The Journey Of PhysicsWallah
2011: Founder Alakh Pandey PhysicsWallah begins making YouTube videos on physics concepts to help his younger sister with her studies.
2013: Pandey begins teaching physics at a local coaching center in Kota, Rajasthan, known for its competitive exam preparation industry.
2015: PhysicsWallah is officially launched as a website and YouTube channel, offering free video lectures on physics, mathematics, and chemistry for classes 11 and 12 (high school level) and competitive exams such as JEE and NEET.
2016: PhysicsWallah starts offering paid courses in addition to its free content.
2017: The company launches a mobile app, PhysicsWallah, to provide a more interactive learning experience.
2018: PhysicsWallah expands its offerings to include live online classes, doubt-solving sessions, and study materials.
2019: The startup receives funding of $5 million from venture capital firm Nexus Venture Partners.
2020: PhysicsWallah launches a new app, DoubtNut, that allows students to ask questions and get answers from experts in real time.
2021: PhysicsWallah’s YouTube channel crosses 10 million subscribers, making it one of the most subscribed educational channels in India.
2021: The startup raises $7.5 million in a Series A funding round led by India-focused investment firm Elevation Capital.
It’s worth noting that the timeline above is a rough approximation and some details may vary depending on the source of information.