Wishfie, short-video platform for public opinions on news, raises angel funding
Wishfie, the Bengaluru based short-video platform raised an undisclosed amount in angel funding from Staffopedia CEO, Abhishek Singh and a New York based angel network, Tusker Invests. According to a press statement released by the company, this funding will be used to develop the product further, to support vernacular content, and to build its community. The company intends to raise its pre-series A round later this year to fuel its growth. Founded by Durgesh Kaushik who worked with Facebook, Wishfie is video sharing social media platform that helps people voice their opinions on news, trending stories and issues. The company has been co-founded by Akshay Pruthi, NSIT Alumni and ex-CEO of Reach, and Anurag Dalia, a serial entrepreneur. Speaking on the development, Durgesh Kaushik, Co-Founder & CEO said, “Our mission is to ensure everyone gets an opportunity to participate in building the world of tomorrow. Ubiquitous Internet access is just the step one toward...