New Delhi, September 03, 2025: Skilling-focused edtech platform Seekho has secured $28 million (₹250 crore) in its Series B funding round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Goodwater Capital and existing backers Lightspeed Venture Partners and Elevation Capital. The startup said the fresh capital will be used to expand content formats and build an AI-driven tech stack for educational videos.
Seekho’s Growth in Edtech
Founded in 2020 by Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani, Seekho operates as a short-video learning platform offering bite-sized educational content across categories such as technology, finance, social media, and professional skills.
The startup differentiates itself from entertainment-first video platforms by focusing on professional growth, self-improvement, and career development through structured micro-learning.
Since inception, Seekho has raised $11.5 million from early investors including LetsVenture, Trica, Super Morpheus, Yuj Ventures, Peak XV Partners, and the JM Financial Group’s family office.
The company claims to have 25 million monthly active visitors, growing 60% quarter-over-quarter, and has crossed 100 million app downloads on the Google Play Store. Users can access ad-free content with a ₹199 monthly subscription.
Seekho’s $28 Mn Series B Funding
The Series B funding round marks a critical step in Seekho’s expansion strategy.
Seekho Series B Funding – Key Highlights
- Round Size: $28 million (₹250 crore)
- Lead Investor: Bessemer Venture Partners
- Other Participants: Goodwater Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Elevation Capital
- Founded: 2020
- Focus: Bite-sized educational videos, professional growth, AI-powered learning stack
The startup said the fresh funds will go towards:
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- Building an AI-powered learning stack to personalize video recommendations
- Introducing new content formats beyond traditional short learning clips
- Expanding distribution and scaling platform infrastructure
Short-Video Learning in India
The Indian short-video content market has exploded with platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, which command active user bases of 462 million and 392.5 million, respectively.
Seekho is positioning itself as a skilling-focused alternative in this crowded space. The platform taps into India’s growing subscription economy, driven by UPI autopay adoption that has opened digital payments to 800 million smartphone users.
In FY24, Seekho reported a 475% jump in operating revenue to ₹11.5 crore, up from ₹2 crore in FY23. However, net loss also widened 91.6% to ₹4.6 crore, reflecting higher investments in growth and technology.
Investor & Analyst Perspectives
Industry analysts suggest Seekho’s ability to combine edtech with short-form content could help it carve a differentiated niche.
An edtech analyst tracking the deal said:
“Unlike pure-play social media apps, Seekho is building a structured micro-learning ecosystem. The investment from Bessemer signals confidence in AI-driven learning models as India’s digital education sector matures.”
Bessemer Venture Partners noted that the short-form education model has strong global potential, particularly as smartphone penetration in India is expected to touch 1.5 billion by 2030.
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Seekho’s AI and Content Expansion
With the latest funding, Seekho aims to double down on AI-first innovations by creating a personalized video learning stack that adapts to user needs. The company is also preparing to launch multi-format educational content targeting Gen Z and millennial learners.
Market observers expect the startup to further strengthen its subscription revenue model, expand its partnerships with content creators, and explore global expansion in high-growth edtech markets.
As digital content consumption accelerates, Seekho’s positioning at the intersection of short-form video and structured learning is likely to shape the next phase of its growth.
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