Koo was an Indian social media platform and microblogging site that was shut down in July 2023

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Mayank Bidawatka has embarked on a new journey with his latest startup, Billion Hearts Software Technologies

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As per the company, Billion Hearts will create digital consumer products for a global market

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Billion Hearts has also raised $250,000 (or about Rs 2.09 crore) in an angel funding round

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It was led by co-founders of redBus, Ola, Myntra, InMobi, MoEngage, Jaypore, Udhyam and Healthi, and other investors.

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Mayank Bidawatka shares announcement on LinkedIn about his new venture

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According to Bidawatka, the startup will be launched in a few months and is currently operating in stealth mode.

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Billion hearts is developing a consumer-facing application, which is expected to enter beta testing by late 2024 or early 2025.

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We've just got started on a very interesting journey of building simple digital products for the world, says the founder

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