GyanDhan Raises ₹50 Cr to Expand Education Financing Across India

GyanDhan, a New Delhi-based education financing platform, has raised ₹50 Cr in a new round led by Classplus and Pravega Ventures. The funding will accelerate the company’s mission to make higher education financing more accessible for students across India.

Founded by Ankit Mehra and Jainesh Sinha, GyanDhan offers an end-to-end student financing stack, including loan assistance, scholarship support, admission counseling, visa guidance, and financial tools like EMI calculators, credit cards, and forex services tailored to study-abroad journeys.

The capital will be used to:

>Scale its consultant partnership network

>Double partnered banks and NBFCs from 15 to 30

>Expand to 50+ Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities

>Grow teams across tech, credit, and sales

>Invest in community initiatives like student workshops and financial literacy sessions

GyanDhan currently partners with top institutions like SBI, ICICI Bank, and Credila Financial Services Limited, and works with 100+ education consultants via its proprietary SaaS platform, streamlining the financing journey for thousands of students every year.

As demand for global education rises, GyanDhan is building the infrastructure layer that powers affordable, accessible, and informed financing for the next generation of Indian students.

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