HomeGuru is an online marketplace that links students and parents in India with over 200,000 vetted tutors for academic, competitive exam, language, and skill‑based subjects. The platform offers searchable tutor profiles, ratings, and options for in‑home or live virtual sessions, with a prepaid wallet that streamlines booking and payment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students across India often struggle to find qualified, vetted tutors who can provide personalized instruction in academic, non‑academic, language, and competitive exam subjects, especially when they need flexible in‑home or online options.
Solution
HomeGuru operates an online tutoring marketplace that connects learners with over 200,000 verified tutors nationwide. The platform lets parents and students browse tutor profiles, view ratings, and select a tutor that matches their subject, board, and learning style. Sessions can be scheduled for in‑home visits or conducted via the platform’s virtual classroom, enabling flexible, one‑on‑one instruction. HomeGuru handles the payment workflow through a prepaid wallet, confirming commitment and simplifying scheduling for both parties. The service supports a wide range of subjects—from core school curricula to extracurricular skills—and is used by students aiming for top Indian institutions such as IIT, IIM, AIIMS, and NIT.
Target Audience
Primary customers are parents and students in India seeking personalized tutoring for school subjects, competitive exams, or skill‑based learning, as well as tutors looking to acquire students through a vetted marketplace.
Features
- searchable database of 200,000+ verified tutors covering academic, non‑academic, language, and competitive exam topics
- profile pages with qualifications, experience, and average student ratings to aid informed selection
- options for both in‑home tutoring and live online classes via an integrated virtual classroom
- prepaid wallet system for advance payment, session booking, and secure transaction handling
- demo class offering to assess tutor‑learner fit before committing to regular sessions
- support for multiple Indian education boards and entrance exam curricula