BankBazaar.com

Name

Bank bazaar.com

Industry

Banking, Technology

Target Audience

General

Service

BankBazaar.com is a unique portal connecting the bank and customers. They offer instant quotes for loans and insurance products from various service products. The portal offers different loan options and their different interest rates. They also offer unbiased rating of financial institutions to help consumers choose their right loan option

Impact of TG

This is a useful concept for both the financial institutions and the consumers. The platform connects them in a neutral marketplace.  It gives an opportunity for banks to display their latest deals and offers. It gives the consumers different options at one place. 

Investors

Amazon, Eight Roads Venture, Mousse Partners, Sequoia Capital, Walden International

Verdict

 A great platform

Facebook

Name

Facebook

Industry

Social Networking Platform

Target Audience

People Across the world

Service

They are a social networking platform connecting people across the globe. They started in a small way and upgraded the features on the go. Initially started as a college networking portal, they developed into a photo and video sharing, chat and Online Hangout place. With the largest number of users in the world, they rank as number one in the online world

Impact of TG

                 It is one of the most preferred social networking platform to have the largest number of users. The website is ranked number 2 next to Google. Initially started as an networking platform, It now helps business grow by its advertising option.The portal has made both consumers and business addict to it by being in par with the technological advancements 

Investors

DST Global, Goldman Sachs, Elevation Partners, DST Global, Triple Point Capital, Horizons Ventures,European Founders Fund, Microsoft, Meritech Capital Partners, Accel Partners, Peter Thiel

Verdict

A great platform for networking and business promotions

Curocarte

Name

Curocarte

Industry

Home Décor

Target Audience

Art and Décor Lovers of India

Service

They sell a wide range of home decorative. The specialty being all products is made by traditional artists across the world. The website display an interesting range of products right from Home Aesthetics (Lighting, Home Décor, Vases), Kitchen Chic ( Bowls, Coaster, Drinkware, Jars , Platters and Trays), Aesthetic Quirks and Wall Décor. 

Impact of TG

This is an interesting concept. The idea is to fulfill the desires of the art lovers and provide a livelihood for the artists. With modernization we tend to forget the heritage arts. This platform connects them with the décor enthusiasts

Investors

Verdict

The service is a boon to the niche crowd. However with most families between upper class and upper middle class, The actual quantity of audience might differ. The need might not be consistent and it is once a while.

CheersOye !

Name

CheersOye !

Industry

Food ,  Technology

Target Audience

They are currently operating in Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune

Service

This is unique gifting options where we can send food and beverages to our loved ones. We can surprise them with their favorite meal or gift a voucher at the list of CheersOye Partners. This service can be meal (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), beverages and also spa packages. The service is available is both web and app

Impact of TG

This concept gives both recipient and sender, the freedom of choice, as quoted by the company. The company offers unique gifting solutions in the food and beverage industry. I have not personally ordered through them. The website could have been better. 

Investors

They have raised $500K investment through Angel Funding

Verdict

A unique concept, they have better good tie ups. The right service and promotions will help them sustain.

FR8

Name

FR8

Industry

Logistics

Target Audience

Logistic Vendors and consumers

Service

This platform connects the Logistics vendor with the consumers and offers the best possible solutions for both. The company displays a wide range of fleet and options for the consumer to choose

Impact of TG

This place provides different options to choose from and  it gives the vendors a platform to display their products

Investors

Omnivore Partners

Verdict

A win-win for both