Arivihan Secures $10 Million to Scale AI Tutoring Platform Across India

Arivihan Secures $10 Million Series A Funding

Edtech startup Arivihan has raised $10 million in Series A funding co-led by existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures, with an additional $200,000 from angel investors associated with accelerator GSF3

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. The funding round values the Indore-based company at approximately $60 million, representing a 3.3X jump in valuation4

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. With this latest round, Arivihan has raised more than $15 million in total funding to date3

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Expansion Plans for AI-Powered Tutoring Platform

Cofounder and chief executive Ritesh Singh Chandel stated that Arivihan will use the funds to cover almost all state boards by year-end, expand its CBSE offering, and deepen its presence in medical entrance exam preparation1

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. The company plans to strengthen its geographical footprint across India, particularly in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar4

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. The startup will also scale performance marketing and bolster on-ground distribution networks to reach more students3

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AI Tutoring Without Human Teachers

Founded in 2022 by IIT Roorkee alumni Ritesh Singh Chandel, Sonu Kumar and Rushabh Kothari, Arivihan operates as a fully-automated AI-driven learning platform for school students3

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. The platform offers interactive video lessons, doubt resolution, and personalized study plans without any involvement of human teachers3

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. This approach enables students to receive help without relying completely on traditional classroom or coaching centre models2

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Focus on Tier-II, Tier-III Cities and Rural Markets

Arivihan currently caters to state boards, CBSE students and NEET aspirants, with a focus on Class 12 students in Tier-II and Tier-III cities as well as rural areas3

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. The company reports that 80% of its subscribers come from Tier-III cities and rural locations2

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. This focus on underserved markets demonstrates the potential for AI tutoring to bridge educational gaps in areas where access to quality coaching remains limited.

Strengthening Vernacular-Language Capabilities

As part of its expansion strategy, Arivihan plans to strengthen its vernacular-language capabilities to better serve students across diverse linguistic backgrounds2

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. The company will also increase its AI research efforts to improve the effectiveness of its AI-powered tutoring platform4

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. These enhancements aim to make personalized education accessible to students who may not have access to expensive in-person coaching.

Revenue Growth Amid Edtech Sector Challenges

Arivihan's revenue jumped nearly 14.8X to Rs 3.14 crore in FY25, up from Rs 21.29 lakh in FY24, though the company posted a loss of Rs 4.45 crore in FY254

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. The fundraise comes amid renewed investor confidence in the Indian edtech sector after years of stagnant revenues and funding winter. Homegrown edtech ventures managed to attract just $249 million in funding in 2025, down 56% year-over-year3

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AI Opens New Opportunities in Edtech

Anagh Prasad from Accel noted that AI has finally made it possible to deliver truly personalized online education that can match the effectiveness of bespoke and expensive in-person coaching3

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. AI appears to have opened up new opportunities for edtech startups betting on personalized offerings, with several new ventures launching AI-based learning platforms this year3

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. Watch how Arivihan scales its AI tutoring services across multiple state boards while maintaining quality and whether its automated approach can sustain growth in a competitive market where traditional coaching models still dominate.