Social ,30 Apr 2025

Leap Elevates Senior Executive Rajan Chaudhary To Co-Founder

In a significant leadership development, Leap, the Bengaluru-based global edtech platform focused on international higher education, has announced the elevation of Rajan Chaudhary to the title of Co-Founder.

Chaudhary, who has played a pivotal role in scaling Leap’s business and building new revenue streams since joining the company, is now officially part of the founding leadership alongside original cofounders Arnav Kumar and Vaibhav Singh.

This move reflects Leap’s strategy of recognizing leadership excellence internally while strengthening its foundation for global expansion.

 

About Leap

Leap, founded in 2019, has rapidly become one of India’s largest platforms catering to study abroad aspirants.
It offers a suite of services, including:

1. International admissions guidance
2. Financing solutions (education loans)
3. Visa services
4. Test preparation
5. Cross-border financial products like bank accounts, credit cards, and remittances

The company operates across brands like:

1. LeapScholar (study abroad platform)
2. LeapFinance (education financing)
3. Yocket (student community platform, acquired by Leap)

Leap claims it now serves over 4 million students globally and has raised close to $150 million from top venture capital firms such as:

1. Sequoia Capital India
2. Jungle Ventures
3. Owl Ventures
4. InCred Capital

 

About Rajan Chaudhary

Rajan Chaudhary joined Leap in early 2021 as a Business Leader, before becoming Chief Business Officer.

Over the past four years, he has led key initiatives, including:

1. Scaling the student recruitment business
2. Expanding the company’s offerings to include financial products for international students
3. Launching new revenue lines
4. Driving operational efficiencies
5. Enhancing Leap’s partnerships with universities and financial institutions globally

Prior to Leap, Chaudhary had an impressive career across major tech and internet companies like Snapdeal and Amazon, gaining experience in scaling consumer internet businesses.

At Leap, his entrepreneurial mindset and executional depth have made him a natural choice for the expanded leadership title.

 

Why Leap Elevated Rajan Chaudhary to Co-Founder

According to the company's statement, the elevation reflects Chaudhary’s “entrepreneurial leadership, deep commitment to Leap’s mission, and critical contributions to the company’s success.”

Key reasons for his elevation include:

1. Strategic contributions: Building multiple revenue-generating businesses within Leap.
2. Global expansion leadership: Spearheading Leap’s growth beyond India to countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
3. Culture building: Establishing a strong internal leadership culture aligned with Leap’s long-term vision.
4. Execution through funding winters: Steady leadership even during challenging funding and market conditions, ensuring operational excellence.

 

Leap’s Broader Strategy

Leap is at an inflection point.
With an increasing number of Indian students aspiring to study abroad (expected to reach 2 million students annually by 2030), Leap is positioning itself not only as a counseling platform but also as a global cross-border financial services provider.

Recent strategic moves include:

1. Expanding its portfolio beyond traditional test prep and admissions into fintech products
2. Deepening collaborations with international universities
3. Entering Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets
4. Scaling its alternative credit scoring platform for international education loans

As competition in the global edtech space intensifies, strong, seasoned leadership becomes critical — making Chaudhary’s elevation perfectly timed.

 

Statements from Leadership

In an internal memo, Leap's founders acknowledged that Rajan’s contributions went “beyond expectations” and that his vision aligned deeply with Leap’s long-term ambitions.
The memo described his leadership as “entrepreneurial, customer-obsessed, and culture-first” — all hallmarks of a founding leader.

There has been no public financial announcement tied to the elevation, such as additional equity grants, but sources indicate Rajan now holds a “co-founder level” equity stake.

 

Conclusion

The elevation of Rajan Chaudhary as Co-Founder at Leap marks a significant moment in the evolution of the company.

It sends a strong signal to the market, investors, and employees:

1. That Leap values entrepreneurial leadership internally
2. That it is preparing for large-scale international growth
3. That it remains committed to building a leadership-driven, resilient, and innovative global company

As Leap enters its next growth phase, with sights set on newer markets and deeper product lines, a strengthened founding team is expected to be a key differentiator.

 

Final Thought

Leap’s move is not just symbolic — it is strategic.
In the coming years, it would not be surprising to see Leap push toward a global leadership position in the $500 billion international education and financial services industry, driven by leaders like Chaudhary.