Abroad Cube

What Abroad Cube does

Abroad Cube is a digital marketplace platform that delivers end-to-end study-abroad services to Indian students seeking higher education in six destination countries — Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Germany, and Ireland. The platform combines expert-led counselling and university shortlisting across 500+ universities and 15,000+ courses with a bundled suite of financial and lifestyle services, including education loan facilitation through 12+ banks and NBFCs, discounted exam vouchers (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, Duolingo), and 15+ pre-departure and post-departure add-ons such as SIM cards, forex cards, blocked/GIC accounts, travel insurance, accommodation, flight tickets, and international bank accounts. The technology backbone is a web-based marketplace integrating 50+ partner APIs and referral channels, supported by customer-facing content (blog, community forum) and direct sales via phone and WhatsApp.

The business model is primarily transaction-fee driven. Core revenue streams include referral commissions from education loan partners, margin on exam voucher sales, and transaction fees on pre-departure ancillary services. Counselling and university admissions are positioned as free lead generators, with revenue captured downstream through the loan, exam, and ancillary services. GTM is sales-led but executed through a digital-first channel mix — direct website, WhatsApp, phone, and content marketing — targeting Indian students planning outbound education. Customer acquisition relies heavily on content SEO, testimonial-driven social proof (4.9/5 Google, 4.7/5 Trustpilot, self-reported 95.5% visa success rate), and word-of-mouth referrals.

The company is operated by McCarthy AI Private Limited (CIN: U72200PB2021PTC053562), incorporated in 2021 in Punjab, India, with headquarters in Bathinda. It is DPIIT-recognized under Startup India and licensed under the Punjab Travel Professions Regulation Act. Headcount is reported at 1-10, no institutional funding has been disclosed, and revenue has not been publicly reported. The company is founder-controlled and operates without an evident parent holding structure or external capital base.

Name

Abroad Cube

Legal name

McCarthy AI Private Limited

Website

https://abroadcube.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abroad Cube is a digital study-abroad marketplace that bundles university counselling, education loans, exam vouchers, and 15+ pre-departure services for Indian students targeting higher education in six countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Study Abroad Consulting

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (5615)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL), SIM/eSIM, Mobile Connectivity & Student Tech Setup (EDAIANAG), Visa Documentation, Translation, Notarization & Apostille Services (EDAIADAD), Visa & Immigration Processing Support (I-20/DS-2019, visa letters, renewals) (EDALANAB)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• Education loan facilitation
• Visa processing services
• Exam voucher sales
• University admissions counselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhatinda

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education Loan Services: Commission or referral fees from facilitating education loans through 12+ partnered banks and NBFCs including SBI, HDFC Credila, ICICI, Axis Bank, and international lenders like MPower Financing and Prodigy Finance
2. Exam Vouchers: Sale of exam vouchers for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, Duolingo with discounted pricing for students
3. Pre-Departure Services: Fees from ancillary services including SIM cards, forex cards, travel insurance, accommodation booking, flight tickets, and money transfers
4. Counselling and University Admissions: Free counselling services to attract students, with revenue generated through related service referrals and potential service fees for application support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Abroad Cube is a study abroad marketplace that connects Indian students with counselling, university admissions (500+ universities across 6 countries), education loans (12+ banks and NBFCs), exam vouchers (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, Duolingo), visa processing, and a suite of pre-departure services (SIM cards, forex cards, travel insurance, accommodation, flights, money transfers, bank accounts). It operates as a digital platform-plus-services model under the brand Abroad Cube, owned by McCarthy AI Private Limited.

Product overview

Abroad Cube is a comprehensive Study Abroad Marketplace operated by McCarthy AI Private Limited, offering a platform-plus-services model. The core platform provides counselling, university admissions (500+ universities, 15,000+ courses), exam voucher sales, and visa processing, supplemented by 15+ allied services including education loans, accommodation, money transfer, forex cards, travel insurance, flight tickets, SIM cards, and bank account services. The company integrates these offerings into a single marketplace serving Indian students seeking to study abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exam Vouchers Discounted exam vouchers for standardized tests including IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, GRE, and GMAT, available for purchase online by Indian students.
• Education Loans Education loan facilitation service connecting students with 12+ banks and NBFCs (SBI, HDFC Credila, ICICI, Axis Bank, MPower Financing, Prodigy Finance, etc.) with interest rates starting at 9.85%, sanctioning within 3-5 days, and non-collateral options.
• Visa Processing Study visa application assistance with expert guidance through the visa process, including document preparation and mock interviews, with a reported 95.5% success rate.
• University Admissions University application and admission services enabling students to apply to 500+ universities and 15,000+ courses with a single application, including fee waivers.
• Counselling & Shortlisting Expert counselling services for shortlisting courses from 500+ universities and 15,000+ courses, including personalized guidance on course selection, SOP drafting, and LOR support.
• Test Preparation Test preparation resources and guidance for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and CELPIP exams.
• Accommodation Student accommodation booking service offering fully refundable rooms with multiple options, online booking process, and airport pickup in partnership with providers like Amber Student and University Living.
• Money Transfer International money transfer service for paying university fees, GIC, blocked accounts, and living expenses at competitive exchange rates, in partnership with providers such as FlyWire.
• Forex Card

