The platform currently works with more than 2,000 colleges and universities across India.CarDekho Group has invested $10 million in ed-tech platform CollegeDekho, deepening its focus on building large-scale classified marketplaces beyond automobiles.
The latest investment marks a renewed commitment by the Gurugram-based company to CollegeDekho, which operates as part of CarDekho Group’s broader classified-led ecosystem.
With the fresh capital, CollegeDekho plans to expand its footprint across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and scale its ‘CollegeDekho Assured’ programme, which connects students with industry-aligned degree courses offered by partner universities. The platform currently works with more than 2,000 colleges and universities across India.
ETEntrepreneur had first reported on the proposed investment on October 31.
According to the company, CollegeDekho recorded nearly 170 million sessions in the last year and supported over 4 million students with admissions-related guidance.
“The investment aligns with the group’s strategy of creating digital platforms that enable access, discovery and informed decision-making at scale,” said Amit Jain, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of CarDekho Group. He added that CollegeDekho plays a role in improving education and employability outcomes as India works towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.
Ruchir Arora, founder and chief executive officer of CollegeDekho, said the funding would help the company accelerate expansion after achieving profitability, strengthen technology-led student support systems and work more closely with educational institutions to address employability gaps.
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