Lokal - About the company
Lokal is a series B company based in Bengaluru (India), founded in 2018 by Mohammed Janipasha and Vipul Chaudhary. It operates as an Operator of digital platforms providing information and professional service access. Lokal has raised $31.8M in funding from investors like India Quotient, Tencent and Global Brain, with a current valuation of $*****. The company has 996 active competitors, including 38 funded and 18 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Facebook, YouTube and Eloelo.
Company Details
Operator of digital platforms providing information and professional service access. These platforms facilitate employment searches, matrimonial connections, and agricultural advice. Additional services include educational video content, mental health support, and consultations with practitioners for personal guidance. The systems verify participants to maintain standards across various functional categories.
- Website
- www.lokalapps.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@getlokalapp.com
- Registered Address
- 1501, 19th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout, Bangalore, Bangalore South, Karnataka, India, 560102
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2018
Location
Bengaluru, India
Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$31.8M in 4 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Post Money Valuation
$***** as on May 29, 2023
Investors
Ranked
15th among 996 active competitors
Annual Revenue
₹50 - ₹100 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Employee Count
1,226 as on Jul 31, 2026
Legal entities associated with Lokal
Lokal is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BEHTAR TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U72200TN2018PTC194960 , India, Active | May 10, 2018 | ₹50 - ₹100 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 281 (As on May 01, 2026) |
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Lokal's funding and investors
Lokal has raised a total funding of $31.8M over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on May 28, 2018. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on Oct 19, 2022 for $*****. 5 investors participated in its latest round. Lokal has 18 institutional investors and 6 angel investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Lokal:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Oct 19, 2022 | 5877246 | Series B | 3956171 | 2895783 | 6059877 | 8334402 |
May 12, 2021 | 8309458 | Series B | 2520890 | 1959230 | 2972019 | |
Sep 02, 2019 | 2291965 | Series A | 1891017 | 6741641 |
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Lokal's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Lokal are Mohammed Janipasha and Vipul Chaudhary. Mohammed Janipasha is the CEO of Lokal.
Here are the details of Lokal's key team members:
- Mohammed Janipasha: Co-Founder & CEO of Lokal and founder of 2 other companies, Ziraffe and Halfteaspoon. They serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 phone number
- Vipul Chaudhary: Co-Founder & CTO of Lokal. They serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 phone number
Lokal's Board of Directors
Lokal's board has 2 active members. Mohammed Janipasha and Vipul Chaudhary are part of team.Here is the list of Lokal's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 8y 4m | |
Team | - | Current | 8y 4m |
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Lokal's employee count trend
Lokal has 1,226 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Lokal's employee count trend over the years:
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Lokal's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Lokal include Facebook, YouTube and Eloelo. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Lokal, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  Facebook 2004, Menlo Park (United States), Public | Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication | $2.27B | 88/100 | |
2nd |  YouTube 2005, San Bruno (United States), Acquired | Online video-sharing and streaming platform | $11.5M | 80/100 | |
3rd | Provider of live social entertainment platform | $51.1M | 79/100 | ||
4th | Developer of technology platforms for local language content and video | $1.9B | 71/100 | ||
5th | Operator of social media platform hosting short videos and content | $1.23B | 70/100 | ||
6th | Provider of short-form news across multiple categories and various languages | $30.8M | 67/100 | ||
7th | Platform offering live streaming, gaming, and social interaction with rewards for creators and users | $61.6M | 63/100 | ||
8th | Mobile content services in APAC | $46.3M | 63/100 | ||
9th | Developer of mobile applications for social networking and image processing | - | - | 61/100 | |
10th | Operator of a social network for local news and politics | $1.15M | 60/100 | ||
15th | Operator of digital platforms providing information and professional service access | $31.8M | 57/100 |
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Lokal's Investments and acquisitions
Lokal has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to Lokal
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News related to Lokal
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Lokal a hyperlocal social media platform appoints John Mathew as Vice President, ProductAsian News International•Mar 02, 2022•LummoSHOP, Lokal
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Lokal, the hyperlocal social media platform, extends its operations to MaharashtraExpress Computer•Nov 29, 2021•Lokal
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