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Indian Govt App become World’s fastest app to reach 50 mn download
INDIA

Indian Govt App become World’s fastest app to reach 50 mn download

Government's mobile app Aarogya Setu, developed for tracking coronavirus patients, has become the world's fastest app to reach 50 million downloads in just 13 days, Niti Aayog CEO said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on April 14 appealed to people to download the app. "Telephone took 75 years to reach 50 million users, radio 38 yrs, television 13 yrs, Internet 4 yrs, Facebook 19 months, Pokemon Go 19 days. AarogyaSetu, India's app to fight COVID-19 has reached 50 mn users in just 13 days-fastest ever globally for an App," Kant said in his tweet. The death toll due to coronavirus rose to 377 while the number of cases in the country climbed to 11,439. Aarogya Setu app alerts people if any known or person in their vicinity has tested positive. Distric...
LetsTrack Raises $ 1.7 Mn from Seed Investor
FUNDING

LetsTrack Raises $ 1.7 Mn from Seed Investor

LetsTrack raised funds of $ 1.7 million from US investor James Arthur, who will join the firm as Chief Operating Officer in an attempt to expand its operations on the international market. LetsTrack is planning to offer their services in around 50 countries until 2020. The company’s valuation was estimated according to various contributing factors and the company received many offers at a valuation of $ 17 million. While investments are usually done in order to secure capital and raise money, LetsTrack looked for an investor who would bring a strategic plan in order to raise the overall quality of the company. "For me, it was a no-brainer because James was not only bringing money but also dedicating the next 10 years and for Letstrack that is invaluable. Now we have an investor and p...