Varthana Finance funding, investors and company details

Varthana Finance is an emerging Banking and Finance startup from Bengaluru, working in the space of NBFC – providing loans to students and affordable private schools to enhance access to quality education and infrastructure.. Founded by Steve Hardgrave, Brajesh Mishra.

Company: Varthana Finance Private Limited
Sector: Banking and Finance
Location: Bengaluru
Founders: Steve Hardgrave, Brajesh Mishra

Company overview

Founded in 2013 by Steve Hardgrave and Brajesh Mishra, Varthana Finance Private Limited is a non-banking financial corporation (NBFC) with its headquartelocated in Bengaluru and an emphasis on the education sector. The business offestudent loans for postsecondary education and skill-based courses, as well as loans to reasonably priced private schools for the construction of classrooms, facilities, and infrastructure. Varthana has influenced millions of kids and helped more than 11,000 schools in several Indian states. It combines financial solutions with the goal of increasing access to high-quality education for low- and middle-income areas, supported by solid investoand consistent funding.

Funding rounds

Latest round: ₹159.00 Cr. ($ 18.17 Mn), 2025-07-09. Investors: BlueEarth Capital, Franklin Templeton Alternative Investment Fund
Past round: $ 15.00 Mn (₹128.33 Cr.), 2024-12-09. Investors: BlueOrchard
Past round: ₹27.00 Cr. ($ 3.24 Mn), 2024-05-20. Investors: Triodos Investment Management
Past round: $ 14.00 Mn (₹116.34 Cr.), 2024-01-13. Investors: Blue Earth Capital
Past round (Debt): $ 2.50 Mn (₹20.76 Cr.), 2023-09-02. Investors: Symbiotics Investments