'''Byju's (stylised as BYJU'S''') was an Indian multinational educational technology company, headquartered in Bengaluru. It was founded in 2011 by Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath. At its peak, it was the world's most valuable edtech startup, with a valuation of $22 billion in 2022. However, by October 2024, multiple media reports indicated that its valuation had effectively dropped to zero. As of April 2023, BYJU'S claimed to have over 150 million registered students.
'''Byju's (stylised as BYJU'S''') was an Indian multinational educational technology company, headquartered in Bengaluru. It was founded in 2011 by Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath. At its peak, it was the world's most valuable edtech startup, with a valuation of $22 billion in 2022. However, by October 2024, multiple media reports indicated that its valuation had effectively dropped to zero. As of April 2023, BYJU'S claimed to have over 150 million registered students.
In 2024, the company faced severe financial and operational challenges due to which it laid off approximately 500 employees, mainly from its sales and marketing departments.
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