Gurugram-based social tech startup Josh Talks is expanding its vernacular reach in Southern and Northeastern India by launching channels in Kannada and Assamese. Also in the works are plans to go international. The startup, which announced a $1.5 million in pre-Series A funding led by New York-based fund Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) on Thursday, said the new funds will fuel its expansion.

— The Economic Times

VERTICES PARTNERS advised Josh Talks Pvt Ltd led by a team of founder partner Archana Burman, associate partner Sohini Mandal and senior associate Hardik Thakker, with founder and managing partner Vinayak Burman adding his strategic inputs.

J Sagar Associates (JSA) advised Emerging Media Opportunity Fund I.

2020-02-27

Deal value: $1.5m

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