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Online Education #edtech market in #India: From humble beginnings to a $2 billion industry $BTRU.ca $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:57 AM on Thursday, June 21st, 2018

  • On a growth spree, the Indian online education market is presenting a lot of opportunities to ed-tech players in the arena
  • The industry is expected to achieve the growth benchmark of $2 billion by the year 2021, a joint report released last year by Google and KPMG stated
  • Also found that the paid user base for online education services will also grow at least by six times, if not more.

Ed-tech in India has had humble beginnings right from its inception. From the elementary smart classes by Educomp to the current shape and state of the education industry where several ed-tech startups and foreign players are vying for a slice of the education market in India.

On a growth spree, the Indian online education market is presenting a lot of opportunities to ed-tech players in the arena. The industry is expected to achieve the growth benchmark of $2 billion by the year 2021, a joint report released last year by Google and KPMG stated. The report also found that the paid user base for online education services will also grow at least by six times, if not more.

While the report’s findings are quite impressive, the online education sector in India didn’t always possess the same grandeur or even garner the same interest that it does now. Initiated in the 1990s, Smart Class by Educomp launched by Shantanu Prakash was the first venture that brought a large scale change in the education sector.

Educomp Solutions started off with the business of setting up and maintaining computer labs in private schools till 1999. The company’s business grew in 1999, when founder Shantanu Prakash decided to expand the trading operations by including CD-ROMs and educational toys. However, the biggest milestone in the company’s decades-long journey remains the introduction of Educomp SmartClass – a ‘one of its kind’ model that revolutionized the way kids learn things at school.

Since then, the Indian education sector has seen quite some growth in terms of development and innovations. Ed-tech service providers and a few players in the industry are giving a makeover to ed-tech wherein the capital demands and investments have brought India to the forefront in the space.

While still nascent, India is home to thousands of companies providing education technology services to schools as well as individuals, with over 900 managing to come up in the past 2 years alone.

The innate efficacy of the tech-driven setup is still a hot topic for nationwide debates, the ground report says otherwise. Surveys conducted with several participating students have shown that the students aided with online education and smart class were able to achieve a more profound understanding of the subject matter, as compared to the students who stuck to conventional methods of learning.

The investors are surely past the over-stretched debate, with big names like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Tencent Holdings, etc., having opened their coffers to Indian ed-tech honchos BYJU’s and AEON Learning. And that’s not it. The FinTech sector in India has also embraced its educational counterpart, with indigenous digital lending platforms like Zest Money and FinMomenta partnering with players like Upgrad and Edureka.

The use of technology in an already tech-driven world is not the only reason why investors are attracted to the online education sector in India. Another driving factor remains the large and rapidly growing consumer base. There are about 409 million Internet users in India, a country with 46 per cent of its population in the age group of 15-20 years.

Apart from the increasing Internet penetration, the low cost involved in pursuing an online course, as well as the convenience, flexibility and personalization also attribute to the popularity of ed-tech among students. This, in turn, amounts to growing interest from investors.

While some educators perceive online education as a looming threat to the very existence of offline education system, CEO of Embibe.com Aditi Awasthi believes that the ed-tech sector will remain a fringe play in the face of traditional methods of education until it hits at the heart of what matters to the students – outcomes. “There has to be a clear RoI from consuming education through high-tech channels beyond mere convenience. Data science-driven personalization can make that happen,” she says.

Source: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Education-&-Careers/2018-06-20/Online-Education-market-in-India-From-humble-beginnings-to-a-2-billion-industry/390846

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betterU Education Corporation $BTRU.ca Announces Increases in Monthly Traffic Metrics to India Marketplace, Including 3,200% in Site Visits $ARCL $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:49 AM on Friday, June 8th, 2018

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  • Announced increases across all traffic metrics following the successful launch of its’ national mass marketing print campaign in India in February;
    • Website visits increase 3,202%
    • Registrations increase 2,920%
    • Courses taken increase 4,966%

OTTAWA, June 08, 2018 — betterU Education Corp. (the “Company” or “betterU”), is pleased to announce increases across all traffic metrics following the successful launch of its’ national mass marketing print campaign in India in February.  Highlights include the following:

