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Kolkata based Quikr gets new CEO
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Kolkata: Quikr, a Kolkata based online classifieds portal has appointed Pranay Chulet, as its new CEO. Prior to the appointment, the company's Mauritius arm in Quikr Mauritius has raised $4 million (
200 million) in a Series B funding from Omidyar Network, an investment firm of eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.
The company, established in 2005, has earlier raised funding from Matrix Partners and eBay, who were also a part of the new fund raising process. "As it expands to new users, Quikr is enabling more people in India to engage online, connect with one another and exchange affordable goods and services," said Matt Halprin, Partner, Omidyar Network, reports Reuters India.
"We are excited about this event and also look forward to Quikr capitalizing on the vast potential of classifieds in India, under Chulet's leadership," said Avnish Bajaj, Co-founder and Managing Director of Matrix India, who serves on Quikr Mauritius' Board of Directors. Chulet was an entrepreneur in the new media space following time as a Principal in Booz Allen Hamilton's media practice.
200 million) in a Series B funding from Omidyar Network, an investment firm of eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.
The company, established in 2005, has earlier raised funding from Matrix Partners and eBay, who were also a part of the new fund raising process. "As it expands to new users, Quikr is enabling more people in India to engage online, connect with one another and exchange affordable goods and services," said Matt Halprin, Partner, Omidyar Network, reports Reuters India.
"We are excited about this event and also look forward to Quikr capitalizing on the vast potential of classifieds in India, under Chulet's leadership," said Avnish Bajaj, Co-founder and Managing Director of Matrix India, who serves on Quikr Mauritius' Board of Directors. Chulet was an entrepreneur in the new media space following time as a Principal in Booz Allen Hamilton's media practice.
