A deep dive into angel investments made by founders of Flipkart, Paytm and Ola
YourStory
Apr 18 2018
While Paytm’s Vijay started investing as early as 2010 (social venture Milaap was Vijay’s first angel investment), Binny and Sachin began angel investing only in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Read more
Medical Crowdfunding Makes Healthcare Available to All
Business World
Apr 18 2018
In India itself, over 600 million people have little or no access to healthcare. There is an important distinction to be made between the ability to access healthcare services and its successful delivery to a wide population. A right to healthcare may be guaranteed in law but not actually available in reality, especially in remote or underdeveloped regions. It does not mean free coverage for all possible health interventions, regardless of the cost, as no country can provide all services free of charge on a sustainable basis. It may be accessible but not affordable. Read more
ऑनलाइन क्राउडफन्डिन्ग आहे ना
Chitralekha magazine
Apr 16 2018
क्राउडफन्डिन्ग म्हणजे लोकवर्गणी. अलीकडे अर्थिक संकटात सापडलेल्या बांधकाम व्यिवसाइक डी. एस. कुलकर्णी यांच्या मदतीसाठी क्राउडफन्डिन्गची चर्चा सुरु झाली होती. Read more
A home to return to
The Hindu
Apr 13 2018
Twenty-year-old Zabi Khan, has a long list of nominations and ‘first’ to mention with his name as he introduces himself. Read more
How this partially deaf man is turning his photography classes to a moment of joy
EdEx Live
Apr 10 2018
For Rajen Nair, the art of photography helped him overcome his pain. Now, he is helping children across India turn to photography to find their mojo Read more
Why Indians are crowdfunding medical treatments
Times of India
Apr 07 2018
“More than half of the active fundraisers on Milaap are for medical and emergency cases,” says Anoj Viswanathan, president and co-founder, Milaap. According to him, increased internet penetration and the spread of social media has led to more people crowdfunding medical treatment for themselves or for family and friends Read more
World Health Day: Lack of funds main hinderance to cure cancer, say doctors
Nyooz
Apr 07 2018
Universal coverage is important here due to the growing lifestyle ailments. According to the National Cancer Registry programme of the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR), one out of eight men has the possibility of developing cancer in his lifetime (0-74 years). Read more
World Health Day: Lack of funds main hinderance to cure cancer, say doctors
DNA
Apr 07 2018
As the World Health Day will be observed globally on April 7, where the theme is 'Universal Health Coverage- Health for All', doctors in India say that the major factor hindering patients from getting the cure is funds. Universal coverage is important here due to the growing lifestyle ailments. Read more
Crowdfunding: A new tool to meet medical emergencies
WebIndia123
Apr 06 2018
India's private healthcares spend currently stands at $90 billion a year. Of this, merely a third is covered by insurance, and the balance $60 billion is met largely with borrowings from friends and family. Read more
Crowdfunding: A new tool to meet medical emergencies
UNI
Apr 06 2018
Crowdfunding platforms have of late, emerged as a new tool, apart from the insurance agencies in meeting the fund requirements for health –related expenses. India’s private healthcares spend currently stands at $90 billion a year. Of this, merely a third is covered by insurance, and the balance $60 billion is met largely with borrowings from friends and family. Read more
Jumbo mortgage lender Eave launches in Colorado, promising “ethical mortgages”
Housing Wire
Apr 06 2018
On the other hand, the company claims that it helps create a “safe” home in India each time it closes a loan. According to the company, Eave donates $500-$750 per home to a company called Milaap, an Indian crowdfunding platform for personal and social causes, so “families can create the homes they need.” Read more
Xiaomi Launches Its Crowdfunding Platform in India
Indian Web
Apr 06 2018
Though Crowdfunding is not as popular as in the US, nevertheless there are many new and emerging crowdfunding platforms such as Ketto, Milaap, Impact Guru, Crowdera, Desiredwings, Bitgiving and FuelADream. Last year, Desiredwings,a reward based crowdfunding platform, acquired Catapooolt.com to together become the largest crowdfunding platform with various diversified successfully funded campaigns to its portfolio Read more
Revolutionary Mortgage Lender Eave Launches In Colorado
Business Insider
Apr 06 2018
Working with a development company, Milaap, Eave donates $500-$750, so families can create the homes they need. Read more
In the town of Bagru, block-printing sets the tone for livelihood
YourStory
Apr 06 2018
During the summer and winter months in Bagru, one can see a colourful array of hand-printed fabric hanging over balconies and clotheslines, or spread on open grounds on either side of the road in every corner. Read more
