PhysicsWallah

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Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaFounded 201430,294+ employees$327.3M raisedIPOPWL

Last round: secondary market · $15.3M · Nov 2025(4 rounds total)

⚠3 layoff events · Last: Sep 2025

Founded by Alakh Pandey, Prateek Maheshwari

Backed by(5 investors)

Think India Opportunities Master Fund LPHornbill Capital AdvisersGSV VenturesWestBridge CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners

PhysicsWallah (PW), an Education company, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW aims to democratize education through online, offline and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, PW now offers education to students through its YouTube channels in multiple vernacular languages. PW aims to create a hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centers in cities nationwide. PW’s offerings span various educational segments, including test preparation in multiple categories, a skilling vertical, higher education, and study abroad. Additionally, the company also has an Institute of Innovation (IOI) that provides residential job-ready programs. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.