India ex-Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S Founder Raveendran Accused of Using United States Businessman William R Hailer to Buyout Creditors with $1.2 Billion Loans for Ownership of Education Software Company Epic!, William R Hailer Submitted Testimony He Had Been Used as a Pawn
22nd November 2024 | Hong Kong
India ex-largest $22 billion EdTech BYJU’S founder Raveendran has been accused of using United States businessman William R Hailer to buyout creditors with $1.2 billion loans for ownership of education software company Epic!, with William R Hailer submitting a testimony he had been used as a pawn. In 2024 August, United States court has denied request to block $19 million of sponsorship payment to India cricket board by BYJU’S CEO’s brother & ex-director Riju Ravindran, which allowed the dismissal of India bankruptcy proceedings with the payment now cleared. GLAS Trust Company representing $1.2 billion creditors of BYJU’S had argued in court the $19 million paid should be used to pay the creditors. Earlier in 2024 August, A United States court judge had ordered India ex-largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) CEO’s brother & ex-Director Riju Ravindran to pay $10,000 a day penalty until he helps to locate the missing $533 million. In 2024 July, an India court has allowed bankruptcy proceedings against India ex-largest EdTech BYJU’S (Education Technology, $22 billion valuation), with an interim resolution professional appointed to replace founder Raveendran. In 2024 May, BYJU’S CEO’s brother Riju Ravindran is facing penalties in United States court for hiding $533 million from lenders with the Judge calling his testimony dishonest. In April 2024, BYJU’S founder Raveendran personal fortune has dropped from $2.1 billion to near zero (Forbes). In 2023 December, Raveendran has been reported to pledged 2 houses to borrow $12 million to pay staff salaries, and reviewing plan to sell United States Epic business with offers around $400 million. In November 2023, BYJU’S reported net loss of $287 million for 2022 (31/3/23). In October 2023, the creditor of BYJU’S began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York.
“ India ex-Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S Founder Raveendran Accused of Using United States Businessman William R Hailer to Buyout Creditors with $1.2 Billion Loans for Ownership of Education Software Company Epic!, William R Hailer Submitted Testimony He Had Been Used as a Pawn “
United States Court Denies Request to Block $19 Million Sponsorship Payment to India Cricket Board by BYJU’S CEO’s Brother & ex-Director Riju Ravindran Which Allowed the Dismissal of India Bankruptcy Proceedings with Payment Cleared, GLAS Trust Company Representing $1.2 Billion Creditors of BYJU’S Argued the $19 Million Paid Should be Used to Pay the Creditors
9th August 2024 – A United States court has denied request to block $19 million of sponsorship payment to India cricket board by BYJU’S CEO’s brother & ex-director Riju Ravindran, which allowed the dismissal of India bankruptcy proceedings with the payment now cleared. GLAS Trust Company representing $1.2 billion creditors of BYJU’S had argued in court the $19 million paid should be used to pay the creditors. Earlier in 2024 August, A United States court judge had ordered India ex-largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) CEO’s brother & ex-Director Riju Ravindran to pay $10,000 a day penalty until he helps to locate the missing $533 million. In 2024 July, an India court has allowed bankruptcy proceedings against India ex-largest EdTech BYJU’S (Education Technology, $22 billion valuation), with an interim resolution professional appointed to replace founder Raveendran. In 2024 May, BYJU’S CEO’s brother Riju Ravindran is facing penalties in United States court for hiding $533 million from lenders with the Judge calling his testimony dishonest. In April 2024, BYJU’S founder Raveendran personal fortune has dropped from $2.1 billion to near zero (Forbes). In 2023 December, Raveendran has been reported to pledged 2 houses to borrow $12 million to pay staff salaries, and reviewing plan to sell United States Epic business with offers around $400 million. In November 2023, BYJU’S reported net loss of $287 million for 2022 (31/3/23). In October 2023, the creditor of BYJU’S began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York.
