Arivihan
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Edtech |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Founder | Ritesh Singh Chandel, Sonu Kumar, Rushabh Kothari |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India |
Key people | Ritesh Singh Chandel (CEO), Sonu Kumar (CTO), Rushabh Kothari |
| Services | AI-driven tutoring, interactive video lectures, doubt-solving, personalized study plans |
| Revenue | ₹3.25 crore (FY25) |
Number of employees | 50+ (2025) |
| Website | arivihan |
Arivihan is an Indian edtech startup based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2024. The company focuses on providing AI-driven personalized coaching for K-12 students, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities and rural areas of India. Its platform offers interactive video lectures, real-time doubt-solving, and algorithmically generated study plans tailored to individual student needs. Arivihan targets students preparing for CBSE, state board, and NEET examinations, with a mission to make quality education accessible at affordable prices. The startup has gained attention for its innovative use of AI to deliver education in vernacular languages like Hindi and Hinglish, addressing the needs of underserved student populations.[1][2]
Founders & Leadership
- Ritesh Singh Chandel (CEO): An IIT Roorkee alumnus, Chandel leads Arivihan's strategic vision and operations. He has a background in technology and education, with prior experience in scaling tech-driven solutions for Indian markets.[3]
- Sonu Kumar (CTO): Also an IIT Roorkee graduate, Kumar oversees Arivihan's AI and technology development. His expertise lies in building scalable AI systems, with a focus on natural language processing for regional languages.[1]
- Rushabh Kothari (Chief Academic Officer): A seasoned mathematics educator, Kothari designs Arivihan’s academic content and ensures alignment with CBSE and NEET curricula. He brings extensive teaching experience to the platform’s pedagogical approach.[4]
Origin & Founding Story
Arivihan was founded in 2024 by IIT Roorkee alumni Ritesh Singh Chandel and Sonu Kumar, along with math educator Rushabh Kothari. The idea emerged from their observation that quality education was inaccessible to millions of students in India’s Tier II, Tier III, and rural areas due to financial and language barriers. Leveraging AI, they developed a fully automated tutoring platform to deliver personalized, affordable education in vernacular languages. Initially launched in Madhya Pradesh for Class 12 state board students, Arivihan expanded to support NEET aspirants and entered states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh. The founders aimed to address the education gap for 200 million low-income and middle-class students, offering coaching at one-tenth the cost of traditional models.[5][6]
Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Arivihan founded by Ritesh Singh Chandel, Sonu Kumar, and Rushabh Kothari in Bengaluru.[1] |
| 2024 | Raised $750,000 in seed funding through Accel’s Atoms program.[2] |
| 2024 | Launched platform in Madhya Pradesh targeting Class 12 state board students.[5] |
| 2025 | Expanded to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh.[7] |
| 2025 | Secured $4.17 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Prosus and Accel.[8] |
| 2025 | Reported 15,000 subscriptions and ₹3.25 crore in revenue for FY25.[7] |
Funding
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | Seed | $138,000 | Undisclosed[9] |
| March 2024 | Seed | $500,000 | GSF, India Accelerator, Accel Atoms[9] |
| July 2025 | Pre-Series A | $4.17 million | Prosus Ventures, Accel, GSF Investors[1] |
Business Model
Arivihan operates a D2C subscription-based model, offering AI-driven tutoring services at ₹300 per month, significantly lower than traditional coaching fees. Its primary customer segment includes K-12 students in Tier II, Tier III, and rural areas preparing for CBSE, state board, and NEET examinations. The platform leverages a custom-trained, open-source AI model to deliver personalized content, eliminating the need for live teachers, which enhances scalability and reduces costs. Revenue is generated through subscriptions, with a focus on affordability to cater to low-income and middle-class families. Arivihan also employs on-ground marketing and distribution strategies to reach students in underserved regions.[5][3]
Products / Services
Arivihan offers the following key services:
- Interactive Video Lectures: AI-generated lectures tailored to individual student needs, available in Hindi, Hinglish, and other vernacular languages.[1]
- Real-Time Doubt-Solving: Instant query resolution using AI, with a reported 97% accuracy rate.[7]
- Personalized Study Plans: Algorithmically generated study plans aligned with CBSE, state board, and NEET syllabi.[4]
