Raise money for personal causes through crowd-funding
The New Indian Express
Dec 29 2016
Milaap is expanding its operation to Kerala, to help those who find it difficult to mobilise fund for personal causes, especially medical emergencies.
Ra-ra year for retail loans
The Hindu Business Line
Dec 25 2016
Portals such as Lendbox, LenDenClub, CashKumar, i2i, RangDe, Milaap, Kiva and Faircent help loan seekers by providing access to a range of lenders who offer different loan terms. Read more
Crowd-funding connects donors with seekers
The Times Of India
Dec 25 2016
Anoj Viswanathan, co-founder of Milaap.org, says, "Over the last few years, we have seen a rise in the donations from Pune..." Read more
Crowdsourcing start-ups for a social change
Hindustan Times
Dec 25 2016
Majority of the fundraisers on platforms such as Milaap, Ketto and BitGiving relate to social causes ranging from community development to welfare of solders, animals, etc. Read more
Kerala turns to crowdfunding for tacking medical emergencies
Malayala Manorama
Dec 24 2016
Milaap.org has witnessed a steep growth in the number of fundraising campaigns for medical needs from Kerala in the last one year. Read more
Milaap.org helps tackle medical emergencies
Mangalam
Dec 24 2016
Milaap.org has witnessed a steep growth in the number of fundraising campaigns for medical needs from Kerala in the last one year. Read more
Milaap - the crowdfunding platform
Deshbhimani
Dec 24 2016
Milaap.org has witnessed a steep growth in the number of fundraising campaigns for medical needs from Kerala in the last one year. Read more
Sonam Wangchuk creates Ice Stupas to stall climate refugees
The Economic Times
Dec 14 2016
Sonam Wangchuk is crowd and launched a campaign on the Indian crowdfunding platform, Milaap Read more
A unique university in Ladakh that aims to empower locals
Daily News & Analysis
Dec 04 2016
Sonam Wangchuk has tied up with milaap.org to setup Ladakh Alternative University, as a self-sustaining township with round-the-year water supply through ice stupas. Read more
Well-wishers crowdfund essential surgery for young Bengaluru achiever
The Hindu
Dec 02 2016
A crowdfunding campaign was run on Milaap to help Bhavya undergo a successful leg surgery. Read more
Lack of financial aid drives 18-year-old Grandmaster SL Narayanan to seek help via crowdfunding
India Today
Dec 01 2016
Narayanan is crowdfunding on Milaap to continue his career, and pursue his dream of winning gold for India. Read more
Jungle Ventures closes second fund of $100 million
The Times Of India
Dec 01 2016
Jungle ventures has backed companies like LiveSpace, CrayonData, Tradegecko, Milaap and Momoe among others. Read more
This Couple Converted a Police Junkyard into a Thriving Biodiversity Garden – in Just 5 Years
The Better India
Nov 22 2016
Both in their 60s, the Khatris have successfully converted a police junkyard into a biodiversity garden, creating an example in beautiful living. Read more
Two city cyclists ride 2500kms to raise funds for disabled kids
Deccan Herald
Nov 18 2016
Engineers Bhakar and Trivedi cycling 2,500 km from Bengaluru to Kota to raise funds on Milaap Read more
Cycling past the obstacles of life
The New Indian Express
Nov 15 2016
Together with TAF, Shekar is currently running a campaign on Milaap.org to raise funds for his Republic Ride. Read more
For Martyr's Family, Crowd Funding Raises Rs. 5 Lakh
NDTV.com
Nov 08 2016
People from India have donated for Uri martyr Dalui's family after Gurgaon-based Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj started a campaign and raised over Rs. 5 lakh in less than five days through crowd funding platform Milaap. Milaap also waived off their 5 per cent platform fee for this effort. Read more
From Leh to Kanyakumari: A Para-Cyclist’s Incredible Journey
The Quint
Nov 07 2016
Together with TAF, Shekar is currently running a campaign on Milaap.org to raise funds for his Republic Ride. Read more
Crowdfunding raises Rs 5 lakh for family of Uri martyr
The Times Of India
Nov 07 2016
Deepika Bhardwaj, documentary filmmaker and social activist crowdfunded on Milaap.org to raise Rs 5 lakh for the family of Uri terror attack victim Gangadhar Dalui. Read more
Cycling This Hyderabad para-athlete is on an incredible cycling journey from Leh to Kanyakumari
