Leverage Edu, the New Delhi-based global education startup, has doubled its revenue to over Rs 180 crore in the financial year ending March 2025. The company had reported Rs 90 crore in revenue in FY24, making this year’s performance a sharp 2X year-on-year growth. Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and CEO of Leverage Edu, shared the latest financial figures in a LinkedIn update, signaling strong momentum and improved operational efficiency.
The startup, which guides Indian students through the journey of applying and enrolling in international universities, now boasts an annualized revenue run rate of Rs 400 crore — approximately $45 million. This milestone reflects not just scale, but a significant transformation in the company’s financial profile.
Improving Margins and Operational Efficiency
Leverage Edu didn’t just grow in revenue — it strengthened its bottom line. The company improved its EBITDA margin by over 50% during the year, reflecting disciplined cost management and stronger monetization. Though the company recorded a net loss of Rs 68.3 crore in FY24, it used the following fiscal year to realign operations and improve the expense-to-revenue ratio.
In FY24, the startup had an expense-to-revenue ratio of Rs 1.79. This number underlined the need to recalibrate cost structures and scale strategically. With EBITDA margin gains and a better customer acquisition strategy, Leverage Edu positioned itself for profitability in upcoming quarters.
Soaring Customer Satisfaction and Referrals
Leverage Edu has kept its focus on student satisfaction at the core of its business. According to Chaturvedi’s LinkedIn post, the company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) jumped 1.4X in FY25, highlighting growing customer loyalty and improved service quality. Its Google rating now averages 4.7 stars, with thousands of students giving the platform top marks for its personalized guidance, transparency, and convenience.
One of the most impressive metrics from the year includes the jump in referral percentage. The company increased its referral share from 4% in FY24 to 23% in FY25. This surge shows that more satisfied students are recommending Leverage Edu to friends and family — a clear vote of confidence in the company’s offerings.
Strategic Global Expansion
Founded in 2017, Leverage Edu started by offering college admissions counseling and support for Indian students. Over the years, it transformed into a full-stack platform offering everything from test prep and application support to education loans and visa guidance.
In FY25, the company went beyond its original market scope. It expanded into six new countries, bringing its total global footprint to 11 international markets. Now, 30% of Leverage Edu’s customer base comes from outside India, with students from Nigeria, Nepal, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia contributing significantly to this growth.
This international push came with localized strategies. The company adapted its services to each region’s needs while maintaining the high-touch, tech-enabled support model that built its brand in India.
Experience Stores: Merging Physical and Digital
Leverage Edu didn’t limit its customer engagement to the digital world. During FY25, the company launched 11 physical experience stores — branded centers where students and parents receive one-on-one counseling, interact with admission experts, and explore overseas education options in person.
These stores serve as brand trust anchors, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities where students may prefer face-to-face consultations. The company plans to open 30 experience stores by the end of FY26, aiming to deepen its offline presence and expand its customer funnel.
This omnichannel model — combining digital reach with offline trust — gives Leverage Edu a strategic edge in a competitive market.
Strong Investor Support and Capital Backing
Leverage Edu continues to enjoy strong support from marquee investors. To date, the company has raised approximately $70 million across funding rounds. It last secured a valuation of around $140 million, placing it among the top players in India’s global edtech space.
Blume Ventures leads the cap table with a 16.9% stake, followed by Tomorrow Capital and DSG Consumer Partners holding 14.82% and 12.52% respectively, according to startup data platform TheKredible. These firms have consistently backed Leverage Edu’s expansion strategy, platform upgrades, and international growth.
The capital infusion over the years enabled the startup to build a tech-first architecture while scaling high-quality human interaction — a combination that sets Leverage Edu apart from content-heavy edtech players.
Building a Full-Stack Platform
Leverage Edu continues to push the boundaries of a traditional education consultancy. The platform now offers test preparation, university match-making through AI tools, SOP and LOR drafting, application management, loan assistance, and visa processing — all on a single interface.
Students benefit from real-time status updates, deadline tracking, and personalized recommendations powered by data. The company also works closely with hundreds of universities worldwide, building pipelines for scholarships, early admissions, and on-campus support.
In essence, Leverage Edu positions itself as a student success partner — not just an application helper. This end-to-end ownership drives better outcomes and deeper brand loyalty.
Future Outlook: Scaling with Purpose
As it steps into FY26, Leverage Edu will focus on three major goals:
- Expanding to 30 experience stores across India and international markets.
- Growing international student intake to contribute at least 50% of overall revenue.
- Improving operating profitability while maintaining high NPS and referral rates.
The leadership team plans to invest in regional content, mobile-first user experience, and AI-backed career assessment tools. The company will also increase hiring across data science, international business, and counseling teams.
With its Rs 400 crore annualized revenue run rate and expanding customer base, Leverage Edu now stands among India’s most influential global education platforms. Its next growth phase will likely include deeper university partnerships, potential acquisitions in allied segments, and further market consolidation in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Conclusion
Leverage Edu’s FY25 results reflect more than financial growth — they show a company maturing into a global education enabler. With doubled revenue, improved margins, expanding international presence, and rising student satisfaction, the startup proves that personalized education consulting can scale — without losing its human touch.
As global education demand continues to rise, especially from emerging markets, Leverage Edu remains well-positioned to lead the charge, empowering students to dream bigger and study smarter — one country at a time.