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Exclusive: PhysicsWallah–Drishti IAS acquisition deal called off

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Exclusive: PhysicsWallah–Drishti IAS acquisition deal called off
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Exclusive: PhysicsWallah–Drishti IAS acquisition deal called off In April 2025, Entrackr exclusively reported that PhysicsWallah was evaluating acquisitions to strengthen its presence in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) test preparation segment. The highly anticipated acquisition of Drishti IAS by edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah has been called off, according to two sources. The deal was in advanced stages but did not materialize due to multiple reasons. The deal was estimated at Rs 2,500-Rs 3,000 crore. Drishti IAS, along with other institutes like Chaitanya Academy, Rau's IAS Study Circle, and Sarrthi IAS were among the assets being considered for potential acquisition. “Drishti IAS considered the proposal after being approached by PhysicsWallah, but given its strong revenue and profitability, the company has decided to continue operating independently and is not looking to raise external funding and acquisition," said one of the sources requesting anonymity. Drishti IAS, founded in 1999, has established itself as a leading player in civil services preparation, particularly for Hindi-medium students. The Delhi-based institute reported a revenue of Rs 405 crore and a profit after tax of Rs 90 crore in FY24. Sources added that Drishti is expected to close FY25 with a decent growth in revenue as well as profit. PhysicsWallah, known for its affordable online coaching, has been expanding its offerings beyond engineering and medical entrance exams into the competitive UPSC coaching space. The potential acquisition of Drishti IAS was seen as a strategic move to bolster its offline presence and diversify its portfolio ahead of its planned IPO. PhysicsWallah declined to comment on the story, while Drishti IAS did not respond to queries until the time of publication. Media reports suggest that PhysicsWallah filed draft papers via confidential route in March to raise Rs 4,600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). If successful, it will become the first edtech unicorn to be listed on the stock exchange.

Exclusive: Moneyview set to turn unicorn in Series F round

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Exclusive: Moneyview set to turn unicorn in Series F round
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Tech-enabled lending platform Moneyview is likely to turn into a unicorn as the Bengaluru-based firm appears close to finalizing a new round from new and existing investors, said two people familiar with details of the ongoing discussions. The firm last raised $75 million led by Apis Partners in December 2022. “Moneyview is in late stage talks to raise $50-60 million in Series F round,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity as talks are private. “New backers along with existing Apis Partners, Accel Partners and Evolvence India will participate in this round.” The terms of the deal are in the last leg of negotiation and Moneyview will surpass the $1 billion valuation mark, said sources. Moneyview has raised nearly $190 million (Rs 1,563 crore) to date and was valued at around $900 million (Rs 7,300 crore) in its last fundraise. The company had raised back to back rounds ( Series D and E) $75 million each in March and December 2022. If the deal gets through, Moneyview would be the third unicorn of the year. Krutrim SI Designs and Perfios made it to the unicorn club in 2024. Founded by Puneet Agarwal and Sanjay Aggarwal, Moneyview largely deals in personal and home loans through third party lenders. It also offers credit cards, credit score viewing and loans against property. The firm’s growth momentum and profitability have attracted new and existing investors, sources outlined. While The company is yet to disclose FY24 financial numbers, MoneyView’s revenue from operations grew 2.6X to Rs 577 crore in FY23. During the same period (FY23), its profit mounted 27X to Rs 163 crore from Rs 6 crore in FY22. “Moneyview is also set to acquire a mid stage fintech company,” said another source who also requested anonymity. “The terms of the acquisition have been finalized which is strategic in nature.” Entrackr couldn’t ascertain the name of the acquiree. Queries sent to Moneyview founders and Accel didn’t elicit any response. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, fintech startups raised over $2 billion across 62 deals during H1 2024. This accounted for 34% or one-third of the total fundraise during the period. When it comes to lending, the total fund raised stood at around $900 million as of the first half of this year.

Exclusive: BharatPe’s CMO Parth Joshi quits to start his own venture

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Exclusive: BharatPe’s CMO Parth Joshi quits to start his own venture
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BharatPe’s Chief Marketing Officer, Parth Joshi, has resigned to launch his own venture, according to sources familiar with the matter. Joshi joins a growing list of BharatPe executives who have departed in recent years to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. Joshi was appointed as BharatPe's CMO in June 2021. Before joining the fintech unicorn, he served as Head of Marketing at Reckitt for over five years. In the past, he also spent three years each at GSK and L’Oréal. As per sources, Joshi is on notice period. Confirming the development to Entrackr, a BharatPe Spokesperson said, "Parth Joshi has decided to embark on his entrepreneurial journey, and we respect his decision. At BharatPe, we take pride in fostering a culture that nurtures innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. We are always supportive of individuals who aspire to create meaningful impact, and we wish Parth the very best in his new endeavor." The development follows the recent exits of BharatPe’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Smriti Handa, and Chief Data Scientist, Ritesh Mohan Srivastava. Handa is set to pursue career opportunities abroad, while Srivastava has chosen to focus on his entrepreneurial ambitions.

Exclusive: Increff co-founder Romil Jain quits

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Exclusive: Increff co-founder Romil Jain quits
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Romil Jain, co-founder and former Chief Technical Officer of SaaS startup Increff, has left the firm, sources aware of the development told Entrackr. “Jain left Increff late last year and he’s likely to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity. Before founding Increff in 2016, Jain worked as a Chief Architect and Principal Engineer at DevFactory and Computer Associates. He co-founded Increff with Rahul Jain and Anshuman Agarwal. According to sources, Jain is expected to announce his new project soon. Increff has declined to comment on the story. This development coincides with the elevation of Vishal Raj as the new co-founder of the company. Raj, who has been with Increff for over seven years, is the current CTO of the company.

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