Varthana

Varthana is an Indian startup that is focused on transforming affordable education in India. Founded in 2013, the company provides loans and support to affordable private schools in India, with the aim of improving access to quality education for low-income and emerging middle-class families. Varthana partners with education entrepreneurs who are passionate about improving access to quality education in low-income communities, often ex-educators themselves. These entrepreneurs are driven by their mission to provide superior education and typically use loans to enhance the quality or capacity of their schools.

The latest investment in Varthana occurred on 15 April 2024, with BlueOrchard Finance S A providing a INR834.00M debt financing investment. The startup operates in the education, finance, financial services, and banking industries, with its headquarters located in India.

Varthana's efforts to improve access to quality education in India, particularly for low-income families, make it an attractive investment opportunity for venture capitalists looking to support impactful initiatives in the education and financial sectors.