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.