Aakar Innovations raises investment — In the News

Aakar Founders Jaydeep & Sombodhi with their machine.

One of our portfolio companies — Aakar Innovations — has raised investment from a group of impact investors and alumni of IIT and IIM along with CIIE. Aakar makes compostable and affordable sanitary pads for women in low-income communities.

The press coverage for the investment is as follows:

IIM-A alumnus, CIIE invest in Aakar Innovations

Dec 8, Business Standard

IIM-A alumnus, CIIE invest in Aakar Innovations

IIM-A’s tech incubator CIIE invests in bio-degradable napkin maker Aakar Innovations

Dec 8, VC Circle

http://www.vccircle.com/news/technology/2014/12/08/iim-a%E2%80%99s-tech-incubator-ciie-invests-bio-degradable-napkin-maker-aakar

Sanitary napkins: IIM-IIT alumni, others to invest in Aakar Innovations

Dec 8, Hindu Business Line

Sanitary napkins: IIM-IIT alumni, others to invest in Aakar Innovations

CIIE portfolio company Aakar Innovations raises funding from IIT-IIM alumni

Dec 8, YourStory

CIIE portfolio company Aakar Innovations raises funding from IIT-IIM alumni

CIIE leads investment in Aakar Innovations

Dec 8, Entrepreneur India

http://www.entrepreneurindia.com/news/CIIE-leads-investment-in-Aakar-Innovations-5728/

Affordable Sanitary Napkins Maker Aakar Innovation Raises Funds From CIIE, Others

Dec 9, DealCurry

DealCurry.com : Affordable Sanitary Napkins Maker Aakar Innovation Raises Funds From CIIE, Others

IIM-A’s tech incubator CIIE invests in bio-degradable napkin maker Aakar Innovations

Dec 8, EIN News

IIM-A's tech incubator CIIE invests in bio-degradable napkin maker Aakar Innovations