Top 25 Social Impact Startup Investors in India in May 2026
Top 25 Social Impact Startup Investors in India in May 2026
| Investor | Social Impact India investments |
|---|---|
| Nexus Venture Partners | 2 |
| Venkat Vallabhaneni | 2 |
| Sajeev Menon | 2 |
| Elevation Capital | 2 |
| Kishore Ganji | 2 |
| Mohit Srivastava | 2 |
| Varsha Rao | 2 |
| Gopal Agrawal | 1 |
| Omidyar Network | 1 |
| Mumbai Angels | 1 |
| Omidyar Network India | 1 |
| Zoom Ventures | 1 |
| xto10x Technologies | 1 |
| Ursula Burns | 1 |
| Binny Bansal | 1 |
| PVRAP LLP | 1 |
| Khawar Nabi Shah | 1 |
| Nitish Mittersain | 1 |
| Lead Angels Network | 1 |
| Mohammed Sulaiman | 1 |
| Cisco | 1 |
| Mehzabin Kaitha | 1 |
| Vignesh Ramanujam | 1 |
| Brahma Tank | 1 |
| Saffura Lone | 1 |
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Find investors — It's Free!Venkat Vallabhaneni is the Founder & Managing Partner of Inflexor Ventures.He attend to the NJIT in 1988.
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- Apps, Fashion, Medical
- Series A, Angel, Seed
- India
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- e Health Access — e Health Access provides telemedicine services for non-emergency conditions.The company works on primary and preventive healthcare and allows communication between doctors and patients through various modes such as telephones or mobiles, video conferences, and chats and emails. It provides short-term prescriptions, enables physicians toadvise patients about reference to a specialist based on their conditions, and provides medication to kids as well allows them to contact and discuss various personal questions with doctors about health-related issues during travelling, allows patients to analyze lab test results, and offers natural or home remedies for minor problems.The company also provides post-operative care advice for non-emergency medical issues when patients are unable to consult their primary-care physicians. It offers a healthcare web portal, eVaidya.com which provides virtual doctor consultation services to patients apart from providing free personal health record storage services.
- Hug Innovations — At Hug Innovations, we constantly endeavor to bridge the gap between people and technology through our wearable products. We believe that our world is in growing need of technology that is more companion than gadget. Innovations you can adopt without having to adapt to them.
Sajeev Menon is an Associate Vice President at Infosys Ltd. . sajeev Menon is a successful executive and corporate officer track with deep experience in Sales, Delivery and Practice Management. Managed revenue of over $150M with a TCV of over $400M, and lead a team of over 120 consultants. Sajeev Menon is highly experienced in selling services inall the Oracle products including Oracle ebusiness, Peoplesoft, JDE, Seibel, Oracle fusion and Oracle edge products. Excellent general management and leadership experience, strong communication and team-building skills; and the ability to generate significant growth. Sold complex global programs and projects, lead sales and business development, established and grew Oracle partnerships to deliver planned goals. Strong communicator who fosters team work, partnerships and collaboration.
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- Software, Social Impact, Service Industry
- Series A
- India
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- Hug Innovations — At Hug Innovations, we constantly endeavor to bridge the gap between people and technology through our wearable products. We believe that our world is in growing need of technology that is more companion than gadget. Innovations you can adopt without having to adapt to them.
Elevation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on consumers, enterprises, logistics, and B2B.
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- Software, Financial Services, E-Commerce
- Series A, Seed, Series B
- India, United States, France
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- alle — alle operates as an AI-powered fashion platform intended to serve as a personal stylist.
- GreyLabs AI — Leverage AI to extract insights from your customer interactions (like calls and emails) and data to improve compliance, processes, and drive revenue growth.
- AppsForBharat — AppsForBharat is a product studio focused on building apps for spiritual and devotional needs of Indian users.
Kishore Ganji is the Angel Investor & Mentor at Astir Ventures.
