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Byju's Collapse: From $22 Billion Valuation to Insolvency

Founder Byju Raveendran admits strategic errors and faces allegations as the edtech giant's value plummets to zero.

  • Byju's aggressive expansion and acquisition strategy led to significant financial strain and mounting debts.
  • The post-pandemic slowdown in online education demand further exacerbated Byju's financial woes.
  • Key investors withdrew support, and major board members resigned citing governance issues, complicating fundraising efforts.
  • Legal disputes and loan defaults prompted insolvency proceedings, freezing company assets and suspending Raveendran.
  • Raveendran denies fraud allegations and remains optimistic about Byju's mission despite the company's downfall.
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