Global study-abroad platform Leap elevates Rajan Chaudhary as co-founder

Leap, the global study-abroad platform known for helping students access international education and career opportunities, has elevated Rajan Chaudhary to the role of co-founder.

The leadership announcement comes as the company strengthens its executive team during a key phase of international expansion.

Rajan, who joined Leap over five years ago, has played a central role in shaping the company's technology and product strategy. He most recently served as Assistant Vice President of Engineering, driving technological evolution, scaling its platforms and advancing product innovation.

Leadership comments

“Over the last five years, Rajan has consistently demonstrated exceptional competence, unwavering ownership, and a deep commitment to Leap's vision," said Arnav Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO. “Finding someone you trust implicitly and want to build with long-term is rare, perhaps' one in a million’. We feel incredibly fortunate to have Rajan as a partner.”

Leap Co-Founder Vaibhav Singh emphasised the company's momentum on the global stage, stating, “Leap has evolved into the study abroad platform of choice in India and is rapidly emerging as a global leader, with operations now scaling across more than 10 countries. Rajan's elevation reflects our belief in building leadership from within and positions us strongly for the next phase of Leap's global expansion.”

What does Leap do?

Leap, founded in 2019, operates multiple platforms, including LeapScholar, LeapFinance, GeeBee, and Yocket, catering to study-abroad aspirants. It provides test preparation, counselling for admissions and visas, and financial support through student loans.

It primarily focuses on destinations like the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia, and is now expanding into the Middle East and Southeast Asia. It claims partnerships with over 1,000 international institutions.

Rajan Chaudhary, reflecting on his journey, said, “Leap has been an incredible journey of growth, innovation, and impact. Building scalable platforms that enable real-world outcomes has always been my passion, and Leap’s vision of empowering students globally resonates deeply with me. I am honoured to step into the Co-Founder role and excited to contribute even more meaningfully.”

With more than $400 million raised from leading investors such as Owl Ventures, Jungle Ventures and Peak XV Partners, Leap reported a 113.7% increase in operating revenue in FY24, reaching Rs 174.92 crore.