Post the pandemic, offline or physical learning centres including schools and coaching institutes have taken a hit, while online classes have thrived

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With the latest funding round, Byju's has further narrowed its valuation gap with digital payments platform Paytm, which presently enjoys a valuation of $16 billion, as per the Hurun India Unicorn Index 2020

The top 10 unicorns in the country make up 78 per cent of the total value of India's unicorns. Paytm alone claims nearly 22 per cent of the total valuation share of these unicorns, with a valuation of $16 billion

The firm is cashing in on the surge in interest in online education

The fresh funding values Byju's at $10.8 billion as against last valuation at $10.5 billion from its earlier Series F round that was secured in August

Vaccine maker Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla in Fortune's global '40 under 40' listSerum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla is among the \"emerging leaders\" from across the world named by Fortune in its annual list of 40 most influential people under the age of 40. Byju Raveendran, co-founder of India's leading education technology company Byju's, Reliance Jio Board Directors Isha Ambani, and Akash Ambani are the other young guns from India to feature on the coveted list.App...

The 2020 Fortune 40 under 40 list highlights 40 influential people each in five categories of technology, healthcare, finance, media and entertainment, and government and politics from across the world

This year's list includes 40 influential people under 40 years of age in five categories -- finance, technology, healthcare, government and politics, and media and entertainment

During the lockdown Byju's started offering personalised online coaching by introducing live classes. These scheduled classes are to help students solve their doubts and get one-on-one guidance

In an official statement released by Byju's on Wednesday evening, it will make substantial investments in WhiteHat Jr's technology platform as well as product innovation

Once the deal is sealed with Russia-Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner's firm, the online education provider would become the second-most valuable startup after Alibaba Group Holding-backed financial payments brand, Paytm

Byju Raveendran, long considered a poster-boy of the start-up world spoke to India Today TV about how the coronavirus pandemic had affected the education industry and how online education was having its moment despite the crisis. India, which has converted its technology expertise into many successful start-ups that employ millions, is now looking at ways to battle this corona-induced economic slowdown. BYJU's founder Byju Raveendran shared his thoughts about not just surviving but thriving during this crisis. Watch the video for more.Also Read: Dr Reddy's Srikakulam plant receives USFDA nod; lifts overhang

With this fresh round of funding, Byju's has become India's third most valued start-up with valuation at about $8 billion

Forbes India Rich List 2019: Wipro founder and tech tycoon Azim Premji who gave a substantial portion of his fortune in March this year saw his net worth plunge to $7.2 billion from $21 billion last year.

Forbes India Rich List 2019: This is the 12th consecutive year that Ambani has topped the list despite being a 'challenging year' for the Indian economy, according to the American business magazine. Ambani's wealth swelled to $51.4 billion this year.

Divya Gokulnath of Byju's is making efforts to bring more women in leadership roles

Any improvement in the education sector in India has been in fits and starts. So, while the draft National Education Policy suggests changes in all segments of the sector, online coaching courses and MOOCs help fill in the gaps

Byju Raveendran, the founder of Byju's learning app, is the newest billionaire in the country. The parent company of the app Think & Learn Pvt. recently raised $150 million in fresh funding taking the company's valuation to near $6 billion. Byju Raveendran holds more than 21 per cent stake in the company, making him one of the youngest billionaires. But, Byju didn't taste success overnight. Watch this video to know about the journey and an incredible success story of the teacher-turned-entrepreneur. 

Byju Raveendran's edutech firm, named after himself, Byju's will soon replace Oppo as the main logo on Indian cricket team's jersey. Byju's, which started operations in 2015, is arguably the world's top eductech company. However, this success story begins in a small Kerala village called Azhikode where the founder of Byju's grew up. Watch this video to know the success story of the Kerala boy Byju Raveendran.