United States Court Orders India ex-Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S CEO’s Brother & ex-Director Riju Ravindran to Pay $10,000 a Day Penalty Until He Helps to Locate Missing $533 million
2nd August 2024 – A United States court judge had ordered India ex-largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) CEO’s brother & ex-Director Riju Ravindran to pay $10,000 a day penalty until he helps to locate the missing $533 million. In 2024 July, an India court has allowed bankruptcy proceedings against India ex-largest EdTech BYJU’S (Education Technology, $22 billion valuation), with an interim resolution professional appointed to replace founder Raveendran. In 2024 May, BYJU’S CEO’s brother Riju Ravindran is facing penalties in United States court for hiding $533 million from lenders with the Judge calling his testimony dishonest. In April 2024, BYJU’S founder Raveendran personal fortune has dropped from $2.1 billion to near zero (Forbes). In 2023 December, Raveendran has been reported to pledged 2 houses to borrow $12 million to pay staff salaries, and reviewing plan to sell United States Epic business with offers around $400 million. In November 2023, BYJU’S reported net loss of $287 million for 2022 (31/3/23). In October 2023, the creditor of BYJU’S began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York.
India Court Allows Bankruptcy Proceedings Against India ex-Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S, Interim Resolution Professional Appointed to Replace Founder Raveendran
18th July 2024 – An India court has allowed bankruptcy proceedings against India ex-largest EdTech BYJU’S (Education Technology, $22 billion valuation), with an interim resolution professional appointed to replace founder Raveendran. In 2024 May, BYJU’S CEO’s brother Riju Ravindran is facing penalties in United States court for hiding $533 million from lenders with the Judge calling his testimony dishonest. In April 2024, BYJU’S founder Raveendran personal fortune has dropped from $2.1 billion to near zero (Forbes). In 2023 December, Raveendran has been reported to pledged 2 houses to borrow $12 million to pay staff salaries, and reviewing plan to sell United States Epic business with offers around $400 million. In November 2023, BYJU’S reported net loss of $287 million for 2022 (31/3/23). In October 2023, the creditor of BYJU’S began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. More info below:
India ex-Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S CEO’s Brother Riju Ravindran Faces Penalties in United States Court for Hiding $533 Million from Lenders with Judge Calling His Testimony Dishonest, Court Case is on $1.2 Billion Loan under BYJU’S United States Subsidiary Alpha, Founder Raveendran Personal Fortune Drops from $2.1 Billion to Near Zero
23rd May 2024 – India ex-largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) CEO’s brother Riju Ravindran is facing penalties in United States court for hiding $533 million from lenders with the Judge calling his testimony dishonest. In April 2024, BYJU’S founder Raveendran personal fortune has dropped from $2.1 billion to near zero (Forbes). In 2023 December, Raveendran has been reported to pledged 2 houses to borrow $12 million to pay staff salaries, and reviewing plan to sell United States Epic business with offers around $400 million. In November 2023, BYJU’S reported net loss of $287 million for 2022 (31/3/23). In October 2023, the creditor of BYJU’S began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. More info below:
India Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S Founder Raveendran Personal Fortune Drops from $2.1 Billion to Near Zero, Pledged 2 Houses to Borrow $12 Million to Pay Salaries, Reviewed Plan to Sell United States Epic Business with Offers Around $400 Million
11th April 2024 – India largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) founder Raveendran personal fortune has dropped from $2.1 billion to near zero (Forbes). In 2023 December, Raveendran has been reported to pledged 2 houses to borrow $12 million to pay staff salaries, and reviewing plan to sell United States Epic business with offers around $400 million. In November 2023, BYJU’S reported net loss of $287 million for 2022 (31/3/23). In October 2023, the creditor of BYJU’S began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. More info below:
India Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S Founder Raveendran Pledged 2 Houses to Borrow $12 Million to Pay Salaries, Reviews Plan to Sell United States Epic Business with Offers Around $400 Million
9th December 2023 – India largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) founder Raveendran has been reported to pledged 2 houses to borrow $12 million to pay staff salaries, and reviewing plan to sell United States Epic business with offers around $400 million. In November 2023, BYJU’S reported net loss of $287 million for 2022 (31/3/23). In October 2023, the creditor of BYJU’S began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. More info below:
Creditor of India Largest EdTech BYJU’S Begins Process to Takeover Control of Singapore Subsidiary Great Learning, Bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 Million
