Is Byju's a Swadeshi Company?
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Byju's is not owned by Indians. It is currently owned by General Atlantic, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Qatar Investment Authority from USA, Qatar. Foreign investors hold majority stake.
Byju's was founded in India in 2011 by Byju Raveendran. However, it was acquired by General Atlantic, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Qatar Investment Authority in N/A (Investment), making it a foreign-controlled company despite its Indian origins.
No, Byju's is not a Swadeshi company. Majority owned by American and Middle Eastern investment firms
Byju's is owned by General Atlantic, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Qatar Investment Authority from USA, Qatar. Foreign investors hold majority stake. The acquisition took place in N/A (Investment) for $5.8+ billion (cumulative).
Byju's is not publicly listed on Indian stock exchanges as a standalone entity.
Byju's was acquired in N/A (Investment) by General Atlantic, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Qatar Investment Authority for $5.8+ billion (cumulative).
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