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Landlord in Bengaluru invests $10,000 in tenant’s startup, people react

“Woah how cool is this,” wrote a Twitter user while reacting to a post about how a landlord in Bengaluru invested $10,000 in a tenant’s startup.

Published on: Jun 3, 2023, 12:48:53 IST
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A story of how a landlord in Bengaluru invested in their tenant’s startup has left people pleasantly surprised. Pawan Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of a matrimony app Betterhalf, shared the story on Twitter.

What are your thoughts on this wholesome incident? (Representational image). (Unsplash/@Marvin Meyer)
What are your thoughts on this wholesome incident? (Representational image). (Unsplash/@Marvin Meyer)

“In a tough business landscape, I found an unexpected investor in my landlord. He recently invested $10K in my startup @betterhalfai. Truly amazed by the entrepreneurial spirit everyone in Bangalore shows. Silicon Valley of India for a reason,” he wrote and also shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation with his landlord.

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The conversation shows how the landlord wrote, “I’m investing in you, honestly.” Also, they wished Gupta good luck for his venture. “All the best and hope you reach the greatest of heights.”

Take a look at the post:

The post was shared on June 2. Since being shared, it has accumulated close to 3,700 views. The tweet has also gained over 200 likes. Many shared different reactions to the tweet.

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Here’s how Twitter users reacted:

“Is that actually in $ ?? That's great funding. Best wishes,” asked a Twitter user. To which, Gupta replied, “Yes - that’s correct. Bangalore surprises you.” Another person added, “Woah how cool is this.” A third joined, “This is such great news!” A fourth wrote, “Wow”.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More