Sheroes

The platform is being added on Paytm Inbox

On the platform, women can engage in topics including health, careers, etc

The content will be curated by SHEROES

Femtech startups in the US received 12x more funding than their Indian counterparts in the past four years

Women-centric startups in India have largely focussed on disease detection and hygiene issues

Tech platforms have yet to fully address problems such as pre/post-natal care, mental depression etc.

Dhawan will take over the role of Director of Communications at Sheroes

I am confident to make a new beginning, Dhawan said

Vijay Shekhar Sharma is an early investor in Sheroes

Github is now looking to hire a General Manager for India

Twitter appointed Manish Maheshwari as India head

Udemy appointed Irwin Anand as India Managing Director

BabyTree Group, BAce Capital and existing investor Omidyar Network India participated in the funding round

The funds will help it diversify its offerings across fashion, food and lifestyle

Healofy was earlier focused on parenting social networking

SHEROES is used by 14 Mn women

Maya app helps women track their health reminders, pregnancy etc

SHEROES aims to reach 100 Mn users in next 36 months

One of the biggest funding rounds this week was raised by Flipkart Internet, the online marketplace arm of Indian ecommerce company Flipkart which received more than $475.75 Mn

Cab hailing giant Ola secured $50 Mn from two new investors - Hong Kong-based Sailing Capital and the China-Eurasian Economic Cooperation Fund

Excluding Flipkart Internet, this week 17 startups raised around $281 Mn funding and three startup acquisitions took place in the Indian startup ecosystem

Sheroes will use this fund to strengthen its vernacular reach

The official mobile app of the platform has crossed 1 Mn downloads

Facebook executive Anand Chandrasekaran also participated in the round

Sheroes Founder Sairee Chahal Tells That From A Company Perspective, Sensitisation On Gender Diversity Is Critical

5 Startup Funding Took Place In The Indian Startup Ecosystem This Week

With The Acquisition, SHEROES Aims To Expand Its Presence Among The Country’s Female Population

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