14th October 2023 – The creditor of India largest EdTech BYJU’S has began the process to takeover control of Singapore subsidiary Great Learning, bought by BYJU’S in 2021 for $600 million. In June 2023, BYJU’S filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. More info below:
India Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S Files Lawsuit Against Lender Redwood in New York for Violating $1.2 Billion of Term B Loan in Payment Demands, Lenders Representing 85% of $1.2 Billion Loan Responded the Lawsuit Has No Merit & Payments Had Defaulted for 9 Months
9th June 2023 – India largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) has filed a lawsuit against lender Redwood in New York for violating $1.2 billion of Term B Loan (TLB) in payment demands, with lenders representing 85% of $1.2 billion loan responded the lawsuit has no merit and payments had defaulted for 9 months. 8th June 2023 – A group of ad hoc term loan lenders, who collectively own more than 85% of BYJU’S $1.2 billion term loan, today issued the following statement in response to a recent lawsuit filed by BYJU’S in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. Ad Hoc Lender Group Responds to Meritless Lawsuit Filed by BYJU’S: “BYJU’S’ meritless lawsuit against its term loan lenders is simply an effort to avoid complying with its obligations, including making contractually required payments. The lender group, comprised of 21 highly respected global institutional investors, has sought to work constructively with the company over the past nine months to cure its numerous defaults and will continue to do so in good faith. However, in the event BYJU’S intentionally remains in default, the lender group reserves all rights available to it to enforce the credit agreement.” Houlihan Lokey serves as financial advisor to the term loan lender group and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, and Shearman & Sterling LLP are serving as legal advisors. In 2023 May, BYJU’S had been alleged to hide or moved $500 million from United States non-operating entity BYJU’S Alpha Inc, with the lenders owed $1.2 billion filing the lawsuit in Delaware (United States). The lawsuit was filed by by Glas Trust Company and Timothy R. Pohl. The defendants in the filing are BYJU’S Alpha, Tangible Play, Inc., and Riju Ravindran, Director of Alpha Inc). Bjyu’s was founded in 2011 by Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath, and has a valuation of around $22 billion. BYJU’S is backed by some of the world’s most prominent impact investors, including Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, Naspers, CPPIB, General Atlantic, Tencent, Sequoia Capital, Sofina, Verlinvest, IFC, Aarin Capital, TimesInternet, Lightspeed ventures, Tiger Global, Owl Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority. See below for more info.
India Largest $22 Billion EdTech BYJU’S Alleged to Hide $500 Million from United States BYJU’S Alpha Inc, Lenders Owed $1.2 Billion Filed Lawsuit
20th May 2023 – India largest EdTech (Education Technology) company BYJU’S ($22 billion valuation) had been alleged to hide or moved $500 million from United States non-operating entity BYJU’S Alpha Inc, with the lenders owed $1.2 billion filing the lawsuit in Delaware (United States). The lawsuit was filed by by Glas Trust Company and Timothy R. Pohl. The defendants in the filing are BYJU’S Alpha, Tangible Play, Inc., and Riju Ravindran, Director of Alpha Inc). The case is Glas Trust Company vs Riju Ravindran, 2023-0488, Delaware Chancery Court (Wilmington). Bjyu’s was founded in 2011 by Byju Raveendran and Divya Gokulnath, and has a valuation of around $22 billion. BYJU’S is backed by some of the world’s most prominent impact investors, including Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, Naspers, CPPIB, General Atlantic, Tencent, Sequoia Capital, Sofina, Verlinvest, IFC, Aarin Capital, TimesInternet, Lightspeed ventures, Tiger Global, Owl Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority.
BYJU’S
BYJU’S, the world’s leading education technology (EdTech) company, provides engaging and personalized learning programs to more than 150 million students around the world. The BYJU’S family of brands caters to a wide range of learners of all ages and includes BYJU’S Learning App for K12 after-school learning, BYJU’S classes with a unique two-teacher model, BYJU’S Live for live 1-on-1 learning, BYJU’S Tuition Centre for hybrid learning, BYJU’S Future School for skill-based learning, Epic for digital reading, Osmo for hands-on ‘phygital’ learning games, Tynker for creative coding in K12, Aakash Education for test-prep, Great Learning for upskilling, and GeoGebra for interactive and collaborative mathematics learning tools. With users in more than 120 countries and learning programs offered in multiple global languages, BYJU’S is at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge technology in education, as well as providing thought leadership to the global EdTech community.
BYJU’S has been backed by some of the world’s most prominent impact investors, including Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, Naspers, CPPIB, General Atlantic, Tencent, Sequoia Capital, Sofina, Verlinvest, IFC, Aarin Capital, TimesInternet, Lightspeed ventures, Tiger Global, Owl Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority.
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