AI edtech startup Arivihan raises $4.17 million pre-series A led by Prosus and Accel

Funding

Bengaluru-based edtech startup Arivihan has raised $4.17 million (around Rs 34.7 crore) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prosus Ventures and Accel, with participation from GSF Investors. The round comes at a time when investors are increasingly backing AI-led startups across sectors.

The fresh capital will be used to expand Arivihan’s presence into three additional states, strengthen its AI research and language support capabilities, and scale its on-ground marketing and distribution strategy, the firm said in a media statement on July 31.

The company had earlier raised $750,000 in a seed round from Accel Atoms.

Moneycontrol reported the developments first in April that venture capital (VC) firms such as Accel, Prosus, Stellaris Venture Partners, Vertex Ventures and others are in advanced stages of investing in at least six artificial intelligence (AI) startups including Arihivihan, as investors across the board look to strengthen their AI portfolio and increase exposure to an industry that has become a favourite among investors.

Founded in 2024 by IIT Roorkee alumni Ritesh Singh Chandel and Sonu Kumar, along with seasoned math educator Rushabh Kothari, Arivihan claims to be India’s first fully automated AI tutor platform, offering personalized learning through interactive video lectures, instant doubt-solving, and AI-driven study plans.

The platform eliminates the need for live teachers, enabling 10x scalability and affordability compared to traditional coaching models, according to the founders.

“India has 250 million students, yet quality personalized education remains a privilege for few. Traditional coaching models simply cannot scale to serve Bharat’s massive student population at affordable price points,” said Ritesh Singh, co-founder and CEO of Arivihan. “Our AI-first approach makes education truly personalized for every student, regardless of their location or economic background. This funding allows us to accelerate our mission of democratizing world-class education across Real Bharat,” he added.

Arivihan currently serves students preparing for State Board, CBSE, and NEET examinations, with a focus on Class 12 learners from smaller towns and rural areas.

The company said that 80% of its subscribed students come from Tier 3 cities and rural regions, and those students recorded a 42% improvement in performance within 30 days of joining the platform. More than 150 students scored above 90% in their Class 12 board exams, with four entering the Top 10 in the state merit list.

“GenAI is changing the economics of edtech, and Arivihan’s traction and outcomes so far show they are uniquely positioned to crack affordable, personalized learning at scale,” Anagh Prasad, investor at Accel said.

Arivihan plans to grow its academic team, onboard experienced NEET faculty, and hire across product, marketing and engineering functions as it builds out its presence nationwide.