Studeasy Foundation

What Studeasy Foundation does

Studeasy Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit company, founded in 2014 by Lehar Tawde and Lavin Mirchandani, that delivers technology-driven education, skill-development, livelihood, and infrastructure programs to underserved populations across India. Its core technology platform combines 55-inch Android Smart TV infrastructure installed in government schools with a smartphone-based mobile learning application that delivers State Board-linked educational videos, assessments, and data-driven teacher dashboards. The product portfolio comprises six offerings: Smart Class Program, Flipped-Class Program, Blended Learning Program (NEP 2020-aligned), Skill Development Program for college youth, Circular Livelihood Program for SHGs and MSMEs, and an Infrastructure Development Program for digital classrooms, STEM labs, and community hubs.

The organization reports reaching 843,000+ beneficiaries across 12+ Indian states through a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise-style CSR partnerships with large corporations under India's Companies Act 2013 mandatory-CSR regime, strategic MoUs with state governments (Maharashtra, UP, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana), and a Shopify-based individual-donation storefront with transparent per-program pricing ranging from ₹10,550/month to ₹622,000 per SHG or 10 MSMEs. It claims 95% of donated funds reach beneficiaries and a program cost below ₹999 per beneficiary per year, supported by 12A/80G/CSR-1/ISO 9001:2015 certifications that make it audit-ready for institutional CSR flows. Revenue concentration sits primarily in undisclosed large-corporation CSR funders and state-government collaborations, with the donor/funder mix undisclosed in financial terms.

Name

Studeasy Foundation

Legal name

Studeasy Foundation

Website

https://studeasy.foundation

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Studeasy Foundation is a Mumbai-based Section 8 NGO that uses a low-cost Android Smart TV and smartphone-based learning platform to deliver education, skill development, livelihood, and infrastructure programs to underserved government-school students, college youth, SHGs, and MSMEs across 12+ Indian states, funded primarily through corporate CSR, state-government partnerships, and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit education and skill development programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA), Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Education technology NGO
• Skill development programs
• CSR implementation partner
• Smart classroom infrastructure
• Livelihood skilling SHGs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CSR Corporate Donations: Primary revenue stream through Corporate Social Responsibility funding from India's largest publicly-held and private corporations. Companies partner with Studeasy Foundation to fulfill mandatory CSR spending requirements under the Companies Act 2013, supporting education, skill development, and livelihood programs.
2. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through the organization's Shopify e-commerce storefront. Donors can select specific programs with transparent pricing tiers, ranging from monthly to annual donation options for various educational programs.
3. Government Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with State Governments (Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Goa, etc.) for program execution. Governments provide support, permissions, and endorsement for deploying education, skill development, and livelihood programs in their respective states.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studeasy Foundation operates six technology-driven programs covering education, skill development, livelihoods, and infrastructure for underserved government school students, college youth, Self-Help Groups, and MSMEs across 12+ Indian states. Core delivery combines low-cost Smart TV classroom infrastructure with smartphone-based learning applications, supported by on-ground personnel and a data analytics layer that feeds insights back to teachers. Funding flows from corporate CSR partners, individual donors, and strategic state government MoUs.

