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Veranda Learning completes first‑ever QIP worth Rs 357 Cr

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Veranda Learning completes first‑ever QIP worth Rs 357 Cr
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Veranda Learning, an education company offering end-to-end learning solutions across the education value chain, has completed its first-ever Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), raising Rs 357.42 crores through the issuance of 1,58,71,173 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each. The QIP witnessed participation from domestic and global institutional investors, including Authum Investment, Trust Mutual Fund, Resonance Opportunities Fund, Necta Bloom VCC, Saint Capital Fund, among others. The proceeds will be used to deleverage the balance sheet, including repayment of the Ascertis Credit facility and growth initiatives across verticals, aimed at unlocking long-term shareholder value, Veranda said in a press release. According to Veranda, the demand reflects broad endorsement of its differentiated multi-vertical education model and its long-term growth strategy. Systematix Corporate Services acted as the sole Book-Running Lead Manager for the transaction. Veranda Learning offers a variety of training programs, including competitive exam preparation for exams like State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA, as well as professional upskilling courses. The company operates through a multi-modal delivery system, including online, offline, and hybrid formats. Founded in 2018 by the Kalpathi AGS Group, Veranda Learning has a presence across schools, test prep, study abroad, software upskilling, and higher education. Its differentiated pedagogy, multi-modal delivery, and commitment to student outcomes have driven rapid expansion across India. It aims to democratize high-quality education at scale using technology, robust academic frameworks, and outcome-driven models.

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Veranda Learning acquires 40.41% Stake in BB Virtuals and 65% in Navkar Digital

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Veranda Learning acquires 40.41% Stake in BB Virtuals and 65% in Navkar Digital Veranda Learning Solutions has acquired a 40.41% stake in the CA coaching class BB Virtuals and a 65% stake in the offline coaching provider in Gujarat, Navkar Digital. Veranda Learning will buy an additional 10.59% stake in BB Virtuals by June 2025. This will strengthen Veranda Learning's position in commerce education across India, and its commerce division is expected to reach a pro forma EBITDA of over Rs 120 crore for FY25. Founded in 2018 by Kalpathi AGS Group, Veranda is a publicly listed digital learning platform offering test prep for government exams, banking, insurance, railways, and more. In December last year, Veranda Learning Solutions received approvals to raise Rs 250 crore through a preferential issue. Started by Bhanwar Borana, BB Virtuals is an online platform for CA and commerce aspirants. BB Virtuals claims to have trained over 200,000 students online, producing more than 500 all-India rank-holders. With BB Virtuals’ strong online presence, Veranda will amplify its reach, offering a wider range of resources to support students pursuing professional qualifications in the Commerce segment. Navkar Digital is a well-established offline education platform for chartered accountancy (CA), company secretary (CS), and cost & management accountancy (CMA) aspirants in Gujarat.

Listed education company Veranda Learning raises Rs 425 crore debt from BPEA Credit

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Listed education company Veranda Learning raises Rs 425 crore debt from BPEA Credit
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Veranda Learning, an education company offering competitive exam preparation and professional skilling programs, has raised Rs 425 crore through NCDs. The funds will be used for acquisitions, refinancing debts, and enhancing working capital. Veranda aims to dominate the education sector and sees this funding as instrumental in achieving strategic expansion goals. BPEA Credit's investment is a significant endorsement, and Anand Rathi Advisors highlights the attractiveness of the education sector for investors. Veranda has a successful acquisition strategy, with over Rs 1,000 crore invested and substantial revenue growth. Founded in 2018, Veranda offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem leveraging technology and personalization.

Agritech startup DeHaat completes its first ESOP buyback

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Agritech startup DeHaat completes its first ESOP buyback
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Full stack agritech platform DeHaat has completed an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) buyback program worth Rs 10 crore ($1.2 million). This is the first ever ESOP buyback for the Patna and Gurugram-based company. “The buyback saw 153 team members spread across senior vice president rank to field teams got the opportunity of wealth creation,” said Rishu Garg, who heads the people function at DeHaat. To date, DeHaat has issued ESOPs worth over Rs 100 crore ($12 million) to more than 200 individuals. DeHaat is a marketplace for the agricultural sector which offers distribution of high-quality agrarian inputs, advisory, lending, and market linkages for selling their produce. The company recently roped in Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi as its brand endorser and onboarded agri industry veteran Dr. K V Subbarao as its first Independent Advisor. DeHaat’s gross revenue grew 54.2% to Rs 1,965 crore in FY23 from Rs 1,274 crore in FY22. The company said that its revenue from operations increased 40% to Rs 2,700 crore while losses was reduced by 50% in FY24. The firm aims to achieve full year profitability during FY25. Dehaat has raised around $230 million to date and was valued at over $705 million according to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible. Last week, study abroad platform Leverage Edu announced its second ESOP buyback program. In the ongoing calendar year, Urban Company, MyGate, Classplus, Meesho, The Sleep Company, XYXX, and Pocket FM also completed their ESOP buyback scheme.

HealthKart raises $153 Mn, completes first ever ESOP buyback

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HealthKart raises $153 Mn, completes first ever ESOP buyback
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