Delhi-based edtech startup Leverage Edu, which helps Indian students secure admissions to global colleges, reported a loss of Rs 106 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2025.
This comes even as the company achieved 91% year-on-year growth in revenue, scaling operations rapidly across India’s competitive edtech sector.
Strong Revenue Growth Amid Rapid Expansion
Revenue from operations jumped to Rs 173 crore in FY25 from Rs 90.6 crore in FY24, highlighting a sharp increase in the company’s operating scale. Leverage Edu expanded its services and outreach significantly, reflecting strong demand for guidance and admissions support for global universities.
The startup’s year-on-year growth in operational scale exceeded 90%, signaling successful market traction and increasing customer adoption.
Losses Widen Amid Aggressive Scaling
Despite the revenue growth, losses widened by 56% year-on-year, crossing the Rs 100 crore threshold. The company’s aggressive expansion strategy contributed to higher operating costs, including:
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Increased marketing and student acquisition spend
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Hiring and onboarding of additional counselors and operational staff
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Expansion into new cities and markets
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Investments in technology platforms and infrastructure
While the losses highlight the cost of rapid scaling, they also reflect Leverage Edu’s ambition to capture a larger share of India’s growing student mobility market.
The Edtech Opportunity
India is the world’s largest source of students studying abroad, and demand for admission counseling, test prep, and placement guidance continues to rise.
Leverage Edu positions itself as a one-stop platform for students, providing services such as:
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University admissions guidance
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Test preparation support
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Scholarship and funding advisory
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Career mentorship
The company’s growth in FY25 reflects a rising trend among Indian students seeking structured guidance for overseas education.
Challenges and Future Outlook
While Leverage Edu has scaled rapidly, profitability remains a challenge. Many edtech startups face a similar scenario where top-line growth comes at the expense of widening losses due to aggressive marketing and expansion.
The company will need to balance growth with operational efficiency and cost control to move toward sustainable profitability in future fiscal years.
Analysts note that the edtech sector is highly competitive, and differentiation through technology, personalized services, and global partnerships will be key to maintaining momentum without further escalating losses.
Key Takeaways
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Revenue nearly doubled to Rs 173 crore in FY25
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Losses widened 56% year-on-year to Rs 106 crore
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Operational scale grew over 90% YoY
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Expansion and aggressive growth strategies drove higher costs
Leverage Edu’s FY25 performance highlights the trade-off between rapid market expansion and profitability, a common theme in India’s booming edtech ecosystem.
