Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Teacher |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/06/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Azhikode, Kerala |
Latest News about Byju Raveendran
A US bankruptcy court later reversed the earlier $1 billion damages ruling against Byju Raveendran after new submissions challenged the basis of the award. The court said damages had not been properly determined and ordered a fresh phase to assess any liability in January 2026.
A Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran to six months in prison for contempt of court in a case linked to a loan dispute involving the Qatar Investment Authority. Reporting on the decision said the court also ordered him to pay legal costs of about S$90,000.
A Delaware bankruptcy court entered a default judgment against Byju Raveendran in the BYJU'S Alpha case, finding him personally liable for more than $1.07 billion. The ruling came after the court said he repeatedly failed to comply with discovery orders in a dispute over roughly $533 million in loan proceeds tied to Byju's U.S. financing structure.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Weight | 80 Kg (176 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | A local school of Azhikode, Kerala |
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| College/University | Government Engineering College, Kannur, Kerala |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Playing Football, Cricket, and Table Tennis |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Divya Gokulnath |
Family
| Father | Raveendran (Physics Teacher) |
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| Mother | Shobhanavalli (Mathematics Teacher) |
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| Spouse | Divya Gokulnath |
| Children | Nish |
Career
| Founder of BYJU'S, an Indian ed-tech company known for its learning app. | |
| Gained prominence by teaching MBA aspirants through math workshops that evolved into formal classes. | |
| BYJU'S became one of Asia's most well-funded startups and received investment from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative in 2016. | |
| In July 2019, BYJU'S became the official sponsor for the Indian Cricket Team jersey. | |
| Received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Ernst & Young in 2019. | |
| Took over day-to-day operations at BYJU'S in April 2024 following the resignation of CEO Arjun Mohan. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Byju Raveendran created the learning app “Byju’s-The Learning App,” making it the only startup in Asia funded by Mark Zuckerberg and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. | |
| 2. Despite having teacher parents, Byju was not pressured to excel academically but was instead encouraged by his father to focus on sports. | |
| 3. Byju chose to become an engineer rather than pursue a career in sports, despite his athletic background. | |
| 4. Byju achieved a perfect 100 percentile in the CAT exam and received calls from all six IIMs. | |
| 5. He started teaching MBA aspirants through math workshops, which gained popularity and evolved into his classes. | |
| 6. In September 2016, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative invested $50 million in Byju’s company. | |
| 7. By August 2015, Byju’s Android and iOS apps garnered over 5.5 million downloads with more than 2.5 lakh annual subscribers. | |
| 8. Byju took over the day-to-day operations at Byju’s in April 2024 following the resignation of CEO Arjun Mohan. | |
| 9. In July 2019, “Byju’s-The Learning App” became the official sponsor for the Indian Cricket Team Jersey. | |
| 10. Byju Raveendran was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Ernst & Young in 2019. | |
| 11. As of 2024, Byju Raveendran's net worth stands at $0. |