s funding round serves as a beacon of optimism amidst challenging times for the edTech sector, showcasing the unwavering confidence of both existing and new investors in PhysicsWallah’s growth and its mission to democratise education across India,” the company said.