🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥
✕
Login
Home
News
Messages
Startup Showcase
Trackers
Premium
Premium Content
Jobs
Notifications
Settings
Try our Valuation Calculator →
Log In
News on Medial
AI conversation media platform Bobble AI appoints Ravi Shharma as its CBO
IndianStartupNews
·
1y ago
Medial
Bobble AI, an AI-powered Conversation Media Platform, has hired Ravi Shharma as its new Chief Business Officer. Shharma will oversee business growth in areas such as advertising, data as a service, and technology as a service. With 25 years of experience in sales leadership roles at global and Indian media companies, Shharma's deep understanding of the media industry will be vital in developing and implementing business development strategies for Bobble AI. The company offers mobile marketing and advertising solutions, aiming to engage brands with millions of potential customers in a non-intrusive way.
View Source
Related News
Groyyo Appoints Smita Verma Kansal As CBO
Inc42
·
10m ago
Medial
Groyyo, an AI-driven platform, has expanded its leadership team with the appointments of Smita Verma Kansal as Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Alessandro Bertini as Vice President Commercial. Kansal, previously a Senior Vice President at Geniemode, will focus on US exports and global expansion, while Bertini will enhance commercial strategies and brand partnerships. Groyyo has reported a substantial revenue growth of 19 times, reaching INR 509.8 crore in FY23, and aims to further strengthen its services to over 110 brands across 10 countries.
View Source
Exclusive: Bobble AI to raise fresh funds at 30% valuation dip
Entrackr
·
5d ago
Medial
Exclusive: Bobble AI to raise fresh funds at 30% valuation dip Xiaomi-backed Bobble AI is raising $1.5 million or Rs 12.9 crore from its existing backer gaming giant Krafton in its Series D round. The new round seems to be an ongoing one and the firm may mop up more capital. The board at Bobble AI passed a resolution to approve the issue of 600 Series D2 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,14,940 each to raise the aforementioned amount, its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Entrackr estimates the company’s valuation at Rs 834 crore ($98 million), down nearly 30% from its Rs 1,172 crore ($138 million) Series C valuation. Founded in 2012, Bobble.ai provides an AI-powered Indic keyboard supporting over 120 languages, with facial recognition for personalized GIFs and stickers. Integrated with apps like WhatsApp and Facebook, it captures real-time user intent. The company earns through targeted ads, consumer data insights, subscription features, and branded merchandise. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-based company has raised around $35 million including Rs 206 crore ($26 million) in a mix of primary and secondary capital from Krafton Inc in September 2022. During the round, it acquired a 12.34% stake from Affle. Following the latest infusion, Krafton will be commanding a 24.84% stake in the 12-year-old company. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, Bobble AI reported a 25% growth in revenue to Rs 37.67 crore. However, its losses also widened by 40% to Rs 60.88 crore in the same period. The firm is yet to report its FY25 numbers. BGMI-maker Krafton recently invested in the social networking platform Shuru and the Sachin Tendulkar-backed JetSynthesys. Its other notable investments include Kuku FM, Cashfree, One Impression, Pratilipi, and Nautilus, among several others.
View Source
Tata Digital appoints MobiKwik's Mukul Saxena as its CBO
IndianStartupNews
·
1y ago
Medial
Tata Digital has appointed Mukul Saxena as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). Saxena joins Tata Digital from Mobikwik and will be responsible for leading the product, P&L, and new initiatives in the fintech business of the company. Tata Digital, the ecommerce arm of Tata Group, has seen a significant increase in revenue for FY23, reaching Rs 204.35 crore. However, it also experienced a loss of Rs 1,370 crore on a standalone basis.
View Source
Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka meets PM Modi for discussion on AI, says ‘humbled by his grasp of…’
Livemint
·
7m ago
Medial
Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a comprehensive discussion on artificial intelligence. Sikka expressed admiration for Modi's understanding of technology and its societal impact, emphasizing the importance of using AI to uplift everyone while adhering to democratic values. Following the meeting, Sikka shared his experience on the social media platform X, highlighting his inspiration and humility after the insightful conversation with the Prime Minister.