The News Minute
Nov 06 2016
Together with TAF, Shekar is currently running a campaign on Milaap.org to raise funds for his Republic Ride. Read more
‘I woke up hungry after nine hours in the mortuary’
The Hindu
Nov 03 2016
Shekar is raising funds of Rs 4 lakh though Milaap.org to be a successful para-athlete. The tour is a flag off of The Atlanta Foundation’s (TAF), 8th edition, Republic Ride 2017 (a 100 km endurance ride). Read more
How traditional weaving liberated five Manipuri women of from the clutches of debt
The Optimist Citizen
Nov 01 2016
Fundraising for Manipuri women to run their weaving business. Read more
India Quotient to raise $60M as part of third fund in 2017
The Economic Times
Oct 28 2016
"... When one looks at startups like Milaap, those are models that are catering to a need based market,” said Madhukar Sinha, partner at India Quotient. Read more
Citizens, organizations drive home the message of giving
The Times Of India
Oct 09 2016
On the occasion of the "Joy of Giving" week, companies like Egg Factory, BMTC, Giftabled used Milaap.org for their campaigns. Read more
Meet Jayaprakash and Yasmin: They Want to Build Bengaluru’s First Cat-Only Shelter
The Optimist Citizen
Oct 06 2016
Jayprakash and Yasmin wants to start a cat sanctuary and is raising funds for the spend on land, construction, operations expenses for the first few months. You can learn more about the campaign and contribute here. Read more
A lady from Bengaluru who rescued 53 street dogs and gave them a new life
The Optimist Citizen
Aug 24 2016
Amee is running a crowdfunding campaign on Milaap.org for raising funds from the crowd for their care and dietary requirements of stray dogs she has rescued. Read more
Meet the Delhi Couple Working to Give a UP Village Its First All-Girls School
Vagabomb
Aug 10 2016
Ashita and Anish Nath left their Delhi home and moved to Paschim Gaon in Jabrella, Uttar Pradesh to start the village's first all-girls school. They used the crowdfunding website Milaap to raise money for the school. Read more
ET Startup Awards 2016: How AgroStar is making a profit while making a difference
The Economic Times
Aug 08 2016
The online social lending firm's first product was a crowd-funding platform for people to contribute to projects in rural India. Milaap also helps micro businesses raise loans. The firm has helped disburse more than Rs 80 crore worth of loans. Read more
‘Shivaji is the Napoleon of India’
Sakal Times
Aug 08 2016
Francois Gautier, a journalist, author and Art of Living teacher, is crowdfunding on Milaap.org to construct a museum dedicated to Shivaji on a land donated by Sri Sri Ravishankar near Lohegaon. Read more
Former swimming champ starts drive to empower needy kids
The Times Of India
Aug 05 2016
Pratima Kollali, the former swimming champion, who graduated in commerce from St. Joseph's College is crowdfunding on Milaap.org to change the lives of underprivileged children in and around Bengaluru through education. Read more
Dream comes true for Avtar's parents to motivate him at Rio
Webindia123.com
Aug 04 2016
In order to fulfil Judoka, Avtar's parents dream of watching him compete live, Mother Dairy has tied up with Green Bench and Milaap to fulfil their wish and motivate their son at the Olympics. Read more
Help Avtar Singh's Parents Cheer Him On At The Rio Olympics
Huffington Post
Aug 01 2016
In order to fulfil Judoka, Avtar's parents dream of watching him compete live, Mother Dairy has tied up with Green Bench and Milaap to fulfil their wish and motivate their son at the Olympics. Read more
Operation Karuna successful, 87 camels on the way home
The Times Of India
Jul 27 2016
Bengaluru based online crowd funding platform, Milaap, to raise money for the transportation of the camels, which are stranded at the border. They raised over Rs 82,000 on the platform. Read more
Campaign to help Hyderabad family, victim of drunk driving accident
Business Standard
Jul 22 2016
A campaign has been launched on crowdfunding platform Milaap to raise Rs 20 lakh to help a family, which lost three of its members in drunk driving accident while three others are still in hospital. Read more
In 3 days, 7 samaritans turn life of 70-yr-old around
