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We have some big news to share – Leap has raised a nearly ₹900 crore debt facility from HSBC to help more students fund their study abroad dream! 🎉 Here’s to breaking barriers and opening doors to a world of opportunities for everyone! 🔑📚

Meet Gaurav Balraj Kumar who completed his master’s in Regulatory Affairs and Toxicology from University College Dublin. He now works as a Quality Assurance professional at Kypha. In our latest Expert Student Series interview, he shares: 1. Why he chose University College Dublin for his master’s  2. What Ireland offers to those looking for  a career in pharmaceuticals 3. The tools that helped him land a job after graduation “While fresh graduates can still land great jobs, having prior experience gives you an edge. The key is persistence, networking, and continuously improving your approach” - Gaurav told us

We are thrilled to announce that Leap has been awarded the Hiring Virtuoso Award 2025 by iimjobs.com 🎉. This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in talent acquisition and our commitment to building exceptional teams.  A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this journey. Let's continue to attract and nurture the best talent together! 

Wishing everyone a festival filled with colors and happiness! ✨  Happy Holi from the Leap Team! 🌈

A few days ago, we raised our glasses to celebrate Leap’s incredible journey to Series E funding! An evening filled with excitement, gratitude, and endless energy. Building a company is a journey of relentless hard work, late nights, bold bets, and unwavering belief. And at Leap, we’ve always believed that when you work hard, you should celebrate even harder. This milestone isn’t just about funding—it’s about the incredible team that made it happen. The people who give their all, day in and day out, to build something that truly changes lives. Here's to winning more and winning bigger 🥂

Meet Sarthak Sharma, an engineering graduate from India with four years of work experience. He moved to Ireland for his master’s in Business Analytics and landed a job as a technical program manager at Mastercard. In our latest Expert Student Series interview, he shares: 1. Why he wanted to study abroad for his master’s after working in India 2. How he built a professional and personal life in Ireland 3. His tips to land a job in Ireland as a fresh  graduate “Rather than holding out for an ideal position, it is often more practical to first secure employment and later transition into a preferred role,” Sarthak Sharma told us. Read his full story here⬇️

Meet Amritya P., who navigated the competitive UK job market and landed a role as a Data Scientist at Marketstudy Insurance after his master’s from the University of Birmingham! In our latest Expert Student Series interview, he shares: 1. Why he picked the UK over the US and Canada to pursue his master’s 2. How he tackled the UK job hunt, from understanding visa sponsorship to standing out in a sea of applications. 3. How he used various networking strategies during his job-hunting process. "The key is to start early, network strategically, and keep pushing forward." - Amritya Pradeep From arriving as a student to securing a full-time role, read his journey and job-hunting strategies here! ⬇️

Meet Rishab Sanjay Nair, a graduate of Trinity College Dublin with a joint honors degree in Business, Economics, and Social Sciences and has successfully secured a finance role at a leading investment firm in Ireland. In our latest student expert series, he shares: 1. Why he chose Ireland to pursue Economics and Social Sciences  2. Job Hunting Strategies for Navigating the Fintech Job Market 3. How to stay resilient during rejections “If you’re simply looking for any job, you’ll probably find one—but you may not be happy with it. However, if you're focused on landing a specific role, it will take time and effort. You need to stand out, network extensively, and strategically build connections”.  - Rishab Sanjay Nair

“What stood out about Leap Finance was that it did not require collateral and their service was very accessible. This level of reliability and convenience made my choice clear”. - Nihal Chandra  Meet Nihal Chandra, who pursued his master’s in Computer Science at the Univerisity of Illinois after completing B.Tech in India.   Read about how Leap Finance helped Nihal pursue his master’s degree and kick-start his career in Data Analytics here ⬇️

Cheers, Games, & Mementos: Another Leap Townhall! The People & Culture team at Leap hosted another high-energy, laughter-packed town hall.  Highlights from the Meet 🎀 - New Joinees with fun ice-breaker sessions and games.  -The team gathered to recognize outstanding performances and finalize well-earned awards.  -Mementos for the Go-Getters! Shoutout to those who went above and beyond—pushing the bar and setting new standards for Leap! 🎉