Early Life
Prateek Boob was born in India and is 37 years old. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU).
Rise to Success
Prateek Boob co-founded PhysicsWallah in 2020, along with Alakh Pandey. PhysicsWallah started as an e-learning platform offering preparatory courses for entrance exams to the Indian Institute of Technology and medical colleges. PhysicsWallah became a unicorn company in 2022 and as of September 2024, the company is valued at around $2.8 billion. In November 2025, PhysicsWallah went public, making Prateek Boob a billionaire. The company has expanded its offerings to include learning modules for students from grades one to twelve. Furthermore, PhysicsWallah has established offline coaching centers called Vidyapeeth.
Key Business Strategies
Prateek Boob is responsible for strategic initiatives and innovation planning at PhysicsWallah. The company focuses on providing affordable education and has rapidly expanded its reach. The company raised $390 million from the IPO and the proceeds will be used for opening more offline centers, beefing up both technology and marketing initiatives, and bankrolling more acquisitions. The co-founders hold a 36.15% stake each in the company as per Screener data from 12 December 2025.
Philanthropy
Information about specific philanthropy amounts has not been found.