Leap

Invested January 2025

Profile

Leap, established in 2019, addresses the comprehensive needs of Indian students aspiring to study abroad in countries like Canada, the UK, and the US. The platform provides end-to-end support, helping students identify courses and universities that align with their goals, navigate the application process, secure financing, and handle visa and post-admission assistance. Designed as a tech-first, embedded financing platform, Leap connects students to 1,000+ global universities across 37+ countries. To date, the platform has facilitated the placement and financing of 175,000+ students. Leap sources students through both an online direct channel and an offline B2B network comprising 75+ franchisees and over 3,000+ channel partners.

leapfinance.com

Fund

Apis Global Growth Fund III and Apis Growth Markets Fund III

Headquarters

Singapore / Mumbai

Region

South Asia

Sector

Embedded Finance

Sub-sector

Lending and Student Placement

Where did the idea behind Leap come from?

The idea behind Leap was inspired by the challenges Indian students face in pursuing their dream of studying abroad, including fragmented services and financial hurdles. Co-founders Arnav Kumar and Vaibhav Singh envisioned a solution that brings everything under one roof—university selection, test preparation, and financing—streamlining the process for students.

Where do you see the company in 5 years?

In the next five years, Leap aims to solidify its position as one of the world’s leading education platforms. Building on our current presence in 10+ countries, we plan to expand into many more, making global education accessible to even more students worldwide.

Innovation will remain at the heart of our journey. With the rapid advancements in AI and the declining costs of technology, we are poised to launch more industry-first products that redefine the study abroad experience. Leap envisions empowering millions of students to achieve their dreams while setting new benchmarks in the education industry.

What are the biggest opportunities for Leap’s business?

Leap’s biggest opportunities lie in riding the wave of global demand for international education, which continues to soar. With a presence already spanning 10+ countries, there’s tremendous potential to further expand into emerging markets and unlock opportunities in underserved regions.

By innovating in financial services tailored to students’ needs and tapping into new, trending study destinations, Leap can better support aspiring students on their journey. These strategies, combined with Leap’s ability to stay ahead of market trends, position it as a transformative force in the ever-evolving study abroad landscape.

How does Leap contribute to its local audience?

Leap empowers Indian students by democratizing access to global education through its comprehensive digital platform. Combining deep financial expertise with innovative educational solutions, the organization delivers end-to-end support services that make international education attainable across all socioeconomic levels.

Arnav Kumar and Vaibhav Singh, Co-Founders, Leap

"Leap’s collaboration with Apis marks a pivotal step toward transforming global education access. Apis’ investment will accelerate our growth and drive innovation across our core pillars: student financing, test prep, guidance, and seamless admissions. With their proven expertise in scaling global companies and experience with payment companies around the world, this partnership positions Leap to benefit from their expertise and create greater opportunities for students worldwide."