Slam Out Loud Brings Arts Into Education
CNBC News
Apr 04 2018
Teach for India fellows Jigyasa Labroo and Gaurav Singh are bringing arts into education in under-served schools so that children can find their voice. With their project Slam Out Loud, they believe that art can create a space for expression and give children a platform where they receive unconditional positive regard.Slam Out Loud is a project under the foundation 'Arts for Social Change, India,' that works at the intersection of arts, education and leadership development with a vision. Read more
Slam Out Loud Brings Arts Into Education
NDTV
Apr 04 2018
Teach for India alumni Jigyasa Labroo and Gaurav Singh are bringing arts into education in under-served schools so that children can find their voice. With their project Slam Out Loud, they believe that art can create a space for expression and give children a platform where they receive unconditional positive regard. Read more
Battling ancient traditions, Bhil women want to change their lives for their better
YourStory
Apr 03 2018
With the changing scenario and better government policies in place, Madhuben and 17 lakh Bhil women in India, hope to play a stronger role in their families. They wish to get better education and be independent. They want to earn better and contribute towards the family. And most of all they wish for a better future, so that future generations of women would be respected just like tribal Bhil warriors should be. Read more
Pediatric Liver Transplant is rewarding because the child can grow up and live a complete life: Dr. Sonal Asthana
The Economic Times
Mar 31 2018
We estimate that approximate anywhere between 5 to 10 thousand children require transplant every year while the number of transplants done in India are less than 150-200. So, we are barely scratching the surface of what is required for transplantation in our country at this time. Read more
“I will nail it” – Ushasree
UraaVi
Mar 29 2018
Ushasree cleared the hurdles of Secondary and Higher Secondary examinations with flying colors and now she paused for a good job that will be the pilot of her remaining career. Didn’t happen! Blood cancer vacuum cleaned her parents financially and that became the spoiler of the runway so the plane was unable to takeoff. Now her parents decided to seek help from the ‘Chief Minister’ and the ‘Prime Minister’. Read more
Akriti Heer's motivational story of change
Dainik Bhaskar
Mar 29 2018
Need Your Support To Represent India At The Top Of The World https://milaap.org/fundraisers/help-mountaineer-. Read more
This man literally carved out a mountain single-handedly!—the reason will make you feel inspired
Goodtimes
Mar 27 2018
Determination can push a man to do great and extraordinary things. Love can break boundaries and even carve mountains. The combination between love and determination can set a man to achieve the impossible. That is what happened to the late Dashrath Manjhi also known as ‘The Mountain Man’. Read more
45 Angel Investors Putting Their Trust In the Growing Startup Culture In India
MensXp
Mar 27 2018
Mention: Vijay Shekhar Sharma: Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Paytm. He holds a degree in Electronics & Communications from Delhi College of Engineering. These are his portfolio companies: Unacademy, GOQii, Flyrobe, sourceeasy, InnerChef, The Ken, Milaap, TapChief, Remitware Payments, FactorDaily, ZAPR, Innov8 Coworking, DealStreetAsia, hiver, Read more
Aajicha Ghar: A place where children of sex workers can reclaim their childhood
TimesNow News
Mar 26 2018
Through her NGO, Aajicha Ghar which roughly translates to Nani Ka Ghar, Sawant has given shelter to numerous transgenders and children of ‘sex workers'. In a conversation with Milaap, Sawant shared her story and what inspired her to take up this noble job. Read more
Trans-mommy Gauri Sawant has a new dream: a Nani ka Ghar for children of sex workers
YourStory
Mar 23 2018
After adopting 5-year-old Gayatri in 2001, Gauri Sawant is working on her pet project, a home where children of sex workers will be provided with shelter, food, healthcare, and basic education. Read more
How one man’s mission is bringing Ladakh its first university
YourStory
Mar 23 2018
Sonam Wangchuk’s famous SECMOL plans to launch Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh, to encourage experiential learning via practical application of knowledge. Read more
Once a Devadasi, here’s the remarkable story of how Sitavva won a Padma Shri award
YourStory
Mar 22 2018
Sitavva Jodatti, who was ‘dedicated’ as a Devadasi when she was 7 years old, has helped eradicate the Devadasi system in Belgaum and changed the lives of over 4,000 women. Read more
A renowned Bengaluru Physician and Cardiologist continues to offer FREE Medical Care to more than a 1000 villagers every Sunday at his Farm.
