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IBC2023 ACCESS and NetRange revolutionise media services deployment
Mumbai: ACCESS Europe GmbH and NetRange GmbH announce that they will be demonstrating their video technology and content solutions for video operators and TV manufacturers at IBC2023 (Hall 1. D61, RAI Amsterdam, 15-18 September 2023.). The demo highlights are:
The first public demonstration of ACCESS Twine for TV Operators, the content aggregation and revenue-generating platform that uniquely caters for all connected set-top boxes (STBs) such as AOSP, RDK and Linux, however powerful.
NetRange is a one-stop shop for globally licensed content that provides smart TV OEMs and ODMs with the ultimate in Smart TV experiences.
How ACCESS helps bring the power of generative AI to the consumer experience on TVs, cars and other devices on a global basis.
Discussing the company’s presence at IBC, ACCESS Europe’s CEO, Masahiro Aono, said: “The combination of ACCESS Twine for TV Operators and NetRange Smart TV Portals and App Stores provides TV operators, broadcasters and device manufacturers with a one-stop shop that unlocks the revenue-generating opportunities of advanced video services from apps to FAST and AVOD, and at the same time keeps consumers engaged with your platform.”
On-booth demos will include:
ACCESS Twine4TV Operators (T4TO) enables providers to continually update their customer offering realise new revenue streams and increase ARPU by quickly expanding their portfolio of services. The CMS enables operators to manage, package and aggregate metadata, with the provision of apps and services through a unified API. The twine standard client (TSC) enables service providers to quickly realise their own UI/UX to access the integrated services, as well as expand to operator or region-specific content and applications. T4TO can include licensed content including, AAA gaming, music, karaoke and podcasts, and video, including FAST and AVOD channels.
NetRange Smart TV Portals and App Stores provide the most straightforward route for content creators, TV manufacturers, media, and entertainment distributors to ride the connected and Smart TV wave. NetRange provides portal and ecosystem solutions to CE device manufacturers, infrastructure providers (satellite, cable, and telecommunications), OEMs/ODMs, retailers, and content brands. NetRange unceasingly expands its worldwide content portfolio with high-value local providers, especially in emerging markets. The portal is continuously developed and enhanced to help its device and content partners deliver to consumers. NetRange portals and ecosystems can be operated as global solutions or designed for specific countries, to drive a key business strategy of providing content to an often-underserved region: This combination of global content with leading local content is a key focus for NetRange’s Smart TV portfolio.
Masahiro Aono concluded: “By providing the media & entertainment industry with a powerful and fast-to-deploy route to advanced video, audio and gaming services, including the ability to harness exciting new AI features to enhance the customer experience, visitors to IBC will see how ACCESS and NetRange ensure that TV operators and vendors deploy services, continuously update their portfolios and generate additional revenue in today’s challenging economic environment.”
Note to editors: If you would like to meet ACCESS and NetRange at IBC (Hall 1. D61, RAI Amsterdam, 15-18 September 2023), please contact Platform, at access@platformcomms.com
Brands
Pre-seed funding fuels nailinit, India’s new-age nail care brand
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund backs Gen Z-focused beauty startup
MUMBAI: nailinit, a community-first nail care startup targeting Gen Z and millennials, has raised Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed round led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund and Marsshot VC, alongside a clutch of consumer, technology and operator angels.
Backed by entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund is betting on nailinit’s attempt to give India’s nail care aisle a long overdue makeover. The fresh capital will be used to deepen distribution across quick commerce and D2C channels, build its community engine, and accelerate product innovation in a category that is high frequency but still light on strong brands.
Founded by Tanishq Ambegaokar and Shubham Singhal, nailinit is positioning itself at the crossroads of beauty, self-expression and culture. The brand wants nails to be more than a finishing touch. It sees them as a canvas for identity, content and commerce.
“At nailinit, we are building for a generation that sees beauty as self-expression, not just routine,” said Ambegaokar. “The nail category in India has largely been underserved by strong brands. This capital allows us to invest in product depth, community and distribution in a thoughtful and long-term way.”
Singhal added that while the brand’s tone may be playful, its operating focus is sharp. “This round strengthens our supply chain, expands our digital footprint and enables disciplined execution as we scale.”
The funding round drew notable angels including Shashank Kumar of Razorpay, Arjit Johri of Marsshot VC, Yash Jain, formerly of NimbusPost, Karan Jindal of Meta, Jivraj Singh Sachar of ISV Capital, Nishank Jain of Accel, Yashvardhan Kanoi, Ashwarya Garg of HYPD, Venus Dhuria of Phot.AI and Amishi Parasrampuria of The Whole Truth.
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund fund manager Gauri Kuchhal, believes the opportunity lies in shifting habits. “Nail care remains underpenetrated in India, with consumers relying on time-intensive salon visits. As convenience and self-expression gain ground, press-on nails can unlock more frequent and experimental usage. Nailinit is well-placed to expand beyond press-ons into adjacent categories.”
The brand is currently the only nail care player in India blending product-led retail with a dedicated kiosk at Jio World Drive in Bandra, where customers can walk in for services while discovering the range. It has also built early traction across quick commerce platforms such as Zepto and Blinkit, with a launch on Instamart in the pipeline, and is available on Amazon, strengthening its omnichannel presence.
In a space long dominated by salon chairs and scattered labels, nailinit is attempting to file, shape and polish the category into something sharper. With fresh funding in hand, the startup is setting out to prove that in beauty, small details can make a bold statement.
