Lokal is a vernacular hyperlocal social media and classifieds platform designed for India's non-English-speaking population. Founded in 2018 and backed by investors like Y Combinator and 3one4 Capital, the app provides users with real-time local news, verified job listings, agricultural advice, matrimonial services, and daily digital classifieds in multiple Indian languages. Utilizing a vast network of local reporters and community members, Lokal aims to empower rural and Tier-2/Tier-3 communities by providing an accessible, multi-product digital ecosystem tailored to their daily lives and native languages.
