Medial, a professional social media platform aimed at fostering meaningful connections and career growth, has raised $500K in a funding round led by Ortella Global Capital (OG Capital). OG Capital was co-founded by Rajvardhan Mohite and Sayan Ghosh, a former executive at the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
The Bengaluru-based platform had already raised $120K in January during its pre-seed round, led by FirstCheque VC, making it one of the few startups to secure two funding rounds in 2024. The latest round will fuel Medial’s ambition to build an integrated professional ecosystem for the global startup and tech community.
Founded by Niket Raj Dwivedi, Aishwarya Raj Pandey, Prateek Kaien, and Harsh Dwivedi, Medial is a content and community-driven platform that serves professionals across various domains, including tech, product, UI/UX, and more. The platform aims to offer startup news, industry insights, and career advice in a non-clickbaity manner, encouraging transparent and inclusive workplace discussions.
Initially launched as an integrated platform for professionals in the startup sector, Medial is now working towards evolving into a job board and company profile platform with global relevance. The platform already boasts a vibrant community of 100,000 entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, tech professionals, and investors, with over 10,000 daily active users just months after its alpha launch.
Incorporating features similar to LinkedIn and GitHub, Medial stands out by offering an anonymous layer, which enhances its appeal for those seeking more privacy in their professional interactions. This positions the platform as a direct or indirect competitor to the likes of Grapevine, Hood (formerly Zorro), FishBowl, Blind, and even Reddit, providing professionals with a space for open dialogue and collaboration.
With its fresh funding and expansion plans, Medial is well-positioned to continue its rapid growth, creating a dynamic and inclusive network for professionals around the world.
