New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Leap, a startup that helps students study abroad, plans to double down on its international expansion, including through acquisitions, following a $65 million fundraise led by Apis Partners Group (UK) Ltd, according to a top executive.

About 80% of the capital raised in this round is from new investors, including Apis Growth Markets Fund III and Apis Global Growth Fund III, according to the company.

Leap will use the money to enter China, Malaysia and Taiwan, in addition to building a deeper presence in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Asia, and Southeast Asian.

"We are present in 11 countries, including India, and our focus is on deepening our presence in these markets due to strong demand," co-founder Arnav Kumar tol...