MobMe is an interesting startup for several reasons – right from the products they offer, to partnership route this Trivandrum based startup has taken, to most importantly, the background of the company.
The company was started by 3 guys (Sony Joy, Sanjay and Kenny) when they were in 7th semester of engg. college (kenny is 2 years senior).
What’s really amazing is that they were able to successfully raise funds ($250,000 while in 7th semester & another $250,000 just after graduation) and the second time fund was raised at 10X valuation!!
MobMe currently offers three products:
- MobShare: MobShare is a social networking/picture sharing platform. Before you ask why another social network? (like I did earlier with mobshare), MobShare has partnered with CNN IBN Citizen Journalism portal and users of mobshare can send the related content (video/pics) to the channel portal using the platform.
- BlueZone.in A Blue Zone is a specific area where mobile users could just turn on their Bluetooth functionality on their mobile phone Continue reading