- Practice Sheets and Mock Tests: Subject-specific resources for mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, accessible via Android app.[9]
Growth & Metrics
As of 2025, Arivihan has achieved significant traction:
- User Base: 15,000 paid subscribers in FY25, with a target of 80,000–100,000 subscribers by year-end.[7]
- Revenue: Generated ₹3.25 crore in FY25.[7]
- Reach: Operates in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh, with 80% of subscribers from Tier III and rural areas.[3]
- Performance Impact: 80% of subscribed students showed a 42% improvement in performance within 30 days, with 150 students scoring above 90% in Class 12 board exams.[3]
- Team Size: Over 50 employees, with plans to expand academic, product, marketing, and engineering teams.[10]
- Query Resolution: Handles 700,000 monthly student queries with AI.[7]
Legal Entity Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal Name | Arivihan Technologies Private Limited |
| Foundation Date | 2019[11] |
| Registrar of Companies (ROC) | RoC-Gwalior |
| Corporate Identification Number (CIN) | U72900MP2019PTC049904 |
| Registered Address | No. 975/A, Pandit Dindayal Upadhya Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India - 452010 |
| Email ID | doubtbuzter@gmail.com |
| Company Status | Active |
| Directors | Ritesh Singh Chandel, Sonu Kumar, Rushabh Kothari |
| Authorized Share Capital | INR 2,50,000.00 |
| Paid-up Capital | INR 1,60,970.00 |
Media & Public Recognition
Arivihan has received significant media coverage for its innovative approach to edtech:
- Featured in The Economic Times for its $4.17 million funding round and focus on rural education.[7]
- Highlighted by YourStory as a pioneer in AI-native learning platforms.[1]
- Recognized by Inc42 as a key player in India’s edtech resurgence in 2025.[8]
- Covered by Digital Learning for its affordable pricing and vernacular language support.[5]
- Mentioned in Moneycontrol for its academic outcomes and scalability.[3]
- Noted by Zee Business for its contribution to democratizing education.[4]
- Praised by Indian Startup Times for bridging the education gap in underserved regions.[2]
- Featured in Indian Startup News for its AI-driven tutoring model.[10]
- Acknowledged on LinkedIn for its hiring initiatives in mathematics, physics, and chemistry education.[12]
- Covered by StartupNews.fyi for its Pre-Series A funding and expansion plans.[13]
FAQs
- What is Arivihan’s primary focus?
- Arivihan provides AI-driven personalized coaching for K-12 students, targeting CBSE, state board, and NEET preparation in India’s Tier II, Tier III, and rural areas.[6]
- How does Arivihan make education affordable?
- The platform offers subscriptions at ₹300 per month, leveraging AI to eliminate the need for live teachers, reducing costs significantly.[5]
- Which regions does Arivihan serve?
- Arivihan operates in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh, with plans for further expansion.[7]
- What are Arivihan’s key offerings?
- The platform provides interactive video lectures, real-time doubt-solving, personalized study plans, and practice resources in vernacular languages.[1]
External Links
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "AI-edtech startup Arivihan raises $4.17M from Prosus, Accel". YourStory. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Edtech Startup Arivihan Raises $4.17 Million in Pre-Series A Round". Indian Startup Times. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "AI edtech startup Arivihan raises $4.17 million pre-series A". Moneycontrol. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Edtech startup Arivihan gets $4.17 million funding". Zee Business. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "EdTech startup Arivihan secures $4.17 million". Digital Learning. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Arivihan – India's First Fully Automated Vernacular Online Learning Platform". Arivihan. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 "Edtech firm Arivihan raises $4.17 million from Prosus, Accel". The Economic Times. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Edtech Startup Arivihan Nets $4.2 Mn". Inc42. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Arivihan - 2025 Company Profile, Funding & Financials". Tracxn. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Arivihan, a startup offering fully automated AI-led coaching, raises $4.17 million". Indian Startup News. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "ARIVIHAN TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED". ZaubaCorp. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "Arivihan Technologies". LinkedIn. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "Edtech Startup Arivihan Nets $4.2 Mn". StartupNews.fyi. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.