CarDekho Group has made a fresh investment of $10 million in Gurugram-based education technology platform CollegeDekho, strengthening its existing stake in the company. The funding marks a follow-on investment and reflects continued support for the platform’s growth strategy.
CollegeDekho operates an online discovery and guidance platform that helps students explore colleges and courses, prepare for entrance examinations, and manage the admissions process in India and abroad. The company works with over 2,000 universities and colleges across the country and overseas.
The latest funding comes at a stage when CollegeDekho has reported achieving profitability. The company has stated that the new capital will be used to expand its reach and deepen its engagement with students and educational institutions.
Expansion Plans Ahead
Founded in 2015, CollegeDekho was set up to address information gaps in higher education choices and admissions. Over time, it has expanded its offerings to include test preparation, counselling, and institutional partnerships aimed at improving student outcomes.
A key focus area for the company is expansion in tier-II and tier-III cities, where demand for structured guidance around higher education continues to grow. The platform has indicated that increased regional outreach will remain a priority in the coming phase.
CollegeDekho also runs a programme called CollegeDekho Assured, which connects students with industry-aligned degree courses offered by partner universities across India. The programme is positioned as a way to link education choices more closely with employability.
Usage And Performance
According to company disclosures, CollegeDekho recorded nearly 170 million sessions last year and supported more than 4 million students through various stages of the admissions process. These metrics have been cited as indicators of growing user engagement.
The company has said that profitability will allow it to invest further in technology, counselling services, and institutional collaboration. Efforts are also expected to continue in improving digital tools that help students make informed decisions.
CarDekho Group currently holds around a 40 percent stake in CollegeDekho, following multiple rounds of investment. The continued funding signals confidence in the platform’s business model and long-term potential in India’s education services market.
CarDekho Group Context
CarDekho Group was founded in 2008 and operates a portfolio of digital platforms across automotive classifieds, mobility, and financial services. Its platforms include CarDekho, BikeDekho, ZigWheels, InsuranceDekho, and Revv.
The group reports nearly 50 million monthly active users across its properties and counts several global and domestic investors among its backers. It achieved unicorn status in 2021 after a funding round that valued the company at around $1.2 billion.
The investment in CollegeDekho follows recent developments in the automotive marketplace space, including the end of acquisition discussions between CarTrade Tech and Girnar Software, the parent entity behind CarDekho and BikeDekho.
Edtech Investment Landscape
The funding comes at a time when India’s edtech sector is seeing selective investment, with greater emphasis on sustainable business models and profitability. Companies demonstrating steady growth and clear revenue visibility have continued to attract capital.
CollegeDekho’s focus on counselling-led services and institutional partnerships places it in a distinct segment within the broader edtech market. The company’s approach combines digital discovery with offline support in key regions.
As competition intensifies across education platforms, the ability to scale responsibly while maintaining profitability is expected to be closely watched. The latest investment is likely to support CollegeDekho’s efforts to consolidate its position in India’s higher education guidance space.
