Why VCs focusing on Study Abroad startups after Byju's mess

With Byju’s troubles shaking up the Edtech world.

VCs in India are now focusing on the booming Study Abroad sector.

Once a leader, Byju saw its valuation plummet from $22B to under $3B.

Leading investors to want more stable, impactful opportunities.

Study Abroad demand is growing—with over 1.33M Indian students.
Overseas, expected to reach 2M next year.

This Trend spans beyond affluent families, reaching Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

New edtech startups are filling the gap, focusing on services like financial planning and visa help for aspiring international students.

For instance, Zinc Money which raised $25M, offers ‘edu-wealth’ services to make overseas education accessible and affordable.

The shift signals a new era in edtech: investors are betting on startups that solve real problems, not just digitize existing models.

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