Bengaluru-based Arivihan, an edtech startup, has raised $10 million funding round led by existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures, with an additional $200,000 from existing GSF angel investors. The funds will be allocated to scale up its AI-powered learning platform to other states, bolster its CBSE business and research and development of AI and vernacular-language features.

Key Highlights

• Existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures lead the $10 million funding in the Series A round of the investment in Arivihan.
• The Bengaluru edtech company will expand its operations to other states and enhance its capabilities in AI-based learning.

This latest investment brings Arivihan's total investment to over $15 million. Earlier this year, the company raised $4.17 million in a pre-Series A round in July.

Arivihan Raises $10 Million to Expand AI-Powered Learning Platform

The brainchild of two IIT Roorkee alumni, Ritesh Singh Chandel and Sonu Kumar, who started their company in 2022, along with a mathematics educator, Rushabh Kothari, Arivihan is an automated AI tutoring platform for school students. The site provides personalised learning by interactive video lecture, instant doubt-solving and customised learning plans.

Unlike conventional coaching models that rely heavily on live teachers, Arivihan uses AI to deliver individualised learning experiences at scale. The company claims its technology enables 10 times greater scalability and cost-effectiveness compared with traditional coaching models.

Ritesh Singh Chandel, Co-founder and CEO of Arivihan, said 80% of the company’s subscribers come from Tier 3 cities and rural India. He added that the startup aims to make personalised education accessible to students irrespective of their location or preferred language.

How Will Arivihan Use Its $10 Million Funding?

Arivihan plans to allocate the fresh capital towards geographical expansion, product development and customer acquisition. Its priorities include entering additional states, expanding its presence in the CBSE segment and strengthening its AI research and vernacular-language capabilities.

The company also intends to scale up performance marketing and on-ground distribution to reach more students across India. These initiatives are part of its broader strategy to extend personalised digital learning beyond major urban markets.

The expansion comes as Arivihan seeks to address the challenges faced by students who have limited access to individualised coaching and educational resources.

Arivihan Targets New States and CBSE Students

Following the funding round, Arivihan plans to deepen its presence in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar while entering new markets. The company is also preparing to broaden its CBSE offering and introduce crash courses.

Currently, the platform serves students preparing for state board examinations, CBSE assessments and NEET, with a primary focus on Class 12 learners in Tier 2 and smaller cities, as well as rural regions.

The planned expansion will build on its existing user base and focus on making its AI tutoring services available to more students across different regions.

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Why Are Accel and Prosus Investing in Arivihan?

Existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures participated in the Series A round, citing the startup’s progress and its approach to personalised education.

Dhruv Gupta, investor at Prosus, said Arivihan had scaled rapidly since the initial investment while maintaining strong student engagement. He highlighted the company’s use of AI to provide individualised learning at mass-market prices.

Anagh Prasad, investor at Accel, said AI-powered tutoring could make personalised online education more accessible, including for students who cannot afford expensive in-person coaching. He pointed to Arivihan’s growth as an example of the potential of AI-based tutoring in India.

Arivihan was also part of Accel’s Atoms startup accelerator programme, through which it received seed funding in March 2024.

What Is Next for Bengaluru-Based Arivihan?

With its latest funding, Arivihan plans to expand its geographic reach, strengthen its AI capabilities and improve access to learning in regional languages. Its upcoming initiatives include new crash courses and a wider CBSE offering.

The startup’s expansion strategy centres on reaching students beyond major cities through personalised digital learning. With a growing focus on regional markets, Arivihan aims to extend its platform to learners across India while continuing to develop its AI-powered education model.