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- E-Commerce, Health Care, Software
- Seed, Angel, Funding Round
- India, United States, Bangladesh
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- Lal10 — Lal10 enables creative manufacturing MSMEs to easily digitize, manage and sell their inventories for cross-border wholesale. Lal10 is Shopify + Alibaba for Indian MSMEs. Small manufacturers use Lal10’s Karigar application to digitize physical inventories which are available for RFQs on our global wholesale platform. We are creating a maker’srevolution by digitizing micro and small manufacturers to take their creative products to global markets. India has over 1.2mn such MSMEs involved in the manufacturing of apparel, home furnishings, decor products. We have digitized 30k SKUs to date and are the largest vertical platform for MSMEs for cross-border wholesale in India. Post pandemic layers of middlemen/ export houses and traditional channels of sales like exhibitions have been disrupted. We have created an efficient alternative with innovative technology-led solutions catering to these large and untapped supplies. We are seeing strong organic adoption of technology for quick market access by local manufacturers and pandemic has only accelerated its requirement. We believe that the future of retail is local. We are targeting small & medium-sized buyers in the US, UK, and Middle east using efficient data analytics and aggressive marketing. We provide them the benefits of a big-box retailer, i.e. affordable sourcing, contemporary design curation & assortment of products. These buyers are resellers on Amazon, Etsy, or Mom & Pop shops, Private labels, and have traditionally been only dependent tradeshows.
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- Monitra Healthcare — Monitra Healthcare is a Hyderabad based med-tech company developing solutions that capture cardiac events anytime anywhere. Our products detect cardiac arrhythmias and cardiovascular disease at real-time for pre-emptive treatments. Cardiac monitoring is widely used to identify heart disease, to monitor cardiac activity before and after surgery andother cardiac procedures, and to assess the effects of therapeutic drugs on cardiac activity. The Company’s vision is to dramatically reduce the effects of heart disease by making monitoring and pre-emptive cardiac care a seamless part of everyday life.
Mohit Srivastava is the Head of Product Management, Developer Advocacy, and Open Source Developer Experience at Amazon Web Services.
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- Software, Distillery, Social Impact
- Seed, Series A
- India, United Kingdom
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- Hostmaker — We're the world's largest Airbnb and short-let property management company. We manage property listings, guest vetting and check-ins, housekeeping and maintenance.
- Ginglani Distillers — Ginglani Distillers operates as a whisky startup. Ginglani Distillers is the maker of Black Bow whisky.
- Hug Innovations — At Hug Innovations, we constantly endeavor to bridge the gap between people and technology through our wearable products. We believe that our world is in growing need of technology that is more companion than gadget. Innovations you can adopt without having to adapt to them.
Varsha Rao is an Executive Partner at Flare Capital Partners, former Head of Global Operations at Airbnb, CEO of Nurx and COO at Clover Health. She was the Co-Founder of Eve.com. Rao received her BS/BA in Economics/Math from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.She is an active angel investors withsuccessful investments in AI-Infra, Healthcare, Vertical AI, Consumer Tech and more.
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- Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Software
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- United States, India, France
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- MatX — We make the best chips physically possible for the large model needs of frontier labs.
- knownwell — Whether you need primary care or are focused on obesity medicine, we are here to serve you with warmth and expertise. No shame. No blame. Just care.
- Affiniti — Overcome cash flow challenges with our tailored financial solutions for small businesses. Discover industry-specific tools that drive success.
Gopal Agrawal
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- Big Data, Software, Non Profit
- Pre-Seed
- India
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- DaanVeda — Experience the power of AI-driven prospecting, outreach, and analysis for NGOs. Streamline your fundraising with Daanveda.
Omidyar Network is a philanthropy whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility.
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- Financial Services, FinTech, Education
- Series A, Seed, Series B
- United States, India, Kenya
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- RailYatri — Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri
- Agenda Edu — Agenda Edu offers a SaaS communication management and engagement in educational environments assisting educators, caregivers and students.
