Way2News is a Hyderabad-based hyperlocal news platform founded in 2015 that delivers short, engaging news stories in local languages. The app combines AI-driven technology with human curation to provide real-time news in eight languages and has over 50 million downloads. Its strongest engagement is in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, particularly in Telugu and Tamil markets. The company recently secured $14M in a Series B led by WestBridge Capital. Way2News plans to use the funding to enhance its technology infrastructure, scale operations, and expand user experience with more engaging content and a stronger presence in new markets. WestBridge partner Rishit Desai highlighted the company’s recent strides, signaling investor confidence in its hyperlocal-news strategy.

Total raised

$14M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Sep 2024