# Way2News: Online media, Hyderabad, India

> Way2News: Way2News is India's largest hyperlocal short news app, founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2016 in Hyderabad. Based in Hyderabad, India.

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# Way2News

Way2News is India's largest hyperlocal short news app, founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2016 in Hyderabad.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Online media Hyderabad, India

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 310 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 30.8M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series B Sept 2024

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## About Way2News

Way2News is India's largest hyperlocal short news app, founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2016 in Hyderabad.

The app delivers personalized, summarized news in eight vernacular Indian languages, reaching users across over 400 districts and more than 1.1 million villages. It aims to make new-age media inclusive by providing highly localized information to targeted communities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. The platform offers short, magazine-style news covering various categories such as sports, politics, business, and entertainment. Users can enjoy personalized news feeds tailored to their selected regions and language preferences. With over 20 million downloads and approximately 13 million monthly users, Way2News has established a strong presence, especially in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The app serves more than 1,000 brands through its digital media space and vernacular advertising channels, making it a key player in the Indian news landscape.

## What company datasets say Way2News raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **30.8M** in the source's currency

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **14M**

Last round date **Sept 2024**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

libraries hyperlocal reporting top buzz local sports news local tradition stories mobile news local news coverage mobile news platform news aggregation content delivery local real estate news ai for news local stories local language support local health news interactive content

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- **Sector:** Online media
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 51621, 51311, SIC 7375
- **Region:** Telangana
- **Revenue:** 5.5M a year, as listed

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