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Fantasy Akhada raises funding from Harsha Bhogle
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Fantasy Akhada raises funding from Harsha Bhogle

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has invested an undisclosed amount in gaming startup Fantasy Akhada, and will be the brand’s face for the next two years, the company said on Friday. Fantasy Akhada founder Amit Purohit said that onboarding of Bhogle as an investor will boost subscribers’ confidence towards the platform, while the startup will continue building technology to serve the gamers on the platform. “I have realized that during a cricket match, everyone wants to join the game. While limited people can play on the ground, several fans engage in the game online through various sorts of games. There fantasy gaming is growing and it is good to invest in something which is growing,” Bhogle told PTI. The company did not disclose the investment details. “Besides the growth...
Harsha Bhogle invests in FinTech Startup ChqBook.com
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Harsha Bhogle invests in FinTech Startup ChqBook.com

Delhi, 29th April 2019: One of the most renowned names from the cricketing world, Harsha Bhogle, comes on board as an investor at ChqBook.com, India's largest curated market place for personalized financial services. Harsha has invested an undisclosed amount in the Gurgaon based startup that allows customers to explore, compare and buy personal finance products such as personal loans, home loans and credit cards. Over his career of 30 years, Harsha has delivered an unbiased and honest view of the sport. An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, his management background has helped him integrate his learning from the field and life in a winning combination. Speaking about his association with ChqBook, Bhogle says, “ChqBook is on a mission to make India financially fitter. With 40% of the popula...