Flintobox raises $7 million in series A roundFlintobox said it would use the fresh capital inflow to expand its business in the unorganised pre-school segment.
Companies go extra mile to indulge kids with wearable gadgets, digital booksWhile Amazon is encouraging the young consumer to take to Kindle for reading in its TVC, Kokuyo Camlin has launched washable crayons.
What do angel investors look for in startups and what keeps them goingSeven of the country's most prolific angel investors tell Anand J that they're in it for the money -and the fun of working on new ideas.
Startups like Magic Crate, Flintobox, Itsy Bitsy, Themeefy are creating craft kits to keep children's hands busyParents are tired of buying the same kind of toys over and over - a red car this time, a blue car the next.
Shaadi.com owners now look for matches in media-related startupsMittal has been an active angel investor with over 40 investments in businesses including online cab booking venture Ola and software start...
Educational firm Flinto raises $300,000Flinto, the Chennai-based company, founded last year started with 50 subscriptions for its boxes and now ships 1,500 boxes to 230 locations...
Startups launching products and services to tap kids segmentFlinto delivers a monthly discovery and activity box to children based on monthly themes and is targeted at children between 3-7 years.
E-commerce: Now, E-tailers go the subscription way to lure buyersThese ventures are offering a range of products, including cosmetics and educational toys on a monthly subscription basis