METRIC JANUARY
(ACTUAL)
Pre-Marketing		 FEB/MAR/APRIL
(AVERAGE / MONTH)
Post-Marketing		 %
INCREASE
Website Visits 2,637 87,091 3,202%
Registrations 29 876 2,920%
Courses Taken 15 760 4,966%
Chats 37 693 1,772%
Social Impressions 27,222 1,151,648 5,471%

 

METRICS DEMONSTRATE POWER AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MARKETING PROGRAMS

The Company successfully launched its full-scale mass marketing print campaign across India through Hindustan Times, Hindustan and The Mint on February 19th to coincide with the Prime Minister of Canada’s visit to India for the Global Business Summit on February 23rd and 24th, which included over 2,000 delegates and 400 CEO’s from around the world.

On March 1st, 2018 the Company announced a significant increase in visitors to its’ platform, as well as, incoming calls and partnership requests.  As a result, betterU continued the national marketing campaign to grow awareness, partnerships and, most importantly, revenue streams.

Brad Loiselle, CEO of betterU stated “These increases in key metrics from just our first three months of marketing speak for themselves and bode well for our anticipated growth throughout 2018 and beyond.  Like all marketing, we expect our metrics to grow stronger every quarter as our brand awareness compounds amongst our target markets, leading to strong and robust business growth for years to come.  To this end, we are already preparing for major hiring to support our business growth and will have more to say about this in the very near future. ”

About betterU

betterU, a global education marketplace, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated education-to-employment ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global educational opportunities from leading educators, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

www.betterU.ca and www.betterU.in

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements and information, which may involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with betterU’s growth, the state of the financial markets, regulatory risks and other factors. There can be no assurance or guarantees that any statements of forward-looking information contained in this release will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written and oral statements containing forward-looking information are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, betterU disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers should not place undue reliance on any statements of forward-looking information that speak only as of the date of this release. Further information on betterU’s public filings, including their most recent audited consolidated financial statements, are available at www.sedar.com.

For further information, please visit  https://ir.betteru.ca/investor-overview/press-releases/

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
betterU Education Corp.
Brad Loiselle, CEO

For further information:
Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100 Ext. 233
Email: [email protected]

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betterU Education $BTRU.ca Adds 700+ More Courses to Their Global Education Platform $ARCL $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:47 AM on Thursday, May 31st, 2018

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  • Continues to expand its global education partnerships, having recently added over 700 more global programs to their platform
  • Additional partnerships include WIISE Learning Network, Pointsbuild, Internshala, Simple and Real Analytics, TCYonline, CareerCo, Henry Harvin and GlobalExam

OTTAWA, May 31, 2018 – betterU Education Corp. (the “Company” or “betterU”), is pleased to announce that it continues to expand its global education partnerships, having recently added over 700 more global programs to their platform. These additional partnerships include WIISE Learning Network, Pointsbuild, Internshala, Simple and Real Analytics, TCYonline, CareerCo, Henry Harvin and GlobalExam. These offerings will add additional business and technology programs, vocational training options, exam preparation support, internship placement opportunities and assessments to the betterU platform.

Model outlining the scope of learning

The building of a global education platform required to support millions of people across many industries, domains and levels of learning requires many partnerships from around the world. Through extensive research and development efforts, betterU continues to scope out, map against India requirements, locate and partner with educators and service providers to meet these needs.

The scope of education that is essential to support mass populations like India would need to include millions of content pieces and could easily incorporate thousands of partnerships. betterU’s founder, Brad Loiselle, has been quoted many times saying that in order to provide education to all, it requires education from all. Mass collaboration of educators is the only way a single platform can support access and availability to everyone. The collective collaboration of content from many global partners and providers also enables the opportunity for unique data mining that would support customized solutions.

betterU’s partnerships not only come from within India, but also from Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France and many other European countries. “There is a significant change coming in how people consume education. Through globalization, technology advancements and innovation by groups like betterU, emerging markets now have the ability to learn and compete on a global scale. I am honoured to be a part of the team that is helping advance such important opportunities,” said Kate O’Neil, Director of Partnership Implementation.

betterU continues to expand their partner acquisition teams around the world with offices in Canada, Switzerland and Australia. With the goal of educating global leaders about the opportunity for working together for the collective good, the Company has set its targets on countries with governments focused on supporting India.