Quantifiable outcome

• 95.5% visa success rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FlyWirecoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational payment platform for processing tuition payments and money transfers for international education with competitive exchange rates.
• IELTS (IDP)coreTechnology or IntegrationLanguage proficiency testing partner for IELTS exam vouchers and test preparation resources.
• ETS (TOEFL, GRE)coreTechnology or IntegrationTesting partner providing TOEFL and GRE exam vouchers with discounted pricing for students using the platform.
• Pearson PTEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLanguage testing partner for PTE Academic exam vouchers and preparation resources.
• DuolingocoreTechnology or IntegrationEnglish proficiency testing partner for Duolingo English Test (DET) vouchers and exam resources.
• ExpatriocoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman blocked account provider and health insurance partner for students studying in Germany, offering bundled services for visa requirements.
• FintibacoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform for German blocked account opening and health insurance for international students with fast processing.
• CoraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman blocked account provider for APS certification and visa requirements for students studying in Germany.
• Amber StudentcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent accommodation platform providing verified housing options in various study abroad destinations.
• University LivingcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent accommodation platform with verified housing options across UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, and Ireland.
• ZolvecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial services platform providing international bank accounts and credit cards for students going abroad.
• Niyo GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational banking services provider offering forex cards and international bank accounts for students.
• Feather InsurancecoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational health insurance provider for students, particularly for Germany and other European destinations.
• Canadian SIMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSIM card provider offering affordable international plans for students traveling to Canada.
• PhoneBoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational SIM card provider offering student plans with connectivity solutions for study abroad destinations.
• KlookcoreTechnology or IntegrationTravel services platform for flight bookings and travel experiences with student discounts.
• MakeMyTripcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndian travel platform partner for flight bookings with competitive student pricing.
• Riya TravelscoreTechnology or IntegrationTravel agency partner providing flight booking services for students with affordable pricing.
• TripJackcoreTechnology or IntegrationTravel booking platform for flights with competitive pricing for international travel.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Yocket: Leading Indian study abroad platform offering university discovery, application, loan, and visa support. Direct competitor with overlapping counselling, admissions, and pre-departure services targeting the same Indian outbound student segment.
• Leap Scholar: Full-stack study abroad platform providing counselling, test prep, admissions, loans, and visa services for Indian students. Closest comparable in marketplace coverage of the end-to-end study abroad journey.
• Leverage Edu: India-based study abroad consultancy offering university admissions, education loans, test prep, and visa support to students targeting top global universities. Direct overlap with Abroad Cube's full-service model.
• AdmitKard: Indian overseas education platform offering university admissions, SOP/LOR support, visa, loans, and forex services. Direct competitor targeting the same Indian outbound student market.
• Jamboree Education: India-based education company providing standardized test prep (GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL) and overseas admission counselling. Comparable exam-voucher-adjacent plus admissions offering to the Indian student audience.
• AECC Global (Study Global): International education consultancy helping students with admissions and visa to Australia, Canada, USA, UK, and Ireland. Highly comparable in destination mix and service scope for Indian source market.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global education services company and co-owner of IELTS, placing students into overseas universities across multiple destinations. Broader, established incumbent with deeper global infrastructure but overlapping core international admissions placement.
• ApplyBoard (Apply): Large international student recruitment platform connecting students with thousands of institutions globally. Broader incumbent in the international student placement space with which Abroad Cube ultimately competes for student-attention share.

Emerging players

• Edvoy: AI-powered study abroad platform assisting students with university applications, loans, and visa. Emerging player with comparable marketplace model and digital-first delivery for international students.

Regional players

• CollegeDekho: Indian college and study abroad discovery platform with admissions counselling and loan support. Comparable service catalogue for Indian students though stronger skew toward domestic Indian admissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abroadcube
• Facebookfacebook.com/abroadcube

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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