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Anar Business Network
A platform where businesses can create their free profile and grow their business network all over India
About Anar Business Network
Anar is a dynamic startup that has carved a niche in the B2B (business-to-business) market in India. Founded in February 2019, Anar operates as a fully remote company, a model it adopted well before the global shift to remote work. The company has grown to a team of 32 members, all driven by a shared passion for supporting small businesses.
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Anar's flagship product is the Anar Business App, which serves as India's largest B2B community platform. The app is designed to connect over 70 million small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across India, functioning similarly to LinkedIn but specifically for SMBs. It also incorporates a commerce layer akin to Alibaba, making it a comprehensive marketplace for business transactions.
The Anar Business App allows businesses to upload products, connect with buyers and sellers, and discover new suppliers and products. With over 6.5 million products listed and 12 million connections made, the platform has become a vital tool for SMBs looking to expand their reach and grow their operations. The app boasts a user base of 1 million buyers and sellers, making it a bustling hub of commercial activity.
Anar primarily serves small businesses in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, electronics, and more. The platform enables these businesses to buy and sell in bulk, often at the best wholesale prices. Users can get direct quotations from suppliers via WhatsApp, making the process seamless and efficient.
The company's business model revolves around facilitating these connections and transactions. Anar makes money through various means, including subscription fees for premium features, transaction fees, and possibly advertising revenue from businesses looking to promote their products on the platform.
In summary, Anar is revolutionizing the way small businesses in India connect and trade, providing them with the tools they need to grow and succeed in a competitive market.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, India
- Sector
- Marketing
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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Seed10 investors entered at this stage
Titan Capital
First Cheque
Accel
Elevation Capital
Farid Ahsan- SNShashvat Nakrani
Ranjeet Pratap Singh
Utsav Somani
Sanjeev Barnwal
Vidit Aatrey
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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