About betterU

betterU, a global education marketplace, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The company’s vision is to help foster the equalization of education for all by bridging the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its learners by developing an integrated education-to-employment ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global educational opportunities from leading educators, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

www.betterU.ca and www.betterU.in

 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which include completion of the proposed Investment, the anticipated use of the proceeds of the Investment, the development and expansion of betterU’s operations, and other matters. There can be no assurance that the Investment will be completed as proposed or at all. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as “may”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “believe” and “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predictions, estimates, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the state of the economy in general and capital markets in particular, the development of competitive technologies, the marketplace acceptance of betterU’s products, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of betterU. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

 

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, betterU disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, betterU undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the matters discussed above. Further information on betterU’s public filings, including their most recent audited consolidated financial statements, are available at www.sedar.com.

 

For further information, please visit  https://ir.betteru.ca/investor-overview/press-releases/

 

Brad Loiselle, CEO

 

On behalf of the Board of Directors

 

For further information:
Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100 Ext. 233
Email: [email protected]

 

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f9e21336-0a27-4eb5-8815-5bc9f17411af

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FEATURE: betterU Education $BTRU.ca The Only Education Marketplace In #India Serving 1.3 Billion Potential Customers #edtech $ARCL $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:33 PM on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

CONNECTING GLOBAL EDUCATION WITH THE INDIAN MARKETPLACE

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The ONLY Global Education Marketplace Serving India
  • Launched full-scale mass marketing print campaign through Hindustan Times, Hindustan and The Mint last week across India (Check it out)
  • Signed Definitive Agreement With Swift e-Learning Services to Launch e-Template Marketplace to Support India’s Content Development Requirements
  • Launching Education Blockchain Ecosystem Project Read More
  • Executes on Definitive Agreement With One of India’s Largest Media Conglomerates (HT Overseas Pte. Ltd.) for a $10 Million Media Investment (completed first tranche of $1.25M) Read More
  • betterU Partners With Adobe to Deliver Leading Digital Experience Programs in India
  • Executed MOU with the Telecom Sector Skill Council to jointly support both organizations’ efforts towards the skilling of millions of professionals across India’s Telecom sector Read More
  • Capitalizing On Mobile Payments Structure Others Unable To Provide
  • Unique Ability To Collect From 200 Different Payment Methods in India
  • BetterU Receives 20 – 50% Of All Revenues Generated

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New Cisco $CSCO blueprint to tap $2 billion #Indian digital education market #edtech #betterU $BTRU.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:52 AM on Thursday, April 12th, 2018
  • Education is at the heart of new digital economy and the digital learning solutions’ market in India is currently at $2 billion
  • Second largest market for digital education after the US

HYDERABAD: Education is at the heart of new digital economy and the digital learning solutions’ market in India is currently at $2 billion — the second largest market for digital education after the US, global networking giant Cisco said here on Thursday.

Realising the need to skill students in disruptive technologies like Big Data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, Cisco on Thursday announced a “Blueprint for Digital Education” here.

The blueprint will allow colleges and universities to enable students learn anywhere with “Cisco Connected Classroom” solutions which use the Cisco “Digital Network Architecture” (Cisco DNA) and collaboration solutions such as “WebEx” online meetings and Cisco “Spark” all-in-one communications solution.

Currently the Indian education industry at $97.8 billion and is set to grow to about $140 billion by 2020.

“Education is at the heart of new digital economy and the digital learning solutions’ market in India is currently at $2 billion and outside the US, India is the largest digital education industry,” Sudhir Nayar, Managing Director, Commercial Sales, Cisco India and SAARC, told reporters here.

He was speaking at the Cisco “Digital Education Summit” at the Indian School of Business (ISB) here.