Book Of Achievers
Mar 20 2018
Any and all kind of help is welcome. The Doctor says “I need a lot of funds to carry on the good work” and anyone interested can send him an email Drramanarao@Yahoo.Com and Donate Directly Or Through The Crowd Funding Link https://milaap.org/fundraisers/villageclinic One can reach the clinic on this number (080 23616666). Read more
Delhi man crowdfunds to pay alimony
NewsBoss
Mar 19 2018
Shiv Kumar, a 43-year-old physically challenged man from Delhi's Kalkaji area has gone for crowdfunding to arrange about Rs 5 lakh in alimony that he needs to pay his wife to settle their divorce case.
Disabled delhi man crowdfunds to pay alimony
YouNews
Mar 19 2018
Shiv Kumar (Image: YouTube) A 43-year-old physically challenged man from Delhi's Kalkaji area has gone for crowdfunding to arrange about Rs 5 lakh in alimony that he needs to pay his wife to settle their divorce case. Read more
Delhi man crowdfunds to pay alimony
News VTV 24
Mar 19 2018
"Now when the decision on final settlement happened, he asked for help and I thought a crowdfund through Milaap (a crowdfunding platform) would be the most appropriate way," she said. Read more
Disabled Delhi man crowdfunds to pay alimony
IndiaToday
Mar 19 2018
"Now when the decision on final settlement happened, he asked for help and I thought a crowdfund through Milaap (a crowdfunding platform) would be the most appropriate way," she said. Read more
A crowdfunding platform is using AI to change how it raises money
VCCircle
Mar 19 2018
The co-founder said Milaap is using AI-driven chatbot technology which it believes will help save considerable time, resources and money. The chatbot initially connects with someone who is looking to start a fundraising campaign. "With the deployment of the bot, the person enters information asked by the bot in a conversational manner rather than having to fill a lengthy form," said Choudhary Read more
Disabled Delhi man crowdfunds to pay alimony
Dainik Bhaskar
Mar 19 2018
दिल्ली में 43 साल का ये शख्स पत्नी के अत्याचारों से मुक्ति चाहता है। इसके लिए वो उसके भरण पोषण के लिए 5 लाख रुपए चंदा मांगकर पर इकट्ठा कर रहा है। शिव कुमार नाम का ये शख्स एक न्यूजपेपर डिस्ट्रीब्यूटर था। लेकिन एक हादसे में दिव्यांग हो गया। हादसे में उसे सिर में गंभीर चोट आई और करीब एक साल तक बिस्तर पकड़ लिया था। शिव कुमार ने आरोप लगाया है कि हादसे के तुरंत बाद पत्नी उसे छोड़कर चली गई थी। Read more
Disabled man who is unemployed, crowdfunds to pay his alimony
NewzHook
Mar 19 2018
Shiv Kumar, a 43-year-old year old disabled man in New Delhi, is trying to raise Rs five lakh through crowd funding. He needs to pay the amount as alimony. Shiv Kumar says he is unable to work because he is disabled. So he has turned to the crowd funding platform Milaap to raise the funds. Read more
Disabled Delhi man crowdfunds to pay alimony
InfoBusket
Mar 19 2018
"Now when the decision on final settlement happened, he asked for help and I thought a crowdfund through Milaap (a crowdfunding platform) would be the most appropriate way," she said. Read more
350 கிராமப்புற பெண்களின் எதிர்காலத்துக்கு வழிகாட்டும் முயற்சிக்கு உதவுங்கள்!
