KKR Further Invests in Lighthouse Learning to Support Next Phase of Growth

MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global investment firm KKR and Lighthouse Learning Group (“Lighthouse Learning”), a leading Indian education services provider, today announced an investment by funds managed by KKR alongside participation from a new investor, PSP Investments. KKR will continue to hold a majority stake and will play a significant role in driving Lighthouse Learning’s next phase of growth.

Guided by a ‘Child First’ philosophy and innovative teaching pedagogy, Lighthouse Learning is one of India’s leading education services platforms that operates in the early childhood and K-12 segments in India. Its portfolio of brands includes established and market leading brands such as EuroKids, Kangaroo Kids, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Centre Point Group of Schools, Heritage International Xperiential School and Heritage Xperiential Learning School among others. Today, Lighthouse Learning nurtures more than 190,000 students daily through its over 1,850 preschools and 60 K-12 schools.

Since KKR’s initial investment in 2019, Lighthouse Learning has continued to deliver high quality education to students across the country, catering to the rising household demand for quality education. It has significantly expanded its footprint through organic and inorganic growth strategies, and strengthened its presence across key metropolitan areas, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR.

This latest investment will enable Lighthouse Learning to further expand its network of high-quality K-12 schools and preschools across key Indian cities. Lighthouse Learning will also continue to strengthen its teaching and technology capabilities, enhance operational excellence across the platform.

Akshay Tanna, Partner and Head of India Private Equity at KKR, said: “Lighthouse Learning has built one of the most trusted and respected education services platforms in India, combining academic quality with a strong reputation across its brands. We are proud of the growth that Lighthouse Learning has achieved in strategic partnership with KKR and are delighted to continue supporting their mission to expand access to high-quality education and nurture future generations of learners.”

Prajodh Rajan, Founder and Group CEO of Lighthouse Learning, said: “Education is a lifelong journey, and our mission has always been to deliver exceptional learning experiences that prepare students for a rapidly changing world. We are pleased to deepen our relationship with KKR as we enter this next chapter of growth. KKR’s long-term vision, global expertise, and deep commitment to education will help us scale our platform and continue to set new benchmarks for excellence across India’s education sector.”

KKR is making its investment predominantly from its Asian Fund IV and other KKR-managed capital.

About Lighthouse Learning Group

Lighthouse Learning Group, formerly known as EuroKids International, is India's leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education group, backed by global investment firm KKR. Driven by its purpose to unlock human potential by igniting the love for learning through its institutions, which includes leading brands like EuroKids Preschool, Kangaroo Kids Preschool, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Centre Point Group of Schools, Heritage International Xperiential School, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Phoenix Greens School of Learning and Finland International School Maldives. Nurturing over 190,000 students every day, Lighthouse Learning emphasizes a 'Child First' philosophy, innovative pedagogy, and child safety. With over 1,850 Preschools and 60 K-12 Schools, it empowers 1,500 women entrepreneurs and employs a direct and indirect workforce of over 22,000 people.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About PSP Investments

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada’s largest pension investors with $299.7 billion of net assets under management as of March 31, 2025. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in capital markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and credit investments. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages and invests amounts transferred to it by the Government of Canada for the pension plans of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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