K12 Techno Services Grants Rs 193 Crore in Fresh ESOPs
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Khushi Jain
- September 25, 2026
Education services company K12 Techno Services, which operates the Orchids International school chain, has granted over Rs 190 crore, or around $20 million, worth of fresh employee stock options to its employees under its ESOP Scheme 2026.
The board of K12 Techno Services has passed a special resolution to grant 6,16,902 ESOPs at an exercise price of Rs 3,122.68 per option. This takes the value of the fresh ESOP grant to around Rs 193 crore, or $20.1 million.
According to the company’s latest filing, the newly granted options are valued at around Rs 193 crore, while the total ESOP pool is now worth approximately Rs 838 crore, or $88 million.
Vitruvian Partners Acquires Nearly 16% Stake
In July 2026, Vitruvian Partners bought a nearly 16% stake in K12 Techno Services for around Rs 1,159 crore.
The transaction included both a fresh investment in the company and the purchase of shares from existing investors, including Peak XV Partners. The deal valued K12 Techno Services at around Rs 7,100-7,250 crore.
The transaction also reportedly marked a partial exit for Peak XV Partners, which had invested in K12 Techno Services.
Other investors in the company include Kedaara Capital, Navneet Learning, Sofina Ventures, Kenro Capital and Venturi Partners.
K12 Techno Services Business
Founded in 2010, Bengaluru-based K12 Techno Services is an education services company that provides academic, technology and administrative solutions to schools.
Its flagship business is Orchids The International School, while it also operates other education and school partnership businesses. The company currently works with more than 900 schools across India, according to its website.
Financial Performance
K12 Techno Services reported operating income of Rs 523.1 crore in FY26, up from Rs 391.9 crore in FY25.
The company’s losses narrowed sharply to Rs 24.9 crore in FY26 from Rs 57.7 crore in FY25.
FAQs
1. How much are the fresh ESOPs granted by K12 Techno Services worth?
The fresh ESOP grant is valued at around Rs 193 crore, or $20.1 million.
2. How many ESOPs has K12 Techno Services granted?
The company has granted 6,16,902 ESOPs.
3. What is the total value of K12 Techno Services’ ESOP pool?
The total ESOP pool is worth approximately Rs 838 crore, or $88 million.
4. How much stake did Vitruvian Partners acquire in K12 Techno Services?
Vitruvian Partners bought a nearly 16% stake for around Rs 1,159 crore in July 2026.
5. What was K12 Techno Services’ operating income in FY26?
The company’s operating income stood at Rs 523.1 crore in FY26, compared with Rs 391.9 crore in FY25.
