Aakash Chaudhry

Overview

Aakash Chaudhry is an Indian entrepreneur and angel investor specializing in education and technology sectors. He is the founder and managing director of Sparkl Edventure, an online tutoring platform that offers personalized, one-on-one learning experiences for students in grades 6 to 12, focusing on International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge curricula. The platform has secured significant investments from prominent figures such as Deepinder Goyal, founder of Zomato, and Nithin Kamath, founder of Zerodha. Prior to Sparkl, Chaudhry co-founded Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a leading educational institution in India, where he served as the managing director and CEO until 2023. Under his leadership, AESL expanded its services to include IIT-JEE test preparatory services, foundation coaching, and digital learning programs. In 2021, AESL was acquired by BYJU'S, a major player in the edtech industry. Chaudhry also holds positions as founder and trustee at Plaksha University and has been involved in various other educational initiatives. Chaudhry's investment strategy focuses on early-stage ventures in the education and technology sectors, aiming to support innovative solutions that address complex challenges in these fields. His portfolio includes investments in companies such as Centricity WealthTech, Heyo Phone, and Plutos ONE, reflecting his commitment to fostering growth in commerce, fintech, and healthtech industries. With a background in computer science and an MBA from the Indian School of Business, Chaudhry combines technical expertise with a passion for education to drive impactful change in the sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative solutions in education and technology sectors
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams

Portfolio Companies