“Cisco Connected Campus” provides extensive network analytics to help administrators make data-driven decisions while managing facilities, lighting, parking and transportation.

“We are committed to create environment that enables solutions and tools for digital learning and digital campus in the country,” Nayar said.

“Today, we are for the first time launching a complete digital blueprint for education institutions that can help transform the Indian education sector,” he noted.

The blueprint aims to help colleges and universities create a completely integrated digital environment that meets the high expectations of the industry.

With approximately 30% of India’s current population in the 0-15 age group, the education sector in India is poised to witness significant growth.

However, the education system faces challenges such as capacity, scale and quality.

“At Cisco, we create the infrastructure that can help the education system to transform,” Nayar said.

The blueprint is based on Cisco’s highly secure core network and unified voice, video and wireless communications, protected by state-of-the-art security solutions and lay the framework for connected campuses, empowered educators, informed administrators and students.

“In terms of affordability the new model would cost Rs 200 per student per month, which includes automated attendance, browsing facilities for the students, among others,” Nayar noted.

Currently, 500 institutes and colleges (60% urban and 30% in rural areas) across the country are using Cisco digital education solutions for their digital journey.

It also includes leading institutions such as Manipal University, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Jamia Hamdard and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.

“With smart workspaces that automatically track student attendance and progress, schools and universities can operate efficiently in a rapidly changing environment,” Cisco said in a statement.

Digital learning classrooms can support new online learning experiences, worldwide collaboration and rich online media consumption with virtual classrooms.

Cisco “Connected Research” solutions are also helping researchers, faculty and students conduct high-performance computing (HPC) in a secure environment and quickly scale computing resources to fuel innovation.

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Source: https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/new-cisco-blueprint-to-tap-2-billion-indian-digital-education-market/articleshow/63733383.cms

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Revolutionising #E-Learning and Online Education System in #India #edtech #betterU $BTRU.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:39 PM on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
  • India’s e-learning market, according to KPMG, is the second-largest after the US and likely to grow to USD 1.96 billion by 2021
  • Future of the e-learning market in India appears bright
  • However, at the same time, the sector is fraught with several challenges like the absence of proper digital infrastructure and lack of standardisation of online programs among others

India’s e-learning market, according to KPMG, is the second-largest after the US and likely to grow to USD 1.96 billion by 2021. Over last two years, the online education sector in India has seen several big-ticket investments from global players such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Google, Netflix founder Reed Hastings, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Bertelsmann India and Kaizen Management Advisors. The future of the e-learning market in India appears bright. However, at the same time, the sector is fraught with several challenges like the absence of proper digital infrastructure and lack of standardisation of online programmes amongst others.

Source: https://transfin.in/revolutionising-e-learning-and-online-education-system-in-India

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betterU’s $BTRU.ca CEO to Speak at Global Leadership Summit in Singapore $ARCL $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:54 AM on Thursday, April 5th, 2018

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  • On April 13th 2018, Brad Loiselle, CEO of betterU along with 15 other global leaders were invited to speak at the HT-Mint Asia Leadership Summit in Singapore
  • Leadership Summit’s theme, The Road Ahead for Asia, will dive into the speakers’ viewpoints on future opportunities and advancements of the Asian markets
  • Will include active participation from over 300 invited leaders from industry, government, academia and world influencers.

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 05, 2018 — betterU Education Corp. (TSX-V:BTRU) (FRANKFURT:5OGA), (the “Corporation” or “betterU”), is pleased to announce that on April 13th 2018, Brad Loiselle, CEO of betterU, along with 15 other global leaders were invited to speak at the HT-Mint Asia Leadership Summit in Singapore. The Leadership Summit’s theme, The Road Ahead for Asia, will dive into the speakers’ viewpoints on future opportunities and advancements of the Asian markets, and will include active participation from over 300 invited leaders from industry, government, academia and world influencers.