- SafeTraces — Delivering veriDART, the first field diagnostic platform leveraging aerosol tracers that safely simulate airborne pathogen mobility and exposure levels.
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- Software, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage
- Seed, Funding Round, Angel
- India, United States, Singapore
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- Gramiyaa — First cold pressed oils. Fully traceable. Packed to stay fresh. Shop cold pressed groundnut, coconut, sesame and mustard oils from Gramiyaa. Fresh cold pressed cooking oils that bring out the natural flavours in your home cooked food, making meals delicious.
- BabyChakra — If you're thinking of getting pregnant or researching on how to conceive - you're in the right place. Here you'll learn about ovulation, signs of pregnancy, fertility and guidelines on when to be concerned about a possible fertility problem.
- goStops — Book cool & affordable youth hostels with dorms across India. Social stays, great locations & Gen Z vibes with goSTOPS | Goa Rishikesh Mussoorie Nainital Bengaluru Delhi Coorg Ooty
We make equity investments in early stage enterprises and provide grants to non-profits in the areas of Digital Identity, Education, Emerging Tech, Financial Inclusion, Governance & Citizen Engagement, & Property Rights.
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- Financial Services, SaaS, FinTech
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- India
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- Pratilipi — A platform to read stories, write your own and share your favorite ones in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, English, Urdu, Punjabi and Odia
- Masai School — Become a Software Developer in 7 months with Masai School. Pay Rs. 0 until you get a job of Rs. 5 LPA or more.Attend live coding classes from anywhere in India..
- Wingreens Farms — Wingreens Farms believes by enriching people and land around us, we can bring that energy to your table with our wide range of fresh and fun healthy snacks . We're nuts, and we believe in being so, as sometimes that's what it takes to change the world for the better one healthy snack at a time. come have a dip with us!
Zoom Ventures is investing in the next generation of companies giving them access to our network, executive leadership, partner network, customers, and more.
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- Software, Information Technology, Machine Learning
- Series A, Series B, Seed
- United States, India, France
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- Suki — Suki's ambient AI automates clinical documentation, coding, and Q&A. Cut note time by 41%, reduce burnout by 60%. HIPAA compliant.
- Prezent AI — Presentation productivity platform for enterprise teams. Add zen to your presentations!
- SafeBase — Share your security posture with customers. Automate access to sensitive security and compliance documents with SafeBase.
xto10x Technologies is an Information Technology & Services company.
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- Computer, Events, Software
- Series A
- India
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- Goodera — Engage employees for social impact with Goodera. We curate, plan, and manage engaging volunteering programs for 10M+ employees.
- SatSure — SatSure turns satellite, aerial data to decision intelligence, powering insights for agriculture, banking, infrastructure, and sustainability
- BluSapphire — The best in business choose BluSapphire for their cybersecurity needs, with threat detection, analysis, response, and remediation, all on one platform. Achieve the highest cybersecurity ops maturity in a matter of days. BluSapphire is fully agentless and automated.
Ursula Burns is the Chairwoman of Teneo Holdings. She is also the former Chairman of the Board at VEON, and director of Uber, American Express, ExxonMobil, and Nestlé. Burns was previously the Chairman of the Board of the Xerox Corporation from 2010 to 2017 and Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2016.She joined Xerox as an intern in 1980 andduring her career she held leadership posts spanning corporate services, manufacturing and product development. She was named president in 2007. During her tenure as chief executive officer, she helped the company transform from a global leader in document technology to the world’s most diversified business services company serving enterprises and governments of all sizes. Shortly after being named CEO in 2009, she spearheaded the largest acquisition in Xerox history, the $6.4 billion purchase of Affiliated Computer Services.In 2016, Burns led Xerox through a successful separation into two independent, publicly traded companies – Xerox Corporation, which is comprised of the company’s Document Technology and Document Outsourcing businesses, and Conduent Incorporated, a business process services company. The separation of the two businesses enhanced their competitive positions and created significant value creation opportunities.Burns, who regularly appears on Fortune’s and Forbes’ lists of the world’s most powerful women, is now a Senior Advisor to global CEO advisory firm Teneo. She is a board director of Uber, American Express, ExxonMobil, and Nestlé, and the chairman of VEON. She will join the board of Diageo in April 2018. U.S. President Barack Obama appointed her to help lead the White House national program on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) from 2009-2016, and she served as chair of the President’s Export Council from 2015-2016 after service as vice chair 2010-2015.She also provides leadership counsel to several other community and non-profit organizations, including the Ford Foundation, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Corporation, Cornell Tech Board of Overseers, the New York City Ballet, and the Mayo Clinic. Burns is a member of the National Academy of Engineers and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Burns holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Polytechnic Institute of New York University.
