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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
WANotifier Joins TinySeed EMEA Fall 2024 Batch to Help Businesses Market at Scale on WhatsApp
SMPL Dover (Delaware) [US]/ Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 28: WANotifier, an all-in-one WhatsApp marketing SaaS platform built on the official WhatsApp API, announced today that it has joined the TinySeed EMEA Fall 2024 accelerator batch. The funding will be used to further develop its product and expand market reach to help small businesses effectively expand their reach and automate customer interactions on WhatsApp. Founded in 2022, WANotifier helps businesses streamline marketing, customer engagement, and automation through WhatsApp, one of the fastest-growing communication channels for businesses globally. As an official Meta Tech Partner, WANotifier offers a unique approach with 0% API markup and flexible onboarding options; businesses can either use a managed embedded signup flow or configure the API directly with their own credentials. "We had applied to TinySeed earlier as well but got in this time, and I couldn't be happier," said Ram Shengale, Founder of WANotifier. "I've always admired TinySeed's mostly bootstrapped mindset toward building sustainable SaaS businesses. Being the only Indian company in this batch makes it even more special. The TinySeed network and mentors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly; you can ask highly specific questions and get actionable advice. That's one of the best parts of being part of this fund." The company plans to use the funding primarily for product development and marketing. "We're behind a few of our competitors in terms of features, so our first goal is to build a strong development team and reach feature parity," Shengale added. "At the same time, we'll focus on penetrating key market segments. Our philosophy is simple: help businesses market at scale on WhatsApp without adding to the inherent complexity of the API. Many providers build clunky, hard-to-use software; we're committed to delivering a clean, user-friendly experience for marketers and business owners." WANotifier currently serves thousands of businesses across various industries, with notable customers including BITS Pilani, Iskcon, Dog Home Foundation, Bvlgari Casablanca, Mega Events (UK), and others. Having completed most core features recently, the team is now accelerating marketing efforts to reach new markets. About WANotifier WANotifier Inc. is an all-in-one WhatsApp marketing SaaS tool for businesses, built on top of the official WhatsApp API. It helps businesses automate marketing, customer engagement, and transactional messaging on WhatsApp with an easy-to-use platform and flexible onboarding options. WANotifier is an official Meta Tech Partner. The company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware (USA), with its India team based in Pune, Maharashtra. About TinySeed TinySeed is a remote accelerator and early-stage investment fund that helps SaaS founders grow profitable, sustainable businesses. The Fall 2024 EMEA batch supports founders across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Media Contact: Ram Shengale Founder, WANotifier Inc. Email: contact@ Website:
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
WANotifier Joins TinySeed EMEA Fall 2024 Batch to Help Businesses Market at Scale on WhatsApp
SMPL Dover (Delaware) [US]/ Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 28: WANotifier, an all-in-one WhatsApp marketing SaaS platform built on the official WhatsApp API, announced today that it has joined the TinySeed EMEA Fall 2024 accelerator batch. The funding will be used to further develop its product and expand market reach to help small businesses effectively expand their reach and automate customer interactions on WhatsApp. Founded in 2022, WANotifier helps businesses streamline marketing, customer engagement, and automation through WhatsApp, one of the fastest-growing communication channels for businesses globally. As an official Meta Tech Partner, WANotifier offers a unique approach with 0% API markup and flexible onboarding options; businesses can either use a managed embedded signup flow or configure the API directly with their own credentials. 'We had applied to TinySeed earlier as well but got in this time, and I couldn't be happier,' said Ram Shengale, Founder of WANotifier. 'I've always admired TinySeed's mostly bootstrapped mindset toward building sustainable SaaS businesses. Being the only Indian company in this batch makes it even more special. The TinySeed network and mentors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly; you can ask highly specific questions and get actionable advice. That's one of the best parts of being part of this fund.' The company plans to use the funding primarily for product development and marketing. 'We're behind a few of our competitors in terms of features, so our first goal is to build a strong development team and reach feature parity,' Shengale added. 'At the same time, we'll focus on penetrating key market segments. Our philosophy is simple: help businesses market at scale on WhatsApp without adding to the inherent complexity of the API. Many providers build clunky, hard-to-use software; we're committed to delivering a clean, user-friendly experience for marketers and business owners.' WANotifier currently serves thousands of businesses across various industries, with notable customers including BITS Pilani, Iskcon, Dog Home Foundation, Bvlgari Casablanca, Mega Events (UK), and others. Having completed most core features recently, the team is now accelerating marketing efforts to reach new markets. About WANotifier WANotifier Inc. is an all-in-one WhatsApp marketing SaaS tool for businesses, built on top of the official WhatsApp API. It helps businesses automate marketing, customer engagement, and transactional messaging on WhatsApp with an easy-to-use platform and flexible onboarding options. WANotifier is an official Meta Tech Partner. The company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware (USA), with its India team based in Pune, Maharashtra. About TinySeed TinySeed is a remote accelerator and early-stage investment fund that helps SaaS founders grow profitable, sustainable businesses. The Fall 2024 EMEA batch supports founders across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Media Contact:Ram ShengaleFounder, WANotifier [email protected]: (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Marietta man sentenced to prison for defrauding Georgia flooring company
ATLANTA - Jana Kanyadan, the former global chief information officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., has been sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud the company out of nearly $1.9 million. What we know Kanyadan, 54, of Marietta, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud conspiracy and seven counts of wire fraud on Nov. 1, 2024. Along with his prison sentence, he was ordered to pay a $250,000 fine and $985,166.66 in restitution. He will also serve three years of supervised release after completing his sentence. FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown emphasized the agency's commitment to holding corporate fraudsters accountable. "The defendant stole money that should have gone to his employer," Brown said. "We will continue to investigate and hold accountable anyone who attempts to scam their employer out of funds." The backstory According to prosecutors, Kanyadan was responsible for overseeing Mohawk's IT services and operations. In 2019, the company launched a multi-year IT project that required outsourcing work to IT consulting firms. Kanyadan secretly created and controlled a Georgia-based company, Meta Technology Platforms, LLC ("Meta Tech"), and used his position to direct Mohawk's outsourced IT work to the firm without disclosing his involvement. Between May 7, 2022, and Oct. 2, 2022, Meta Tech submitted fraudulent invoices to Mohawk totaling approximately $3 million. These invoices falsely claimed payment for services never performed and software never provided, while also charging inflated hourly rates that Kanyadan himself approved on behalf of Mohawk. In total, Mohawk paid Meta Tech nearly $1.86 million, with approximately $820,577.40 of that amount tied directly to fraud. The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation into Kanyadan's fraudulent activities, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Samir Kaushal, along with former Assistant U.S. Attorney Tal C. Chaiken, prosecuted the case.
