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Leverage Edu CEO recounts overnight negotiations to save a funding round

Inc42 says Akshay Chaturvedi described 12 hours of negotiations after a signed term sheet and completed due diligence.

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Inc42 says Leverage Edu founder and CEO Akshay Chaturvedi recounted a funding deal that nearly fell apart when the startup had six days of cash left. Despite a signed term sheet and completed due diligence, he negotiated through the night; by 6 AM, the round was back on track.

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IN Inc42@Inc42 5:44 AM · Oct 16, 2026
Just 6 days of cash left. A funding round on the verge of collapse. And one night that could change everything. ⏳ In a conversation with Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder & CEO of Leverage Edu, and Vaibhav Vardhan, CEO of Inc42, he recounts the 12-hour overnight battle to save a…