Unacademy narrows down losses by 62% in FY24; revenue remains flat

Unacademy recorded Rs 988.4 crore in total revenue during FY24, a 5.33% decline compared to Rs 1,044 crore in FY23. However, the SoftBank-backed firm cut its losses by 62%, reducing them to Rs 631 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024 from Rs 1,678 crore in FY23.

Unacademy managed to narrow its losses through cost-cutting measures, including restructuring, according to a document reviewed by Entrackr.

According to TheKredible, Unacademy’s operating revenue grew by 26.15% to Rs 907 crore in FY23, up from Rs 719 crore in FY22. Unlike FY23 and FY24, the firm’s revenue has now been largely dependent on the offline model.

Unacademy’s online business grew massively during the pandemic (FY21 and FY22), but the entire edtech space lost momentum after the reopening of offline educational institutions, including coaching centers and colleges.

The company’s EBITDA loss also improved, decreasing to Rs 489 crore during FY24 from Rs 1,553 crore in FY23. At the same time, the edtech firm had Rs 1,573 crore in cash and cash equivalents as of March 2024.

Unacademy connects educators and learners in various fields by offering a range of courses. The company generates revenue through subscriptions to both online and offline learning services.

According to documents, FY24 marked a significant improvement in cost efficiency, and the cost rationalization initiatives undertaken during the year are expected to yield positive results in FY25 and beyond.

For context, in August 2024, Unacademy announced it would not be providing appraisals for employees in 2024. Founder Gaurav Munjal stated that the company has a strong financial runway and is not at risk of survival.

To streamline operations and improve efficiency, the Bengaluru-based company also laid off 250 employees.

These financial developments come at a time when Unacademy is considering merger and acquisition opportunities. In June, Entrackr exclusively reported that the SoftBank-backed firm was in early talks to merge with K12 Techno, which runs the chain of Orchids International Schools.

In terms of fundraising, Unacademy has not raised capital for over three years. Its last equity round was a $440 million Series H in August 2021, at a valuation of $3.44 billion.