YourStory Tamil
Mar 17 2018
ஒரு பயிற்சி பட்டறை மூன்று நாட்களுக்கு நடக்கவிருக்கிறது. ஒரு மாணவிக்கு ரூ.1500 என 350 மாணவிகளுக்கு 5,25,000 ரூபாய் நிதியை மிலாப் என்னும் கூட்டு நிதி திரட்டல் தளம் மூலம் திரட்டி வருகிறது இவ்வமைப்பு. இதுவரை 75000 ரூபாய் நிதி திரட்டியுள்ளனர். இந்த பின்தங்கிய கல்லூரி மாணவிகளுக்கு உதவ நினைத்தால் https://milaap.org/fundraisers/bodhitree இந்த இணையதளத்தில் நிதி உதவி செய்யலாம். Read more
On A Hearty Mission
Madurai Express
Mar 16 2018
A doctor couple from Madurai is on a mission to save a million hearts Read more
Milaap aids fundraising for treatment of complex ailments and emergency healthcare for the needy
Dainik Asom
Mar 15 2018
Milaap starts fundraising for medical treatment in Assam, and has raised over INR 1 Crore for medical treatment in Assam
Crowdfunding platform for medical emergencies
The Sentinel
Mar 14 2018
Assam online communities enable access to better healthcare : Milaap
Blind Bengaluru teacher is crowdfunding to save his school for disabled. Help now
EdEx Live
Mar 13 2018
CM Kathavarayan has been running WARDS, a school for disabled children for the past 26 years. Currently, the school is facing an extreme fund crunch even when crowdfunding efforts are in full swing Read more
Blind Bengaluru teacher is crowdfunding to save his school for disabled. Help now
Daily Hunt
Mar 13 2018
Now the school is constructing a new strong building with a dining hall, a kitchen and three classrooms, but the money crunch stands between Kathavarayan and his vision. As a final attempt, he has begun a crowdfunding campaign on Milaap in the hope that people will step up and help. We now turn to Pradeepa, who has been a volunteer at WARDS for the past eight years. "I feel very happy when I'm with the children. Their smiles bring so much peace. Despite all the issues, they still smile," she says, in awe of their innocence. Here's where you can help this teacher and his school: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/wards Read more
Crowdfunding claim Rs. 1 cr
The Telegraph
Mar 12 2018
Fundraisers from Assam have collected nearly INR 1 Crore so far, for various causes such as cancer care, treatment for rare medical conditions, kidney transplants or even to address local community concerns in rural areas.
Milaap set to enable access to better healthcare in Assam
Dainondin Barta
Mar 12 2018
Milaap aids fundraising for treatment of complex ailments, emergency healthcare, natural disasters
Saving Marathi schools: School, NGOs, crowdfunding portal join hands
Indian Express
Mar 11 2018
A Marathi medium school and several non-profit organisations in the city have come together to prevent closure of Marathi schools by creating awareness and crowd funding. Read more
Milaap aids fundraising for treatment of complex ailments and emergency healthcare
Niyamiya Barta
Mar 11 2018
Milaap starts fundraising for medical treatment in Assam, and has raised over INR 1 Crore for medical treatment in Assam
Milaap aids fundraising for treatment of complex ailments and emergency healthcare
Ganadhikar
Mar 11 2018
Milaap starts fundraising for medical treatment in Assam, and has raised over INR 1 Crore for medical treatment in Assam
Milaap provides a platform to help those in need
ASOMIYA KHABAR
Mar 11 2018
Milaap starts fundraising for medical treatment in Assam, and has raised over !NR 1 Crore for medical treatment in Assam
They said boys cannot be mothers.
Badass Womaniya
Mar 10 2018
"They said boys cannot be mothers. Not having a uterus does not stop me from being a mother." #IAmHer Read more
Milaap aids fundraising for treatment of complex ailments, emergency healthcare, natural disasters
Batori Kakot
Mar 10 2018
Online communities from Assam are enabling access to better healthcare
Milaap's help to the financially weak
Dainik Janambhumi
Mar 10 2018
Milaap brings fundraising platform in Assam for needy
