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Founder Raises Rs 33 Crore To Combat Loneliness Among Young Workers
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 14:17
Founder Raises Rs 33 Crore To Combat Loneliness Among Young Workers
- •Krishna Dosapati, 32-year-old founder of networking platform Clockout, has raised $3.5 million or about Rs 33.5 crore in funding.
- •The funding round was led by 114 Ventures, alongside participation from several other venture capital firms.
- •Launched in October 2024, Clockout combines elements of LinkedIn and Meetup to help young professionals build real-world relationships.
- •The platform has surpassed 600,000 downloads and reached $1.1 million in annual recurring revenue within 10 months of launching paid features.
- •Clockout operates on a freemium model, offering a $99 annual subscription for advanced features and unlimited access to local clubs and events.
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Clockout is a networking platform designed to connect young professionals with nearby peers and events to combat loneliness, having raised $3.5 million (about Rs 33.5 crore) in funding led by 114 Ventures.
The networking startup was founded by 32-year-old Krishna Dosapati, who was inspired by her own struggles to meet new people professionally after graduating from New York University and beginning her career in New York.
Clockout operates on a freemium model and offers a $99 annual subscription that provides additional features along with unlimited access to clubs and events.
