# chotu: Computer software, Hyderabad, India

> chotu: Chotu is a platform designed for local shopkeepers in India, allowing them to create digital catalogs and receive orders directly through WhatsApp.

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# chotu

Chotu is a platform designed for local shopkeepers in India, allowing them to create digital catalogs and receive orders directly through WhatsApp.

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Funding reported Last round: Pre-seed

Computer software Hyderabad, India

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2021 5 years old
- **Team:** 8 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Pre-seed Feb 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About chotu

Chotu is a platform designed for local shopkeepers in India, allowing them to create digital catalogs and receive orders directly through WhatsApp.

With a focus on supporting small retailers, Chotu connects over 2 million local shops with customers, helping them compete against larger e-commerce players. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has been operational since 2021. Chotu's core offering is a free WhatsApp-based ordering app that enables shopkeepers to set up their catalogs in just two taps. The platform includes features such as dedicated shop pages, QR codes for easy ordering, and tools for promoting shops through online searches. Shopkeepers retain full control over pricing, payments, and customer data, allowing for personalized marketing efforts. Chotu supports a variety of store types, including kirana stores, supermarkets, and delivery businesses, facilitating their transition to digital commerce.

## What company datasets say chotu raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Pre-seed**

Last round size **70k**

Last round date **Feb 2023**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

local shop marketing shop promotion in local areas local business digitalization consumers customer engagement custom catalog direct from shop local business support beer shop visibility inventory management shop owner support local shop digital platform shop communication local commerce information technology & services

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- **Sector:** Computer software
- **Industry code:** NAICS 4453, 519290, SIC 5999, 7375
- **Region:** Telangana
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/chotu)

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