Lokal
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Apr 25, 2023
Est. Valuation
$2.14M
Total Funding Raised
$29.75M
Company Overview
Lokal operates in Media, Entertainment & Gaming and is based in Bangalore. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in April 2023.
Lokal is a hyperlocal digital platform that provides local news, job listings, classifieds, and community services in various vernacular languages for users in India.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
News & Media, Digital Advertising, User-Generated Content, Social Media
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Subscription SaaS, Data as a Service, Marketplace Commission
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Lokal Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Way2News | 78% | |
| Inshorts | 77% | |
| VerSe Innovation | 70% |
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Lokal Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Apr 25, 2023 | ||||
| Series A | Oct 21, 2021 | ||||
| Seed | Nov 4, 2019 | ||||
| Accelerator | Aug 17, 2019 | ||||
| Seed | Aug 7, 2018 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Lokal Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| India Quotient | Series A, Series B, Seed |
| I2BF Global Ventures | Seed |
| Sony Ventures Corporation | Series B |
| Global Brain Corporation | Series B |
| Y Combinator | Series A, Seed, Accelerator |
| Soma Capital | Seed |
| 3one4 Capital | Series A, Seed |
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Market signals
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- Mar 10, 2025
Added Iimjobs, a recruitment/HR technology company, as a customer.
- Feb 4, 2025
Launched 'Dostt' for anonymous voice and video calling.
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Lokal Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lokal's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Lokal a public or private company?
Lokal is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Lokal?
Lokal is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Lokal's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Lokal worth (valuation)?
Lokal's valuation is estimated at $2.1M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Lokal stock?
Lokal shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Lokal's last funding round?
Lokal's most recent funding round was Series B on April 25, 2023.
Who are the main investors in Lokal?
Key investors in Lokal include India Quotient, Sony Ventures Corporation, Global Brain Corporation, Y Combinator, Sony Innovation Fund.
Will Lokal IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Lokal.
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