Primebook
Category: AI in Education
Primebook manufactures affordable Android-based laptops tailored for students, focusing on bridging the digital divide in education with cost-effective, high-performance devices Primebook was founded in 2017. The company is led by Chitranshu Mahant. Based in New Delhi, India. Team size: 65. Total funding raised: $3.39M. Latest round: Pre-Series A Extension. Key investors include Ekamya Capital, Inflection Point Ventures, Auxano Capital, NexG Devices, Rikant Pittie (EaseMyTrip), Bhavesh Gupta (ex-Paytm COO).
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- New Delhi, India
- Team size
- 65
- Total funding
- $3.39M
Value proposition
Provides affordable, high-performance laptops with AI integration, 3-in-1 OS (Android 15 PrimeOS, Windows/Linux via Cloud PC), starting from ₹14,990, with 4G connectivity and education-focused features
Products and solutions
Primebook 2 Neo (₹14,990), Primebook 2 Pro (₹18,590), Primebook 2 Max (₹22,990), PrimeOS (Android 15-based operating system), Cloud PC service for Windows/Linux access
Unique value
Focus on Indian-made, education-specific hardware with cost efficiency, AI integration with Gemini AI, 3-in-1 OS capability, and affordability starting under ₹15,000
Target customer
Students in Tier II-IV cities, schools, coaching centers, NGOs, and skill development institutions
Industries served
Education Technology, Skill Development, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Coaching Centers, Students, Educational Institutions
Technology advantage
Collaboration with Qualcomm for enhanced CPU performance, in-house PrimeOS development based on Android 15, AI integration with Gemini AI for on-screen assistance, partnerships with PLI-approved manufacturers for local production
How they differentiate
Primebook differentiates itself by offering affordable Android-based laptops with PrimeOS, an OS optimized for educational apps and multitasking, AI integration with Gemini, 3-in-1 OS capability, and focus on Tier II-IV Indian cities with competitive pricing starting under ₹15,000
Main competitors
JioBook, HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer
Key partnerships
Redington (national distribution partner), Qualcomm (high-performance CPU integration), VVDN Technologies (cloud-as-a-service solutions), Ekamya Capital (investor and strategic partner), CRY Foundation and Kotak Education Foundation (B2B educational outreach)
Notable customers
Schools, Individual students, Educational institutions in Tier II-IV cities, AAS Vidyalaya (2,000+ students impacted)
Major milestones
Secured ₹75 lakh deal on Shark Tank India (2023), Raised $2M in Pre-Series A funding (April 2025), Achieved ₹62 Cr ARR in 2025, Launched PrimeOS 3.0 (Android 15-based), Achieved 3% Indian laptop market share, Achieved profitability in FY24, Secured additional $250K from Ekamya Capital (November 2025), Partnered with Redington as national distributor, Launched AI-powered Primebook 2 series with Gemini integration
Growth metrics
₹62 Cr ARR (2025), 10x YoY revenue growth to ₹50 Cr in FY24, achieved 3% market share in Indian laptops within first year, profitable operations
Market positioning
Positioned as a budget-friendly, education-focused alternative to global brands, targeting Indian students and schools with hardware designed for offline/online learning, 4G connectivity, and compatibility with 50,000+ Android apps
Geographic focus
Primarily India with nationwide distribution through Redington partnership, focus on Tier II-IV cities where affordability and education accessibility are critical
Patents and IP
Pending patents in display efficiency and manufacturing processes for laptop assembly
About Chitranshu Mahant
IIT Delhi graduate (Civil Engineering, 2015), former Head of Sales at Smartivity Labs, co-founded Primebook in 2017 with experience in product development and educational technology
Official website: https://www.primebook.in