Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd.

What Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd. does

Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd., headquartered at 24, H.B. Sarani, Kolkata, India, is an EdTech SaaS company founded in 2016 that builds a mobile-first school management and parent-teacher engagement platform for K-12 institutions across India. Its software unifies five core modules — Scholar (Learning Management System with reference videos, quizzes, assessments, smart diary, and live classes), Connect (in-app and SMS announcements, picture sharing, polls, automated celebrations, and 1-to-1 messaging), Secure+ (hardware-free attendance, digital visitor management, escort cards, and OLA-UBER style bus tracking), Growth (referral programs, lead funnels, online admissions with payment processing, school websites, and digital marketing), and ERP (user management, online fee collection, marksheets, payroll and leave, library and timetable management) — supplemented by add-ons including VawMe (multiple intelligence testing), Vawsum Celebrations, and standalone featured products such as Online Testing, Online Classes, Fee Management, and Payroll. The platform is delivered as native Android and iOS applications with a web-based admin panel and cloud data management, and integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Jio Meet for live virtual classes.

The company serves K-12 schools from pre-primary through secondary, including CBSE and ICSE-affiliated institutions, claiming that 1000-1500 schools and roughly 500,000 daily engaged learners use the platform. Customer acquisition combines sales-led direct outreach (website enquiry forms, free consultation sessions), a 'Start your Own Business' channel/partner program, organic SEO targeting Indian regional terms, and a Digital Learning Scholarship Program that waives subscription fees for approved schools for one year. Distribution is augmented by self-serve presence on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and the company earns media coverage from outlets including Times Now, The Telegraph, Dainik Bhaskar, Inc42, and YourStory.

Revenue is generated through annual or multi-year subscription fees paid by schools to access the full module suite, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. No external institutional investor, venture capital backing, parent company, or subsidiaries are disclosed in the available data; the only funding event noted is a 2021 engagement with DLabs. The company reports 51-100 employees and is recognized as a startup by DIPP (Government of India), with awards from the Indian Chamber of Commerce, CII, TIE Hot Pitch, MGC 2019, TATA-IIM-C Social Ventures, and selection by Niti Aayog and Startup India.

Name

Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd.

Legal name

Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://vawsum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd. is a Kolkata-based EdTech SaaS company that provides a mobile-first school management and parent-teacher engagement platform with five modules (Scholar LMS, Connect, Secure+, Growth, ERP) to roughly 1,000-1,500 K-12 schools across India on annual subscription contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

School Management / EdTech Software for K-12

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Library/Media Center & Digital Resource Management Systems (EDAJAMAN)

Keywords

• School management software
• Learning management system
• Parent teacher engagement
• Student safety solutions
• Admission management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. School Subscription Fees: Annual or multi-year subscription-based pricing model for schools to access the complete platform including all modules (Scholar, Connect, Secure+, Growth, ERP). Schools pay recurring subscription fees per institution or based on student count.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd. sells a mobile-first, subscription-based school management platform for Indian K-12 schools. Its core offering bundles a Learning Management System (Scholar), a parent-teacher engagement app (Connect), a hardware-free student safety solution (Secure+), an admissions management system (Growth), and a full school ERP (fees, payroll, library, timetables). Schools access the platform via native Android and iOS apps and a web admin console on a quote-based annual subscription, with a free one-year Digital Learning Scholarship Program for eligible institutions.

Product overview

Vawsum Schools Pvt. Ltd. offers a comprehensive suite of education technology products designed for Indian schools, built around a mobile-first approach. The core platform consists of five integrated modules: Scholar (Learning Management System), Connect (parent-teacher engagement), Secure+ (student safety), Growth (admission management), and ERP (school operations). These core products are complemented by additional modules like VawMe for 21st century skills and Vawsum Celebrations. Featured standalone products include Fee Management, Marksheet, School Website, Online Admission, Library Management, Payroll, Online Testing, Online Classes, Multiple Intelligence Test, and Examination Services. The entire ecosystem connects schools, teachers, parents, and students through a unified mobile application available on Android and iOS platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scholar: Learning Management System (LMS) with features including SmartApp with reference videos, Live Classes integration with Zoom/G-Meet/Jio Meet, Files & Pictures sharing, Quizzes and Exams, Assessments, and Smart Diary
• Connect
• Secure+
• Growth
• VawMe
• Vawsum ERP
• Vawsum Celebrations
• Vawsum Bus Tracking

