As the work-from-home and online class culture proliferated after the pandemic, the demand for multifunctional furniture skyrocketed. Wakefit founders Ankit and Chaitanya are catering to this and have raised $40 million from investors.
Fulfilling post pandemic demands
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 15, Jan 2023
ALSO READ
From Kitchen to Amazon
To support vegetarians and young athletes in meeting their daily protein needs, Parth Mutha, a global management student at Boston University, launched his snack company PROMUNCH. His products are available on Amazon storefronts in both India and the USA.
Hair wellness to local conservation
Launched in 2019, Fable & Mane is a modern hair wellness brand founded by Akash and his sister, Nikita. They have also set up The Fable Fund to support local conservation initiatives and restore the habitat of tigers with an aim to raise $1 million.
FanCode appoints former cricketer as brand ambassador
FanCode, a live content, sports statistics and e-commerce marketplace has brought former team India coach and cricketer, Ravi Shastri as its new brand ambassador.
Confluent, Neha Narkhede
Confluent, a Palo Alto-based data tech company, was by Neha Narkhede. In 2020, she was named one of America's Self-made Women by Forbes and is the youngest self-made woman entrepreneur in India according to IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022.
Minding their business
Founded in 2020, Mumbai-based Evolve is helping users improve their mental health through interactive content based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The app was recognised as part of ‘Google Play’s Best Of 2021’ in India.