Flutrr
Funding Round in 2024
Flutrr is an innovative online dating application focused on fostering meaningful connections among users in India. The platform is designed to cater to the diverse linguistic, cultural, and traditional backgrounds of its users, emphasizing the importance of romance rooted in Indian values rather than casual encounters or arranged marriages. Flutrr stands out as the first multilingual dating app in the country, offering a safe and inclusive environment for individuals to explore potential matches based on shared passions and interests. In addition to facilitating connections, Flutrr provides dating tips and incorporates a referral game program, allowing users to engage in interactive experiences while searching for their ideal partner without facing financial barriers.
NewsReach
Series A in 2024
NewsReach India is a PR-tech platform founded in 2018 by entrepreneurs Darshan Shah and Soniya Kundnani, who were recognized in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2022. The company specializes in providing targeted media placements, press releases, and podcasts, aiming to transform the public relations landscape. With partnerships with over 2,000 publications, including major names, and a diverse clientele of more than 1,000 companies, NewsReach facilitates the dissemination of sponsored content through a selection of publications and packages. Its offerings cater to the PR needs of small and medium businesses, PR agencies, and in-house corporate communication teams. The platform also emphasizes digital visibility for local news publishers and content creators, helping users access relevant news via various formats, including video, text, and images. Through its innovative approach, NewsReach strives to enhance the reach and engagement of its clients in an increasingly digital world.
SugarBox
Corporate Round in 2020
SugarBox is a hyperlocal data delivery and discovery platform focused on improving digital consumption in India. The company installs hyperlocal edge servers at various consumer points of interest, facilitating access to relevant content at high speeds through local area networks. This innovative approach enhances user experience by de-cluttering and stabilizing internet connections, thereby enabling consumers to access information and services more efficiently. SugarBox aims to provide seamless connectivity and fast data delivery, catering to the growing demand for reliable digital services in the region.
Tagos Design Innovations Pvt.
Series A in 2017
The power of Internet emanates from its unique two-way property.Until now most broadcasters and premium video-content owners have used internet the same way as TV- essentially a one-way medium. Tagos lets users explore video by touch, opening up whole new ways to interact, engage, advertise, shop or learn. When a viewer watches content augmented by Tagos, he can tap his finger or click with any pointing device to interact with a character, location or discover a product without intruding on immersive nature of the video content. The company was founded in 2014 by seasoned technology executives and supported by an outstanding global advisory board.
Charmboard
Series A in 2017
Charmboard is a leading in-video discovery platform that utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to enhance user interaction with online videos. By enabling videos to respond to touch, Charmboard allows users to tap or click on characters, locations, or products within the content, facilitating a seamless exploration of information without disrupting the viewing experience. Each interaction is saved as a visual bookmark, creating a personalized media platform where users can curate and revisit inspiring moments from videos. The platform collaborates with partner OTT services, boasting over 270 million Charms and nearly 1 billion discoveries in the current year. Founded in 2014 by experienced technology executives, Charmboard is backed by a notable global advisory board and secured Series A funding in 2017.
India Webportal
Acquisition in 2017
India Webportal is a digital media company based in Mumbai, India, specializing in the operation of online portals and websites. The company focuses on distributing media content across various digital platforms, thereby enhancing its reach and engagement with users. Through its diverse range of online properties, India Webportal aims to provide valuable content and services to its audience, leveraging the growing digital landscape in India.
India.com
Acquisition in 2017
Indiacom Limited is a company based in Pune, India, that specializes in the collection, processing, and dissemination of information across various platforms. It publishes a range of directories, including telephone directories and yellow pages, while also offering advertising services. The company provides information and data services through print, electronic, and voice media. Additionally, India.com serves as an online magazine, delivering content across diverse categories such as news, entertainment, sports, Bollywood, travel, health, education, and automobiles, with a particular emphasis on cricket. As a subsidiary of World Media Group, LLC, Indiacom Limited focuses on enhancing access to information for its users through multiple mediums.
SugarBox
Acquisition in 2017
SugarBox is a hyperlocal data delivery and discovery platform focused on improving digital consumption in India. The company installs hyperlocal edge servers at various consumer points of interest, facilitating access to relevant content at high speeds through local area networks. This innovative approach enhances user experience by de-cluttering and stabilizing internet connections, thereby enabling consumers to access information and services more efficiently. SugarBox aims to provide seamless connectivity and fast data delivery, catering to the growing demand for reliable digital services in the region.
WION
Private Equity Round in 2016
WION is a global English news channel from South Asia.
Fly By Wire
Acquisition in 2016
Fly By Wire
Sarthak Entertainment
Acquisition in 2015
Sarthak Entertainment Pvt Ltd, established in 2008 and headquartered in Cuttack, India, is a subsidiary of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. The company operates a regional television channel, Sarthak TV, dedicated to the Odia people and their culture. It broadcasts a wide range of content, including serials, reality shows, special events, movies, music, and religious programs, primarily in Odisha. Sarthak TV is available through cable operators and various direct-to-home (DTH) platforms, catering to both rural and urban audiences.