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- Software, SaaS, Events
- Series A, Pre-Seed
- India, United States, United Kingdom
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- CleanCo — Why Clean? A more positive approach to non-alcoholic drinks. It makes it easier to order at the bar and more sense for people who drink less, or not at all as part of a cleaner lifestyle.
- Goodera — Engage employees for social impact with Goodera. We curate, plan, and manage engaging volunteering programs for 10M+ employees.
- Rapport — The smart solution for building superhuman teams. Rapport distills decades of research on high performing teams down to a few smart, simple steps that integrate seamlessly into your workflow.
Binny Bansal is an Indian software engineer and Internet entrepreneur. In 2007 he co-founded the e-commerce platform Flipkart with Sachin Bansal (not related) and was serving as the Chief Operating Officer until 11 January 2016 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer. In January 2017 he was promoted to Group CEO of Flipkart. Binny is fromChandigarh and graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
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- Software, Internet, E-Commerce
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- India, United States, Singapore
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- Curefoods — Curefoods democratizes access to food on a sustainable basis. They focus on operations management for cloud kitchens and the online food ordering market.
- BorderPlus — BorderPlus supports nurses in building careers abroad, including Germany, through structured pathways, preparation, and long-term professional support.
- Equal Identity — Equal Identity operates as an ID-sharing platform.
PVRAP primarily operates as an angel syndicate.
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- Big Data, Software, Non Profit
- Pre-Seed
- India
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- DaanVeda — Experience the power of AI-driven prospecting, outreach, and analysis for NGOs. Streamline your fundraising with Daanveda.
Khawar Nabi Shah
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- Big Data, Software, Non Profit
- Pre-Seed
- India
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- DaanVeda — Experience the power of AI-driven prospecting, outreach, and analysis for NGOs. Streamline your fundraising with Daanveda.
Nitish Mittersain is CEO & Founder of Nazara - a leading mobile games developer and publisher focused on the large mobile consumer base in India and emerging markets including the Middle East and Africa. In addition to developing a range of branded and original mobile games, Nazara operates unique services such as "Games Club" andalso serves as an exclusive distributor for key game developers such as Electronic Arts. Its customers include mobile carriers as well as handset manufacturers. Nazara also owns "Playcaso" - an iOs and Android developer/publisher brand, "nzLabs" - a work-for-hire apps studio & "gCity" - a social gaming platform.Nitish is also served as the Chairman of the Mobile Value Added Services Committee of the Indian Merchants Chambers - India's oldest business organization and has been widely recognized in the media for his contributions to the gaming and mobile vas industries in India
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- Internet, Financial Services, Blockchain
- Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- India, Singapore, United States
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- beGalileo — Learn Math Online with Leading Mathematical Thinking Program. 1-on-1 Online Math Classes for Kids aged 3 to 14 years to improve Math Skills with beGalileo Math Learning Programs.
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Lead Angels is a platform for investing in professionally researched Indian startups and mentored for maximum value creation
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- E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Information Technology
- Seed, Funding Round, Angel
- India, United States
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- DOQFY — Doqfy offers online legal documentation , view encumbrance certificate,download,how to get encumbrance certificate & you require e-stamp paper with important documents.
