As PhysicsWallah prepares for its highly anticipated ₹3,480 crore IPO, the company’s co-founders — Alakh Pandey and Prateek Boob — have officially joined India’s billionaire club. The surge in their net worth reflects both the rapid rise of the edtech firm and growing investor enthusiasm surrounding its upcoming market debut.
Key Highlights
- PhysicsWallah founders Alakh Pandey and Prateek Boob join India’s billionaire club ahead of the company’s IPO.
- The ₹3,480 crore IPO reflects strong investor confidence in India’s fast-growing, affordable edtech platform.
Founded in 2020, PhysicsWallah has emerged as one of India’s most successful education technology startups, offering affordable digital learning solutions across competitive exam categories. The company’s IPO, opening on November 11, includes a combination of fresh issue and offer-for-sale (OFS) components, with the founders slightly trimming their OFS portion to retain a stronger equity position post-listing.
The company’s valuation ahead of the IPO reportedly places both Pandey and Boob’s net worth above the billion-dollar mark, underscoring the value creation achieved in just five years. Their rise mirrors the broader trend of India’s digital-first entrepreneurs translating innovative ideas into large-scale, high-impact businesses.
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PhysicsWallah’s growth has been driven by its ability to offer low-cost, high-quality educational content, reaching millions of students in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The upcoming IPO marks a significant milestone not just for the founders, but for India’s edtech sector — symbolizing resilience, innovation, and a shift toward inclusive education-driven entrepreneurship.
