From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju down
- Posted on May 27, 2026
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From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju down
Byju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from unchecked ambition and excessive spending during a period of abundant capital. Aggressive expansion and a reliance on pandemic-era growth proved unsustainable. Investors now fight over assets and loans as the once-celebrated startup lies in ruins.