- Samaaro — Award-winning end-to-end event management software solution that empowers global brands to manage and execute their events seamlessly.
- A Toddler Thing — A Toddler Thing is your one stop shop for all your baby essentials - 100% Certified and US Tested Brand . Our products comprises of Cloth Diapers, jablas, nappies, swaddles, blankets , baby bedding , towels, rompers, bodysuits, baby dresses, caps, mittens and booties
Mohammed Sulaiman
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- Big Data, Software, Non Profit
- Pre-Seed
- India
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- DaanVeda — Experience the power of AI-driven prospecting, outreach, and analysis for NGOs. Streamline your fundraising with Daanveda.
Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations.
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- Software, Information Technology, Enterprise Software
- Series C, Funding Round, Series B
- United States, Israel, United Kingdom
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- Enverv — EnVerv is a fabless semiconductor company in the United States with Headquarters in San Jose, California and offices in San Diego and China. Their PLC solutions enable high performance communications via Low-Voltage (LV) and Medium-Voltage (MV) power lines with the goal of providing efficient and effective communications means for Advanced MeteringInfrastructure (AMI) as well as other power line-based smart control and monitoring applications.
- MOWO Fleet — Building a tech-enabled women drivers' fleet for last mile commute and delivery services
- Green Grahi — Green Grahi transforms food waste into useable protein, fats, and oils to create a more sustainable world.
Mehzabin Kaitha
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- Big Data, Software, Non Profit
- Pre-Seed
- India
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- DaanVeda — Experience the power of AI-driven prospecting, outreach, and analysis for NGOs. Streamline your fundraising with Daanveda.
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- Health Care, Food and Beverage, Information Technology
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Funding Round
- India, United States
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- Khyaal — Khyaal is an app-based digital platform built for senior citizens that enables secure payments, participation in free online events & shopping with great offers.
- Basis — Basis is a financial services app designed for Indian women. Get 1:1 consultation, join communities & more. Join 1L+ women. Sign up Basis Now for Free
- The ePlane Company — The E-Plane Company (TEC) was started at the world's largest combustion center at IIT Madras in April 2016 by Professor Satya Chakravarthy to transform the mobility landscape. Currently, we build drones for industrial applications
Brahma Tank is a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in various sectors, including artificial intelligence, information technology, telecom, cellular wireless, e-commerce, multimedia, hospitality, and real estate.
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- Wellness, Child Care, Health Care
- Pre-Seed
- India
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- CureAble — Find top therapy for special kids & slow learners in Delhi-NCR at CureAble. Engage with expert guidance to empower your child's potential with a special educator at home.
Saffura Lone
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- Big Data, Software, Non Profit
- Pre-Seed
- India
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- DaanVeda — Experience the power of AI-driven prospecting, outreach, and analysis for NGOs. Streamline your fundraising with Daanveda.
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Nexus Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that helps founders build product-focused companies. The firm actively partners with founders at inception, seed, or series-A stages and stays involved throughout the company's growth. With $2.6 billion in capital, Nexus invests mainly in enterprise software in the US and digitally-drivenbusinesses in India.
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Zango
— Zango is an AI-powered compliance automation platform designed to help financial services firms manage regulatory change across multiple regions, including the UK and EU. Leveraging cutting-edge AI, the platform performs real-time horizon scanning, automated gap analysis, and human validation to ensure accuracy and maintain security andtransparency. Backed by industry-leading investors, it empowers compliance teams to dramatically accelerate processes and reduce manual oversight.
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Intello Labs
— Streamline your fresh produce supply chain and the processes faster using the sharpness of AI and precision of computer vision
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Newton School
— Earn 5-40 Lakh per annum salary in top-notch companies in India. Pay After Placement with Newton School. No charges if you won't get placed.
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