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Byju Raveendran, the founder of Byju's, once a big player in the edtech game with a $22 billion valuation, now says the company is basically worthless. He blames this on some bad decisions, fast expansion, and a tough market that got worse when key investors pulled out. Despite the gloomy news, Raveendran is still holding out hope for a bounce-back.

Byju’s Founder Admitted Edtech Value Has Dropped To 'Zero - Looma News

Byju valuation is zero Now

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Byju valuation is zero Now- Grapevine

- Byju's founder, Raveendran, declared the company's worth as zero after key investors resigned from the board.
- The resignations made it impossible for the edtech firm to raise further funds.
- Raveendran expressed regret over taking the Term Loan B, which he described as the most expensive capital.
- The company is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, with the National Company Law Tribunal initiating insolvency proceedings against Byju's.
- Despite the crisis, Raveendran remains optimistic about a turnaround and insists there has been no fraud within the company.

Source: [Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/investors-leaving-board-was-biggest-setback-byjus-now-worth-zero-founder-raveendran-our-bureau/articleshow/114320123.cms)

Byju's Founder Declares Company Worth Zero After Investor Exodus

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Byju's now valued at $0 🙈

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Most of us are curious of how decisions are made in major VC funds, as these funds are private and only share this information with their Limited Partners (LPs).

For the unknown, there are VC funds known as Corporate Venture Capital funds, which are the venture arms of corporate firms; they are required to disclose the performance of their CVC funds to the general public.

Prosus, one of the largest funds in this category, has just released its 2024 Annual Report, so thought it would be helpful to share the key takeaways with you all. So, here we go:

1/ Swiggy: On the Launchpad
Swiggy continues to impress with a 26% surge in its gross order value and a robust user base that's grown to 104 million. The food delivery giant isn't just expanding—it's preparing to soar with a confidential IPO filing. Swiggy's blend of core deliveries and quick-commerce ventures positions it as a frontrunner in the food-tech race.

2/ Byju's: A Reality Check
The tides have turned for Byju’s, once a darling of the edtech world, now facing a stark reality with a $493 million valuation write-down by Prosus. This significant markdown is a wake-up call to the high-flying valuations in the edtech sector, spotlighting the need for sustainable financial health over speculative growth.

3/ PayU: Quietly Confident
While specific updates on PayU were sparse, its role in Prosus’s fintech ambitions remains pivotal. PayU continues to weave through Prosus's strategy, likely focusing on enlarging its digital payment solutions and tapping into burgeoning financial service opportunities in emerging markets.

4/ PharmEasy: Unsung Potential
PharmEasy's story remains under the radar in this year’s dispatch. However, as a component of Prosus's health tech ventures, it’s poised to play a crucial role in expanding accessible digital healthcare solutions, streamlining services from prescriptions to doorstep delivery.

The Bigger Picture? Prosus's strategy paints a vivid portrait of India's evolving startup ecosystem. It's no longer just about rapid growth and sky-high valuations. The game has changed:

1/ Sustainability is king: Byju's fall from grace is a stark reminder that financial health trumps speculative growth.
2/ IPO readiness matters: Swiggy's preparations show the market's appetite for well-prepared tech giants.
3/ Quiet expansion: PayU and PharmEasy's low-key presence suggests strategic focus on steady growth over flashy headlines.
4/ Diversification is key: Prosus's varied portfolio highlights the importance of spreading bets across sectors.

Checkout their annual report at https://www.prosus.com/~/media/Files/P/Prosus-CORP/AR2024/1latestfinancialresults/04annualreport/fy2024annualreport.pdf - happy reading!

Would you like more breakdowns of such reports and documents? Let us know in comments below 👇🏽

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/blackrock-cuts-byjus-fair-value-by-62-for-the-second-time-since-october-2022-10701291.html

Byjus valuation dropped to $8.4 billion by BlackRock

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Sad state of Indian Edtech. Next would be Unacademy.

BlackRock has yet again cut the value of its holding in Byju's, slashing the implied valuation of the Indian startup to $1 billion from $22 billion in BlackRock has cut the value of its holding in Byju's, slashing the implied valuation of the Indian startup to $1 billion from $22 billion in early 2022.

BlackRock cuts Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 billion | TechCrunch

Just in : BlackRock cuts Byju’s valuation by 95% to $1 billion 🌀

Byju says no science behind valuation

Investment giant Prosus has written down the valuation of edtech giant Byju's to below $3 billion, marking a steep drop from the $22 billion valuation the Prosus has marked down the valuation of Byju's, India's most valuable startup, to below $3 billion.

Prosus cuts valuation of Byju's, India's most valuable startup, to below $3 billion | TechCrunch

Byju’s valuation reduced from $22Bn to sub $3Bn by Prosus

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https://thearcweb.com/article/byju-raveendran-1-billion-agm-8SWZHKi0REGjA6g4

Byju’s has faced consolidated losses of nearly Rs 8,300 crore ($1 billion) in FY22... Reminds me of "जितने का बबुआ नहीं उतने का झुनझुना"

- BYJU'S founder and CEO Byju Raveendran claims the company is on the brink of reversing its negative business cycle and launching BYJU'S 3.0, an AI-driven educational platform.
- Raveendran stated that the founders have infused approximately INR 7,500 Cr into the company over the past 29 months to meet operational needs.
- The company has failed to clear July 2024 salaries, with Raveendran blaming lenders and promising prompt payment once control is regained.
- Despite financial challenges, BYJU'S remains the largest edtech platform globally with 150 Mn monthly users, transitioning to a sustainable business model.
- Raveendran addressed ongoing legal battles with US-based lenders and denied any personal investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement. 

 Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/byjus-on-the-verge-of-a-turnaround-investors-ready-to-back-the-company-byju-raveendran/)

BYJU'S On The Verge Of A Turnaround, Investors Ready To Back The Company: Byju Raveendran

Case registered earlier this month appears to involve a dispute on sponsorship payments for the Indian cricket team.

BCCI drags Byju’s to NCLT

Byjus turning profitable

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Remember that poem 'Ozymandias'

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Prosus just released their annual report - was checking it out and saw that they've written off 100% of their Byju's stake

For the unaware, they're Byju's largest share holder with ~10% of the business - their stake was last valued at 2 billion.

They're writing off TWO BILLION - let that sink in!

Also they've marked down their stake in pharmeasy by 35% 🤔

Prosus says Bye-ju's 👋🏼

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Byjus Valuation Sliced By 99% - Rasing a 200 million $ through rights issue at 250 million dollars

If founders care more about customer then they don't have to bow infront of VCs.

Customer Obsession >> Funding Obsession

Byjus debacle $ 22B to $ 1B.

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Hiring for a bunch of roles for an early stage startup. Salaries of people who have been laid off is through the roof

2-3 years experience asking for 30-40l and while we chose not to judge the experience and spoke to a few of them, most of them are not even worth half of the pay. 

Many are jobless since last 2-3 months and none of them are willing to take a paycut of even 5-6L and are willing to stay jobless ( probably have a ton of savings )

Market correction is necessary.

Roles : PM, software engineers, generalists

What's wrong with salaries

If you are paid less, don’t extrapolate it on others. If they are willing to wait, let them. You should keep praying for “corrections”.

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From hero to zero! Byju’s inching towards bankruptcy

So after dodging many bullets Byju's finally goes to Insolvency Trial. 

Does anyone have any news of what's happening inside the company?

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