Product overview

Studeasy Foundation offers six distinct technology-driven programs focused on education, skill development, livelihoods, and infrastructure across India. The core product portfolio includes: (1) Smart Class Program - providing Smart Class infrastructure with Android Smart TVs for in-school multimedia learning; (2) Flipped-Class Program - enabling smartphone-based access to educational videos and assessments for self-study at home; (3) Blended Learning Program - combining both Smart Class and Flipped-Class approaches for comprehensive in-school and at-home learning; (4) Skill Development Program - enhancing college youth employability through workshops and online courses; (5) Circular Livelihood Program - supporting SHGs and MSMEs via mobile learning and on-site business mentoring; and (6) Infrastructure Development Program - delivering customized infrastructure solutions including digital classrooms, STEM labs, and community hubs. The programs leverage low-cost technology and on-ground personnel to reach underserved school students, college youth, SHGs, and MSMEs across 12+ Indian states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Class Program Provides government schools with Smart Class infrastructure comprising a 55-inch Android Smart TV with internet connectivity, enabling teachers to integrate high-quality State Board-linked educational videos and personalized assessments into daily lectures. Includes on-ground personnel support, teacher training, and impact evaluation; priced at ₹147,600 per school per year.
• Flipped-Class Program Provides government school students with free online access to State Board-linked educational videos and assessments via smartphones, enabling self-study at home. Captures student interaction data-points that are shared with teachers to enhance lesson planning. Aligned with India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Priced at ₹10,550 (1 month), ₹28,050 (3 months), and ₹84,300 (1 year) for 100+ students per school.
• Blended Learning Program Combines the Smart Class Program (in-school Smart TV infrastructure) with the Flipped-Class Program (at-home smartphone access) for comprehensive in-school and at-home learning. Data insights are shared with teachers for improved lesson planning. Priced at ₹176,700 (sale) per school per year.
• Skill Development Program Enhances employability of underprivileged college youth through in-college group training sessions combined with technology-driven online skill courses covering digital literacy, communication skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Priced at ₹297,100 per college per year, targeting 500+ students.
• Circular Livelihood Program Upskills Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through mobile-based business training combined with personalized on-site mentoring. Covers production, service and inventory management, bookkeeping, business management, digital marketing, and customer service. Priced at ₹622,000 per SHG (~10 members) or per 10 MSMEs.
• Infrastructure Development Program Provides need-based infrastructure development with personalized on-ground implementation support for schools, colleges, SHGs, and MSMEs. Includes digital classrooms, STEM labs, skill development centers, libraries, and community resource hubs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 843,000+ beneficiaries impacted across 12+ states in India
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• State Government of Uttar PradeshcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic Partnership MoU signed with Hon'ble State Government of UP acknowledging the effectiveness and impact of Studeasy Foundation's Blended Learning Program. The MoU encourages other CSR funders to scale the program across the State, representing a flagship government partnership.
• State Government of MaharashtracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partnership with Hon'ble State Government of Maharashtra for program execution in government schools and colleges across the state, building on years of collaborative engagement.
• Tata Motors' subsidiary ACGLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint initiative with Tata Motors' subsidiary ACGL for Flipped Class Program execution in Goa. This partnership was awarded the State Award by the Hon'ble State Government of Goa in 2024.
• State Government of GujaratcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with State Government of Gujarat for online education delivery and Blended Learning Program execution in districts including Gandhidham and Kutch.
• State Government of GoacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership with State Government of Goa for Flipped Class Program execution during COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership was so successful that it resulted in a State Award being conferred in 2024, showcasing the government's endorsement of the program.
• State Government of HaryanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership with State Government of Haryana for online education during COVID-19 and subsequent Blended Learning Program execution across multiple districts including Gurugram.
• Various India's Largest Corporations (CSR Partners)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR supported by some of India's largest publicly-held and private corporations. These corporate partners provide funding to fulfill mandatory CSR spending requirements under the Companies Act 2013, enabling program execution across government schools, colleges, SHGs and MSMEs.
• Government of Netherlands Education Ministry DelegationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior delegation from the Education Ministry of Govt. of Netherlands visited one of Studeasy Foundation's schools to study the Blended Learning Program. The visit was facilitated by the Embassy of Netherlands in India as part of bilateral knowledge-sharing under G20.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest NGOs focused on improving quality of education for underprivileged children. Directly comparable as a non-profit delivering K-12 educational programs across multiple Indian states with similar beneficiary scale.
• Kaivalya Education Foundation: India-based non-profit working on leadership development and education quality improvement in underserved schools. Comparable as a CSR-supported NGO partnering with government schools to improve learning outcomes.
• Quest Alliance: India-based non-profit focused on empowering young people with 21st-century skills through education and workforce readiness programs. Comparable in delivering skill development and education programs to underserved youth in India.
• Edunet Foundation: India-based non-profit focused on technology-enabled vocational and skills education for youth from underserved communities. Comparable as a non-profit delivering skill development programs leveraging digital platforms and industry partnerships.
• Teach For India: Non-profit placing fellows to teach in low-income schools across India. Comparable as an education-focused NGO targeting quality improvement in underserved Indian schools with similar scale ambitions.
• Educational Initiatives (Ei): India-based education company leveraging technology and research-based learning frameworks (ASSET, Mindspark) for K-12 students. Comparable as a tech-enabled K-12 learning provider serving Indian government and private schools.
• Magic Bus Foundation: India-based non-profit delivering life skills and education programs for underprivileged children and youth. Comparable as an NGO operating education-to-livelihood pathways with CSR-funded programs across multiple Indian states.
• Smile Foundation: India-based NGO operating education, healthcare, and livelihood programs for underprivileged children and families. Comparable as a multi-program non-profit raising CSR funding and partnering with corporations across India.

Broad incumbents

• BYJU'S: India's largest EdTech company offering K-12 learning products, test prep, and tuition via mobile apps. Comparable in delivering tech-enabled learning content to Indian students, though operating as a for-profit at significantly larger scale.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): Public-private partnership under India's Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, coordinating skilling programs nationally. Comparable as a government-aligned entity funding and delivering skill development programs for Indian youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/studeasyfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studeasy-foundation

Compliance5 records

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Profiles3 records

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