Over the years, this event has included some of the world’s most well-known thought leaders and influences such as Nobel Peace Prize Winner His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, current Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and 45th Vice President of the United States Al Gore, Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Hollywood Actress Nicole Kidman. The knowledge, experience, and impact of such past HT Leadership Summits has created positive advancements in the world and this year will be no different. The highlighted 2018 speakers include:

  • Hon. Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam;
  • Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, The RT. Hon. Tony Blair;
  • Chairman of Tata Sons, Natarajan Chandrasekaran;
  • MP, Indian National Congress, Jyotiraditya Scindia;
  • CEO of betterU Education Corporation, Brad Loiselle;
  • Former Indian Cricket Captain, Sachin Tendulkar;
  • Chief Executive Officer International of Singtel, Arthur Lang;
  • Founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru;
  • Actor and Producer, Aamir Khan;
  • Executive Chairman YCH Group, Dr. Robert Yap;
  • National University of Singapore, Prof. Wang Gungwu;
  • Former Foreign Secretary of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar;
  • National General Secretary, Janata Dal (United), Pavan K Varma;
  • National General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party, Ram Madhav;
  • Hon. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu; and
  • Hon, Minister of Road Transport, Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, India, Nitin Gadkari.

The 21st century has been dubbed the ‘Asian Century.’ Riding the crest of seemingly unstoppable growth, Asia’s rise has captured the popular imagination for three decades. By measures including gross domestic product, trade volumes, technological prowess and military capabilities, Asia has emerged as the world’s third pillar, of which Singapore, India and China are the success hotspots and power base.

“I am thrilled and honored to be counted amongst such a wonderful roster of speakers and to have the opportunity to bring forth my views on such important topics. India has the potential to be one of the world’s economic leaders and I look forward to my panel discussion on the Opportunities in the Emerging Business Ecosystems,” said Brad Loiselle, CEO of betterU.

About betterU

betterU, a global education to employment platform, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated education-to-employment ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global educational opportunities from leading educators, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

www.betterU.ca and www.betterU.in

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements and information, which may involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with betterU’s growth, the state of the financial markets, regulatory risks and other factors. There can be no assurance or guarantees that any statements of forward-looking information contained in this release will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written and oral statements containing forward-looking information are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, betterU disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers should not place undue reliance on any statements of forward-looking information that speak only as of the date of this release. Further information on betterU’s public filings, including their most recent audited consolidated financial statements, are available at www.sedar.com.

For further information, please visit  http://www.betteru.ca/investor-overview/

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
better Education Corp.
Brad Loiselle, CEO

For further information:

Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100 Ext. 233
Email: [email protected]

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Seriously, There’s Still a 400% Arbitrage Opportunity and it Just Got Less Risky #betterU $BTRU.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:36 PM on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

 

Seriously, There’s Still a 400% Arbitrage Opportunity and it Just Got Less Risky

 

Today – that US$100 million mega deal between BetterU Education Corp. (CVE:BTRU, FRA:5OGA, Mkt Cap: C$43M) and Treasure Union Ltd. (TU) is one step closer to completion.

The Chairman of TUCapital, Kenny Ho, has confirmed that TUCapital has executed on the Subscription Agreement as of April 3rd, 2018. The creation of TUCapital was one of the initiatives highlighted in the final definitive agreement.

BetterU’s Chairman, Tony Keenan, is currently in Guangzhou, China with Mr. Ho coordinating the details of the fund transfer – which is expected to be completed in just 2-3 weeks.

The market may still be iffy as the deal was expected to be completed by March. However, it is important to note deals of this size require the approval of banking institutions and regulators – which ultimately impact the timeline.

This lets contrarian investors take advantage of the crowds’ impatience and doubts.

We also want to mention that Treasure Union Ltd. recently completed a US$50 million Series B funding round with Toronto-based Loraxian Inc., a global renewable energy and infrastructure company. . .

This shows us that Treasure Union has – and is deploying – cash.

We expect in 2-3 weeks BetterU will complete the financing.

At the current price – that’s still 400% upside.

