Acquisition · Education & Skilling
Crizac acquires ForeignAdmits stake for Rs 1.25 crore
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Crizac
- What it does
- B2B international student recruitment platform
- Kind
- Acquisition
- Amount
- ~Rs 1.25 crore
- Sector
- Education & Skilling
What they do
Crizac connects global education agents with over 400 institutions in major study abroad markets
What happened
It bought a 37.41% stake in ForeignAdmits using convertible instruments to expand its service offerings
Why it matters
The deal brings AI-powered admissions and visa tools into Crizac's existing student recruitment network
The details
- Crizac acquired a 37.41% stake in ForeignAdmits for approximately Rs 1.25 crore.
- The investment was made through Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS).
- This instrument allows the debt or preference shares to convert into equity at a later date.
- The acquisition aims to enhance Crizac's capabilities across various stages of the study abroad process.
- Nikhil Jain, the founder and CEO of ForeignAdmits, joins Crizac as Chief Product and Marketing Officer.
- Jain will oversee product strategy and consumer brand oversight within the combined entity.
- Crizac operates as a B2B platform connecting global education agents with educational institutions.
- The deal integrates ForeignAdmits' technology stack directly into Crizac's existing agent network.
The bigger picture
- Crizac seeks to deepen its value proposition by adding specialized infrastructure tools.
- The move signals a consolidation trend in the international education services sector.
- Integrating admissions and visa prep reduces friction for students using agent networks.
- Acquiring a majority stake allows Crizac to control key technological assets.
About the business
- Crizac connects global education agents with over 400+ institutions worldwide.
- The platform operates in key markets including the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
- ForeignAdmits provides AI-powered student mobility infrastructure for university discovery and admissions.
- Its LoanMonk tool has completed over 80,000 assessments with 17+ lending partners.
- LoanMonk has facilitated loans worth more than Rs 1,500 crore in total value.
- VisaMonk has been used by over 3,000 students globally for visa preparation.
- ForeignAdmits supports over 100,000 students across more than 15 countries.
- The company maintains partnerships with over 800 partner consultancies globally.
What happens next
- Nikhil Jain will integrate product strategy and brand oversight into Crizac's operations.
The deal
- Type
- Stake Acquisition
Investors
- Crizac (buyer) — B2B international student recruitment platform connecting agents with institutions.
Founders
- Nikhil Jain, Founder/CEO of ForeignAdmits; now CPMO at Crizac
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