Number of Portfolio Companies 1
Number of Founded Organizations 5
  • Primary Job Title Founder and Chief Executive Officer
  • Primary Organization 
    Way2news
  • Investor Type  Individual/Angel
  • Investor Stage  Seed
Raju Vanapala is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Way2News . He previously worked at The Taste Company as a Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, and Board Member. Raju Vanapala attended Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Number of Investments 1
Raju Vanapala invested in FindYogi on Jul 19, 2013. This investment - Seed Round - FindYogi - was valued at
$100K
.
Announced Date  
Organization Name  
Lead Investor  
Funding Round  
Money Raised  
Jul 19, 2013
FindYogi
Yes
Seed Round - FindYogi
$100K
Number of Current Jobs 3
Number of Past Jobs 2
Raju Vanapala has 3 current jobs including Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Way2news, Founder & CEO at LearnSocial, and Founder & CEO at Way2SMS. Additionally, Raju Vanapala has had 2 past jobs including Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Director at The Taste Company.
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
The Taste Company
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing DirectorJul 2018Aug 2021
Way2Online Interactive India Private Limited
Founder & CEOMay 2005Aug 2021
Number of Past Board & Advisor Roles 1
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
The Taste Company
Board MemberJul 2018Aug 2021
Number of News Articles 8
NewsMar 21, 2016
NewsSep 14, 2014
NewsSep 10, 2014
NewsSep 10, 2014
Funding RoundJul 19, 2013