Products and services

• Scholar – Learning Management System Mobile-first Learning Management System providing an in-app reference video repository, live classes integrated with Zoom/Google Meet/Jio Meet, files and pictures for study materials, MCQ quizzes and exams with question bank, paper-pen assessments, and a Smart Diary for real-time classwork and homework updates for school teachers, students, and parents.
• Connect – Parent-Teacher Engagement Application Engagement application enabling in-app and SMS announcements, sharing of 'Golden Moment' pictures, polls and surveys, automated birthday wishes and e-cards, a school directory, and 1-to-1 messaging for schools to communicate with parents.
• Secure+ – Hardware-free Student Safety Solution Student safety solution with hardware-free attendance updates for classroom and live classes, digital visitor management, in-app escort cards, and OLA-UBER style GPS-based bus tracking without additional hardware, for schools seeking economical, low-friction safety tooling.
• Growth – Admissions Management Software Admission-driving software with an in-app referral program manager, lead management funnel, in-app lead engagement, campaign ROI analysis, online admissions with payment processing, school website builder, and digital marketing tools to help schools attract and convert prospective parents.
• Vawsum ERP – School Management Software Comprehensive school operations management including user (student and staff) management, online fee collection with due date reminders, in-app and printable marksheets, payroll and leave management, asset and expense management, library management, and timetable management for school administrators.
• VawMe – 21st Century Skills Cultivation Module designed to cultivate 21st century skills in students, including multiple intelligence testing and skill development programs within the Vawsum school platform.
• Vawsum Celebrations Feature for celebrating birthdays, festivals, and special occasions within the school community, with automated reminders, personalized messages, and social sharing capabilities across Facebook and WhatsApp with school watermarks.
• Fee Management System Online fee collection system with due date reminders for schools to manage student fee payments digitally as part of the Vawsum school platform.
• Marksheet Digital marksheet generation providing in-app viewing and printable options for student academic records within the Vawsum platform.
• School Website Website builder service for schools to establish and publish their digital presence as part of the Vawsum platform.
• Online Admission Software Online admission platform that accepts online admission form submissions and payments for prospective students applying to schools and colleges.
• Library Management System Digital library management system tracking in-stock and due books for school libraries within the Vawsum platform.
• Payroll Payroll management system for school staff including leave management and quick reporting features within the Vawsum platform.
• Online Testing System Digital examination platform enabling online tests and assessments for students within the Vawsum school platform.
• Online Classes Virtual classroom functionality for conducting online education sessions, integrated with Zoom, Google Meet, and Jio Meet within the Vawsum platform.
• Vawsum Multiple Intelligence Test Assessment tool based on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences to identify student strengths and guide development within the Vawsum platform.
• Examination Services Comprehensive examination services for schools including paper-pen examinations and assessment management within the Vawsum platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Instant parent notification when teacher takes attendance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teachmint: Teachmint is an Indian K-12 and tutoring-focused LMS and school management platform offering live classes, assessments, and parent communication — directly overlapping with Vawsum's Scholar and Connect modules and competing for the same school buyer.
• Classplus: Classplus is an India-based B2B EdTech SaaS that provides teacher/coaching institutes with their own branded apps, payments, and communication tools — directly comparable to Vawsum's mobile-first school app, parent engagement, and payment features.
• Fedena: Fedena is an India-origin school management ERP covering admissions, fees, timetable, examinations, and parent communication — closely mirroring Vawsum's ERP and Connect modules for K-12 schools.
• Skolaro: Skolaro is a cloud-based K-12 school ERP and LMS vendor in India offering fee management, transport, attendance, online classes and parent app features — overlapping substantially with Vawsum's ERP, Scholar, Secure+ and Connect modules.
• Myly: Myly is an Indian school management platform focused on admission, fee, attendance, transport and parent communication workflows — directly comparable to Vawsum's Growth, ERP and Connect modules for K-12 schools.
• SchoolCafe: SchoolCafe is an India-based school management and parent communication app offering fee management, transport tracking and notices — competing with Vawsum in the same SMB private school segment.
• Edsys: Edsys is an Indian K-12 school management software provider offering ERP, LMS, transport tracking and parent modules — directly comparable to Vawsum's all-in-one suite for private schools.
• LEAD School: LEAD School is an integrated K-12 EdTech platform offering curriculum, teacher training, and a school management system to private schools in India — overlapping with Vawsum in school OS, LMS, and parent engagement.

Broad incumbents

• BYJU'S: BYJU'S is India's largest K-12 learning company with content, tuition, and increasingly school distribution — a much broader incumbent whose school partnerships and content offerings compete for the same schools and parents Vawsum targets.
• Unacademy: Unacademy is a large Indian K-12 and test-prep learning platform with growing school and teacher-facing tools — a broad incumbent whose school partnerships and learning app compete tangentially with Vawsum's Scholar and online-classes features.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ltdvawsum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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