Bangalore-based Indian lender providing collateral-free loans to affordable private schools and students.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bangalore, India, Varthana Finance Private Limited offers school loans for infrastructure such as furniture, computers and digital classrooms, and student loans for undergraduate and vocational courses. Brajesh Mishra and Steve Hardgrave co-founded the company. In January 2026, it raised USD 16.5 million in venture debt funding from WaterEquity, Triple Jump and Symbiotics Asset Management. It operates across 15 states and 40 branches in India.
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