BackpackerPanda - About the company
BackpackerPanda is a series A company based in Pune (India), founded in 2015 by Kumar Vivek, Vivek Jain and Mandya Srinivasa Manoranjan. It operates as a Provider of mobile application reviews and software development industry insights. BackpackerPanda has raised $2.25M in funding from 3737 North Capital and Remonesa Enterprises, with a current valuation of $*****. The company has 325 active competitors, including 10 funded and 5 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Zostel, The Hosteller and CNET.
Company Details
Provider of mobile application reviews and software development industry insights. This resource offers analysis regarding mobile software trends for handheld devices. It features evaluations of individual applications and provides guidance on the creation of software for smartphones and tablets. The content focuses on technical developments within the mobile industry to assist readers in understanding current software innovations. Written by an experienced contributor, the articles emphasize research and clarity to inform users about the evolving landscape of mobile utilities. The site serves as a reference for those interested in the mechanics of application design and the broader trends shaping the mobile software market.
- Website
- backpackerpanda.com
- Social
- Registered Address
- 3rd Floor,Yadatey, Lane No.5, Koregaon Park, S.N. 26/18, Sangamwadi TP Scheme Village, , Ghorpadi, Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411001
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2015
Location
Pune, India
Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$2.25M in 7 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Post Money Valuation
$***** as on Oct 16, 2019
Investors
Ranked
12th among 325 active competitors
Annual Revenue
0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2020
Employee Count
6 as on Aug 31, 2026
Legal entities associated with BackpackerPanda
BackpackerPanda is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BACKPACKER PANDA HOLIDAYS PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U55101PN2015PTC155741 , India, Active | Jul 09, 2015 | 0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2020) | 4 (As on Mar 01, 2021) |
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BackpackerPanda's funding and investors
BackpackerPanda has raised a total funding of $2.25M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on Sep 15, 2015. Its latest funding round was a Angel round on Mar 30, 2021 for $*****. 6 investors participated in its latest round. BackpackerPanda has 3 institutional investors and 39 angel investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of BackpackerPanda:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 30, 2021 | 7977839 | Angel | 9526408 | 3736666 | 9631542 | 7337120 |
Oct 16, 2019 | 9318342 | Series A | 7428693 | 1346670 | 1739448 | |
Feb 08, 2018 | 9271729 | Series A | 6006978 | 7905059 |
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BackpackerPanda's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of BackpackerPanda's key team members:
- Kumar Vivek: Former Co-Founder of BackpackerPanda and founder of 2 other companies, Mad Over Buildings and Mad Over Buildings. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup and serve on the boards of 2 companies.Contact Info: 1 phone number
- Vivek Jain: Former Co-Founder of BackpackerPanda. They are also an angel investor in 2 startups.
- Mandya Srinivasa Manoranjan: Founder of BackpackerPanda. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup.Contact Info: 1 phone number
BackpackerPanda's Board of Directors
BackpackerPanda's board has 2 active members. Kumar Vivek is part of team and Manpreet Singh Mattu is independent board member.Here is the list of BackpackerPanda's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
jjpx{ij | Team | - | Past | 2y 9m |
wmxbucc | Investor | ngms{np | Past | 9y 1m |
krsod{w | Independent board member | - | Past | 7y 5m |
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BackpackerPanda's employee count trend
BackpackerPanda has 6 employees as of Aug 26. Here is BackpackerPanda's employee count trend over the years:
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BackpackerPanda's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of BackpackerPanda include Zostel, The Hosteller and CNET. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of BackpackerPanda, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Chains providing hostel accommodation, travel experiences, and related services | $14.8M | 70/100 | ||
2nd |  The Hosteller 2014, Mumbai (India), Series B | Provider of backpacker hostels with dormitory system accommodation in various locations | $22.4M | 65/100 | |
3rd | CNET 1994, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Expert reviews, advice, how-tos, and the latest tech news | - | 65/100 | |
4th | Hostels World 1999, Dublin (Ireland), Public | Online booking platform for hostels | - | - | 64/100 |
5th | Operator of lodging providing shared rooms and common social spaces | $8.41M | 59/100 | ||
6th | ZDNet 1991, New York City (United States), Acquired | Tech news, advice, and trends on the world's latest innovations | - | - | 53/100 |
7th | BioTecNika 2006, Bengaluru (India), Unfunded | Online platform providing news on biotechnology | - | - | 53/100 |
8th | Online publisher of technology, gaming, entertainment, and anime-related news | - | - | 50/100 | |
9th | Analytics Insight 2017, Hyderabad (India), Unfunded | Provider of technology news, market analysis, and research insights covering artificial intelligence, blockchain, and financial markets | - | - | 49/100 |
10th | Express Computer 1995, Mumbai (India), Unfunded | Provider of news, articles, and digital events for the technology sector | - | - | 47/100 |
12th | BackpackerPanda 2015, Pune (India), Series A | Provider of mobile application reviews and software development industry insights | $2.25M | 39/100 |
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BackpackerPanda's Latest cap tables and shareholding
Founders (largest shareholder) own 33.29%, Funds own 12.60%, Angels own 23.33% and Other People own 3.86%. The net worth of BackpackerPanda's founders is INR 4.28Cr as of Mar 30, 2021.
Shareholders Name | Post Round Holding % | Net worth | Cumulative Investment | Realised Returns | Unrealised Returns | Return Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Founder | 33.29% | 4.28Cr | 6396055 | 1329866 | 1057751 | 2170913 |
3373962 | 4158794 | 5746793 | 3912235 | 6005373 | 3040604 | |
73490 | 22819 | 37981 | 72216 | 26622 | 66471 | |
63 | 68 | 61 | 44 | 50 | 62 | |
Fund | 12.60% | 1.62Cr | 4552455 | 1558809 | 4393404 | 3448502 |
9556559 | 1228465 | 9185384 | 1480382 | 2355472 | 9396375 | |
Angel | 23.33% | 3Cr | 4862691 | 3936274 | 6805086 | 8237682 |
539 | 735 | 881 | 806 | 281 | 125 | |
79 | 86 | 13 | 26 | 90 | 32 | |
7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Other People | 3.86% | 49.6L | 402 | 827 | 467 | 677 |
ESOP Pool | 4.17% | 53.6L | 9066 | 4544 | 7083 | 9841 |
Total | 77.25% | 9.93Cr | 3282956 | 1034236 | 2134735 | 6871269 |
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BackpackerPanda's Investments and acquisitions
BackpackerPanda has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
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Backpacker Panda Raises $1.4 Million in Series A Funding Led by 37.37 North CapitalPR Newswire•Feb 08, 2018•BackpackerPanda, 3737 North Capital, Deepak Nanda
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