NoBroker.com raises $51 million in Series C funding led by General Atlantic

Tech based Brokerage-free Real Estate platform, NoBroker.com announced that it has raised $51 million in Series C Funding led by General Atlantic and included participation from existing investors SAIF Partners and BEENEXT. This brings the total funding raised by NoBroker to $71 million. The platform aims to transform the online real estate industry by improving user experience and making transactions more convenient and affordable. It already has more than 25 lakh properties registered and more than 60 lakh individuals have used NoBroker services. 

Sharad Bhojnagarwala, Vice President, General Atlantic, said, “We have been extremely impressed by the strength of the NoBroker team and their relentless focus on using technology to create an improved user experience in the large real estate market in India. We look forward to supporting them in their journey of making real estate transactions easier and convenient.” 

The platform had started as product that sought to improve the experience for customers in residential leasing and expanded to residential resale and commercial properties. It also launched Home Store services which is a one-stop shop for the services that are required for a customer while completing a real estate transaction including loans, packers and movers, legal documentation, amongst others. 

The platform aims to use the new funds to expand its operations. "This current funding round will support us in our plans to expand our operations. Our objective is to accelerate customer and deal-closure growth and continue to deliver value to customers across the country. We will also invest in our home store and financial services products," said Amit Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder of NoBroker.com. 

source:- https://www.zeebiz.com/small-business/news-nobrokercom-raises-51-million-in-series-c-funding-led-by-general-atlantic-101368

ShiftKarado banking on emerging technologies for smooth relocation

When Rashmi Manchanda, an IT professional, was transferred from Noida to Bengaluru to assume a senior management role, the biggest challenge was relocating. “Relocation is a big challenge... it is not just about relocating your stuff, but about relocating your lifestyle. I had decorated my house brick by brick and I am emotionally attached to my things,” said Manchanda, who found it hard to zero in on a professional, transparent moving service.

It is customers like Manchanda that packing and moving start-up ShiftKarado aims to tap. Founded by Atul Mithal, Sahil Mithal, Aulina Mithal Sood and Ashish Mullick in Gurugram, the start-up is backed by parent Star Worldwide Group, which is established in the international relocation business with clients like consulates and multi-national companies.

“While the movers and packers segment is huge, it remains largely unorganised... We are an app based-service. So, it is easy for the customers to book the service and get transparent pricing and service,” Aulina, one of its co-founders, said.

surce:- http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2019/jun/08/shiftkarado-banking-on-emerging-technologies-for-smooth-relocation-1987522.html