Source: https://mailchi.mp/fe9885407a47/seriously-theres-still-a-400-arbitrage-opportunity-and-it-just-got-less-risky?e=4773499894

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betterU Education Corporation $BTRU.ca Provides Update on Closing of US$100 Million Investment $ARCL $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:17 AM on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

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  • Chairman of TUCapital, Kenny Ho, has confirmed to the Corporation that TUCapital has been established and that they have executed on the Subscription Agreement as of April 3rd, 2018
  • betterU’s Board of Directors Chairman Tony Keenan is currently in Guangzhou, China with Mr. Ho coordinating the details of the fund transfer
  • Expected to be within the upcoming 2-3 weeks subject to banking and legal requirements

OTTAWA, April 03, 2018 — betterU Education Corp. (TSX-V:BTRU) (FRANKFURT:5OGA) (the “Corporation” or “betterU”) is pleased to provide an update on the closing of the US$100M equity investment last announced on February 8th, 2018.

The Chairman of TUCapital, Kenny Ho, has confirmed to the Corporation that TUCapital (the ‘Fund’) has been established and that they have executed on the Subscription Agreement as of April 3rd, 2018. betterU’s Board of Directors Chairman Tony Keenan is currently in Guangzhou, China with Mr. Ho coordinating the details of the fund transfer which is expected to be within the upcoming 2-3 weeks subject to banking and legal requirements. The Corporation had previously announced that the agreements were to be completed by the end of March; however, deals of this size and nature do involve many people from multiple countries, processes, paperwork, banks and legal approvals which has had an impact on timelines. The Corporation has also been working with their own legal and banking teams in preparation for receipt of funds. Once funds have been received, the Corporation will update the market to the issuance the shares, subject to legal and governing body approvals.

The consummation of any financing, as contemplated, remains subject to TSXV approval, and among other conditions of the TSXV’s approval, disinterested shareholder approval.

About betterU

betterU, a global education to employment platform, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated education-to-employment ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to complement school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global educational opportunities from leading educators, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

www.betterU.ca and www.betterU.in

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements and information, which may involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with betterU’s growth, the state of the financial markets, regulatory risks and other factors. There can be no assurance or guarantees that any statements of forward-looking information contained in this release will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written and oral statements containing forward-looking information are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, betterU disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers should not place undue reliance on any statements of forward-looking information that speak only as of the date of this release. Further information on betterU’s public filings, including their most recent audited consolidated financial statements, are available at www.sedar.com.

For further information, please visit https://ir.betteru.ca/investor-overview/press-releases/

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
better Education Corp.
Brad Loiselle, CEO

For further information:

Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100 Ext. 233
Email: [email protected]

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FEATURE: betterU Education $BTRU.ca – The Only Education Marketplace In #India Serving 1.3 Billion Potential Customers #edtech

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:56 PM on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

CONNECTING GLOBAL EDUCATION WITH THE INDIAN MARKETPLACE

betterU Education Signs Definitive Agreement and Provides Update on $100 Million Investment

  • On February 1st, 2018 Treasure Union Limited and the Corporation executed a definitive agreement
  • Definitive Agreement solidifies the terms and conditions required to complete the final details for the US$100M equity investment in betterU
  • US$3.00 per common share

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The ONLY Global Education Marketplace Serving India
  • Launched full-scale mass marketing print campaign through Hindustan Times, Hindustan and The Mint last week across India (Check it out)
  • Signed Definitive Agreement With Swift e-Learning Services to Launch e-Template Marketplace to Support India’s Content Development Requirements
  • Launching Education Blockchain Ecosystem Project Read More
  • Executes on Definitive Agreement With One of India’s Largest Media Conglomerates (HT Overseas Pte. Ltd.) for a $10 Million Media Investment (completed first tranche of $1.25M) Read More
  • betterU Partners With Adobe to Deliver Leading Digital Experience Programs in India
  • Executed MOU with the Telecom Sector Skill Council to jointly support both organizations’ efforts towards the skilling of millions of professionals across India’s Telecom sector Read More
  • Capitalizing On Mobile Payments Structure Others Unable To Provide
  • Unique Ability To Collect From 200 Different Payment Methods in India
  • BetterU Receives 20 – 50% Of All Revenues Generated

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