View Source
Reddit unveils AI-driven ad tools to help brands tap into user discussions
Economic Times
·
1m ago
Medial
Reddit has launched two AI-powered advertising features to enhance brand engagement. "Reddit Insights" provides real-time insights for marketers by identifying platform trends and testing campaign ideas. The "Conversation Summary Add-ons" feature allows brands to integrate positive user comments directly under their ads. As platforms like Reddit, Snap, and Pinterest leverage AI-driven tools to attract marketers amid economic uncertainties, Reddit's initiatives come alongside a revised global ad revenue forecast by WPP Media due to changing U.S. trade policies.
View Source
GoKwik appoints former PayU director Ravi Kant Arora as senior vice president of finance
IndianStartupNews
·
1y ago
Medial
Indian eCommerce enabler, GoKwik, has hired Ravi Kant Arora as the Senior Vice President of Finance. With over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, Ravi will oversee financial operations, planning, control, and compliance. Prior to GoKwik, he held senior finance positions at Stanza Living and PayU, where he contributed to financial planning, analysis, and business growth. GoKwik offers solutions to enhance the checkout experience and combat returns-before-delivery for eCommerce brands. It serves over 1,200 brands, including Lenskart and Mamaearth.
View Source
Cognizant appoints former Wipro finance chief Jatin Dalal as CFO
Livemint
·
1y ago
Medial
Cognizant Technology Solutions has named Jatin Dalal, former CFO of Wipro, as its new CFO. Dalal will assume the role in December, succeeding current CFO Jan Siegmund. This move comes as part of several high-profile executive changes in the Indian tech industry. Dalal brings over two decades of experience from Wipro, where he served as president and CFO. Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S expressed confidence in Dalal's ability to drive revenue growth for the company.
View Source
ShareChat appoints Gaurav Jain as chief business officer
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
ShareChat has appointed Gaurav Jain as its Chief Business Officer (CBO) to strengthen ties with digital agencies and help marketers leverage the power of short-form videos. Jain, previously the head of emerging business at ShareChat and Moj, aims to drive the growth of the ad business amidst the short-form video boom in India. The parent company of ShareChat, Mohalla Tech, reported a 62% rise in revenue but a 38% increase in losses for FY23. ShareChat is striving to achieve profitability by 2025, focusing on multiple revenue streams including virtual gifting and chat room offerings.
View Source
Ola’s Chief Business Officer Sidharth Shakdher quit: Sources
Inshorts
·
10m ago
Medial
Nine months after joining Ola Consumer (formerly known as Ola Cabs) as its global chief business officer (CBO), Sidharth Shakdher is exiting the startup, sources told Inc42. In his role as global CBO, Shakdher used to oversee Ola’s revenue, growth, and marketing efforts in India, and cab business in international markets.
View Source
Gupshup launches Conversation Cloud for B2C interactions
IndianStartupNews
·
1y ago
Medial
Gupshup has launched the Conversation Cloud, a suite of SaaS tools powered by AI that aims to revolutionize business-to-customer interactions. The platform consists of three modules - Converse, Advertise, and Communicate - to support the entire customer lifecycle. The Conversation Cloud enables businesses to create personalized conversational journeys, target ads on platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram, and enhance communication through features like automatic message translation. Gupshup claims that the platform has shown positive results, allowing businesses to connect with customers on a more personal level and gain valuable insights. The platform also incorporates generative AI models for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
View Source
Trackers
Active Indian VC’s
OG Capital
Email
With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...
Accel Partners
Email
Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...
Blume
Email
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...
Access All Trackers
Startup Showcase Winners
June 2025
Buddy
Helping your parents when you are miles away
BiteStop
The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve
Bloomer
The next generation E-commerce platform
Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase
Top Users
Trending News on Medial
Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.
Go to Medial App
Not Now
Know everything that’s happening in the startup ecosystem, first.
Enable Notifications?
No, thanks
Count me in
/indianstartupnews/media/agency_attachments/s1FnhAYONODoxNkoC8xA.png)