The New Indian Express
Jul 20 2016
Arti Rajan, who works as a community engagement associate at Milaap, started a campaign to raise Rs 10,000 to help a senior citizen turn his life around. Read more
Olympics 2016: India's only judoka, Avtar Singh's parents appeal for funds to travel to Rio
Firstpost
Jul 19 2016
Avtar’s parents have only ever been able watch their son perform on a TV, according to the description of their petition on Milaap.org. Read more
The Unsung Heroes Of Everyday Life
Huffingtonpost.in
Jul 15 2016
A regular taxi passenger in Delhi decided to add a little meaning to one such transient relationship. He wanted to help a driver's family and took crowdfunding on Milaap to do so. Read more
Watch: Acid Attack Survivor Wants To Move Forward, You Can Help
Huffingtonpost.in
Jul 15 2016
The video on the Make Love Not Scars (MLNS) campaign was posted on Milaap, calls for contributions to help victims to afford surgeries they need. Read more
5 Ways Of Raising Funds for Cancer Treatment
Huffingtonpost.in
Jul 15 2016
At Milaap, a fundraising platform, ₹35 lakh were raised by friends of a cancer survivor solely through their networks. Read more
These Adivasis Just Saw A Light Bulb For The First Time
Huffingtonpost.in
Jul 15 2016
By partnering with crowdfunding platforms like Milaap and Kiva, non-profits are able to raise zero-interest capital in exchange for a small service charge. Read more
Warriors To Entrepreneurs: The Story Of Bhil Women
Huffingtonpost.in
Jul 15 2016
Milaap, a mission-driven crowdfunding platform partnered with Prayas to provide loans to aspiring women entrepreneurs such as Sisili to make her fight for survival come to fruition. Read more
87 camels rescued near Karnataka-Telangana border
The Times Of India
Jul 12 2016
PFA has now turned to a Bengaluru based online crowd funding platform, Milaap, to raise money for the transportation of the camels, which are stranded at the border. Read more
7 Ordinary Indians Doing Extraordinary Things
Huffingtonpost.in
Jun 27 2016
In 1960, a landless labourer decided to cut through a mountain so that the people from his village could reach a doctor faster. It took him 22 years, but he did it with a hammer, chisel, and crowbar. Read more
Mumbai: How this hearing-impaired girl's dream to learn turned into reality
Mid-Day
Jun 03 2016
Amrin needs some funds for her visa and flight and for her interpreter to attend the camp in the US. The NGO has started a fund raising page at: https://milaap.org/campaigns/deafcamper. Read more
A helping hand to children of Poonthura
The Hindu
Jun 02 2016
This World Environment Day, the organisation will encourage and help the community clear a waste dump. Ability Aids has launched online crowd funding on www.milaap.org/campaigns/Back-To-School Read more
Agent of change: Robin Chaurasiya
Femina.in
May 28 2016
You can help the revolutionaries get a better home. Log on and donate at: www.milaap.org/campaigns/home4kranti Read more
Bengaluru-based FuelADream enters Indian crowdfunding market with a bold ambition to raise Rs 10cr a day within the next five years
Yourstory.com
May 14 2016
A game-changer in the social and personal space, Milaap was launched in 2012 and has seen donors and lenders from over 120 countries who have contributed Rs 63.34 crore towards to 50,000 projects. Read more
Exclusive: Crowdfunding platform Dreamwallets gets seed funding from HNIs, angel investors
VCCircle
May 12 2016
Other crowdfunding platforms in India include LetsVenture, IgniteIntent, Milaap, Ketto and FundMyPitch, among others. Read more
Storming the norm in FinTech
Brand Equity
May 11 2016
P2P lending that allow you to lend to peers or donate small sums for a cause that you care about (Faircent & Milaap). Read more
RBI may allow you to be a lender
The Times Of India
May 09 2016
The P2P space has 35 startups and have collectively attracted only $7.5 mn in venture funds. The ones that have received the most funds are Faircent, Milaap, iLend, RangDe, LendenClub and LoanCircle. Read more
Caregivers of all Beings with 4 Legs
The New Indian Express
May 05 2016
Meet good Samaritans C. Padmavathy and C. Narsimhamoorthy started an online campaign Milaap to raise funds to provide a roof to the homeless animals of the city. Read more
