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11 Nov

Content Creators are The Real Celebrities: CEO, Mad Influence

MediaCatalystInterviewGautam Madhavan, Influencer Marketing, Mad Influence

With the widespread use of internet and emergence of social media, the world has been much more connected. It has revolutionized the way humans interact and communicate. Now, the communication happens at a lightening fast speed with the capacity to influence societies and businesses like no one has ever thought before. This has resulted in the emergence of a new era of social media influencers and the rise of influencer marketing platform. CEO & Founder of Mad Influence, Mr. Gautam Madhavan talks to MediaCatalyst about emergence of Mad Influence as a leading influencer marketing platforms and the recent trends. Here…

09 Nov

Clientjoy Closes $800K Pre-Series A Funding from GVFL

MediaCatalystInvestment, NewsClientjoy, Gujarat Venture Finance Limited

Ahmedabad, Nov. 09, 2020: Clientjoy, the Ahmedabad based SaaS platform, has raised $800K in Series A funding from GVFL (Gujarat Venture Finance Limited), an early-stage venture capital firm. Launched in 2019, by 4 entrepreneurs, Clientjoy offers Client Life-Cycle Management Software for modern agencies, services companies, and freelancers to manage Leads, Proposals, Clients, Invoicing, and Revenues under a single roof. In its initial journey, the company was funded and supported by other angel investors and CIIE –a startup incubator established by IIM Ahmedabad. Clientjoy Team Speaking on the announcement, Mr Yash Shah (co-founder & CEO, Clientjoy) said, “At Clientjoy we are excited about the funding from GVFL – it comes at a time when we…

09 Nov

Growing Significance of Blended Learning and Teaching in the Post Covid-19 World

MediaCatalystColumn, Education

Covid-19 has had a major impact on nearly all spheres of human life, and education too has witnessed a significant disruption. As per statistics put out by UNESCO on its website, over 190 countries faced disruption in formal learning and teaching impacting nearly 1.5 billion learners at one point. As per the same report about 320 million learners have been impacted in India alone. (*Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse) However, quite commendably, despite the scale and impact of this pandemic, private education enterprises, as also Governments across the globe, were swift in putting out resources for the benefit of learners. In India, in addition…

06 Nov

Safety Tips for Dogs on Diwali

MediaCatalystColumnSafety Tips for Dogs, Vidhi Malla

The festive season, especially Diwali times can be difficult for dogs. While this year people are expecting a more subdued celebration due to the ongoing pandemic, one can never be sure. As a pattern, the festive season witnesses an increase in holiday-related emergencies, including fall injuries as a result of pets jumping from balconies, accidental injuries as animals attempt to escape noises from crackers and get hit by vehicles, burns, and wounds from fire and firecrackers, and cases of severe anxiety. Additionally, the number of pets that run away or get lost increases many folds during this time. Hence, it…

05 Nov

Developing Robust Financial System is the Key to Success: CEO – Faustus Advisory

MediaCatalystInterviewFaustus Advisory, Siba Panda

Start-ups, especially first generation entrepreneurs require constant support in establishing a successful businesses. At an early stage, when businesses have limited resources at their disposal and are competing with large enterprises backed by business tycoons, getting support from experienced advisors is important. It not only helps in checking and improving the entire business process but also in creating right business models. Human Resources are critical to any business and hiring an experienced professional sometimes may cost huge to start-ups, particularly those looking for getting financial supports at different stages of business lifecycle. Faustus Advisory, founded by Mr. Siba Panda is…

30 Oct

Bengaluru with $900 Mn in Fintech VC Investment Ranks Fifth Globally

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New Delhi, Oct. 30, 2020: As coronavirus drives accelerated adoption of fintech products and services, investors are continuing to pump money into fintech companies in the UK and India. According to latest data from London & Partners and Dealroom.co, London’s fintech sector has attracted $3.6bn in VC investment between January and September 2020, coming in second globally. Bengaluru takes the fifth spot in the global ranking with $900m in fintech VC investment, while New Delhi comes in eleventh with $400m invested so far this year.1 Demonstrating confidence from investors, the UK capital takes the top spot for deal count, with…

30 Oct

Supplemental Intake of Vitamin C is Necessary for Humans to Live: Dr. Manickam

MediaCatalystHealth, InterviewDr. Manickam Mahalingam, Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient in the human system. Acting as an antioxidant, it helps the body to fight cancer, aids in healthy aging, and even promotes heart health. It is also known for its immunity-boosting potential by supporting certain cellular functions and hence, it provisions the human body to fight off bacterial and viral infections. As the famous proverb goes ‘Prevention is better than cure’, Vitamin C is the need of the hour to fight the pandemic that mankind is facing. Numerous studies have been conducted and results have proved that boosting one’s immunity can go a long way…

28 Oct

Fostering Your Child’s Mental Health During The Pandemic

MediaCatalystColumnDr. Atish Laddad, Mental Health

The Coronavirus pandemic has an everlasting impact on global health and economies. The societies across every nation are experiencing an impact on psychosocial well-being. The impacts of the crisis will be felt diversely among different age groups and amongst these, children will face added challenges to comprehend, absorb, and deal with the sudden fluctuations that the pandemic has brought to our world. In the present context of lockdown, being cocooned within the confines of home and restriction of movements, kids have inhibited access to socialization, absence of playtime, isolation, and lack of physical contact with peers. These aspects are vital…

27 Oct

FreshToHome Raises $121 Mn in Series C Round

MediaCatalystInvestment, NewsAllana Group, Ascent Capital, FreshToHome, Investcorp, Investment Corporation of Dubai

Bangalore, Oct. 27, 2020: FreshToHome, a fully integrated online brand in fresh fish and meat e-commerce has raised $121M in Series C funding led by Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, Investcorp, a leading global manager of alternative investments, Ascent Capital, a leading India-focused growth capital provider, U.S. Government’s development finance institution, DFC, the Allana Group and other investors. Iron Pillar, the lead investor from Series B participated in this round with a significant investment of $19M. Barclays was an advisor for the transaction. “COVID-19 transformed the fish and meat purchasing behaviour of consumers dramatically. Due to safety concerns,…

27 Oct

Betterplace Closes $10 Mn in Series B funding

MediaCatalystInvestment, News3One4Capital, Betterplace, Jungle Ventures, Unitus Ventures, Venture Highway

Bangalore, Oct. 27, 2020: Betterplace, a tech platform delivering digital solutions for blue collar workforce management throughout the entire value chain, has raised $10 million in a Series B round led by Jungle Ventures and a total of $16 million since its inception. Existing investors, Unitus Ventures, 3One4 Capital, and Venture Highway also participated in the round. Launched in 2015, Betterplace addresses the $30 Bn India opportunity of blue-collar workforce management, impacting over 450 Mn people. Through its data-driven, tech platform, Betterplace uniquely fulfills the requirements of both enterprises and the workforce in this fragmented and underserved ecosystem. For enterprises, it offers…