Unpopular Ventures

Unvale is a rapidly expanding social platform designed for creatives. It facilitates the development of stories, helps users grow an audience, and enables self-publishing. The platform's core feature is an online character management system, allowing creators to build detailed profiles for their characters, fostering connections with others, and aiding in the transformation of ideas into published stories.

Khyaal is a digital platform for senior citizens in India that provides a full-stack solution to improve quality of life by offering on-demand services and activities. The platform supports live interactive sessions, secure payments via a dedicated card, curated travel plans, digital literacy programs, health and wellness activities, and access to part-time job opportunities, helping older adults stay socially connected and financially empowered in both digital and offline experiences.

ContentRadar is a workflow automation SaaS that supercharges marketers in their day-to-day job, allowing them to orchestrate their content marketing and socials in seconds instead of hours. It includes AI-powered post creation for copy and graphics, scheduling, analytics for LinkedIn and X, and collaboration for teams and agencies. Create content fast and create content that converts.

222 is a social platform that enables users to connect with new people, discover local activities, and deepen relationships through in-person experiences. The platform focuses on quality social interactions and uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to match individuals with similar tastes and preferences based on a survey about social events, helping users form meaningful connections and expand their networks.

Bookshelved is a Social book reading platform that allows readers to discuss and find the next book to read.

Banter is an e-commerce platform that enables multiplayer shopping and social shopping via social storefronts.

Nesting.com is a social network that meets a personal assistant, targeted towards parents. Centralizing their life, Nesting.com allows moms to organize their family's calendar, organize and share photos, participate in and get advice from conversations, read the news, check the weather, and participate in groups (real world and virtual) all from the convenience of a customizable homepage.

Khyaal is a digital platform for senior citizens in India that provides a full-stack solution to improve quality of life by offering on-demand services and activities. The platform supports live interactive sessions, secure payments via a dedicated card, curated travel plans, digital literacy programs, health and wellness activities, and access to part-time job opportunities, helping older adults stay socially connected and financially empowered in both digital and offline experiences.

Teleport is an social media platform where users can share and shop outfits and clothes based on inspiration and style.

SOON is a dating app and a snazzy mobile application for single people.

Earth is a distributed collective collaborating across art, architecture and technology helping to build shared economies.

Jiggle, an AI-driven social media platform, creating a form of entertainment by letting users turn their dance moves into unique sounds.

Matter is a United States-based company that offers a social reading app designed to enhance the discovery and consumption of articles, blogs, and newsletters. By providing a platform that curates and organizes content, Matter aims to help users find high-quality information more efficiently. The app focuses on improving the reading experience by allowing users to engage with a diverse array of written material, facilitating a more informed and connected audience.

Stipop offers messaging, video, and profile stickers for apps intended to enrich online communication. It helps product brands advertise their products with branded stickers on chat, stories, and comments.

Talentdrop is a recruiting software company that aims to improve the hiring process by enabling hiring managers and recruiters to tap into their personal networks for sourcing candidates. By facilitating the sharing of open roles across platforms like LinkedIn, Slack, and Twitter, Talentdrop enhances the recruitment experience through a more personalized approach. The platform allows users to create customized hiring pages and drop referrals into a private pipeline, thus incentivizing industry experts to assist in the recruitment process without incurring additional costs. Founded by experienced professionals from high-growth consumer tech companies, Talentdrop focuses on transforming traditional hiring methods by fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes human connections and effective talent sourcing.

Bikry is India’s first direct-to-consumer platform empowering small businesses to establish an online presence within seconds. It offers a zero-commission model, enabling merchants to manage operations, promotions, sales, payments, and deliveries through its user-friendly application.

Zoko is a company that provides an all-in-one messaging platform, enabling businesses to leverage WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger for notifications, marketing, and conversational commerce. Its dashboard is designed to enhance the customer experience by facilitating real-time engagement, qualification, and conversion of prospects into sales. Zoko allows users to personalize conversations at scale, making it easier for businesses to operate efficiently through chat. By utilizing social media as a sales channel, Zoko helps companies streamline their sales, marketing, and customer support processes, ultimately improving their overall operational effectiveness.

Bikry is India’s first direct-to-consumer platform empowering small businesses to establish an online presence within seconds. It offers a zero-commission model, enabling merchants to manage operations, promotions, sales, payments, and deliveries through its user-friendly application.

Friended is a community application that facilitates meaningful connections between users through one-on-one messaging. The platform offers a unique experience that allows individuals to communicate with others while remaining true to themselves, helping to reduce feelings of shyness and anxiety. Users can easily find new people to chat with by selecting matches from a discovery stream, posting icebreakers, and exercising control over their interactions. This focus on user comfort and personalized engagement has garnered numerous success stories, with many users reporting increased happiness and a more confident approach to meeting new people. Friended aims to create a supportive environment for individuals seeking to expand their social circles and engage in genuine conversations.

Travelade, Inc. is a travel platform that enables millennials to discover and book tailored travel activities based on their preferences. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on providing authentic travel experiences. Users can plan their activities using insights from travel bloggers and professional tour operators, as well as create and customize their own travel guides, known as Wanderguides, to share tips and recommendations. This innovative approach allows individuals to resell local tours and activities for a commission, transforming how travel recommendations are shared and enhancing the overall travel experience.