Ahmedabad: In a significant boost to India’s social tech innovation landscape, Currently, the country’s first real-time social networking app, has raised $1 million in funding in a round led by Aarvi Family Office LLP, with participation from LJ Knowledge Foundation, Dhruv Patel, Pratik Patel, Neerav Dad, Arpit Patel, and Priyank Parmar, along with other prominent angel investors and family offices from Ahmedabad.

Reimagining Social Connections in Real Time

Currently is a Made-in-India, real-time moment-sharing app designed to help people discover what others are doing right now — encouraging authentic interactions and local discovery. Unlike traditional social platforms dominated by filters, algorithms, and curated content, Currently celebrates spontaneity, authenticity, and community engagement, redefining what it means to connect online.

The app enables users to share their current moments, join real-time conversations, and engage in local activities — effectively bridging the digital and physical worlds through genuine social connection.

Funding to Drive Innovation and Expansion

The newly secured funding will be used to:

  • Introduce new real-time features that make sharing moments simpler and more engaging.

  • Improve app speed, stability, and personalisation through technological upgrades.

  • Expand engineering and design teams to deliver faster and more impactful updates.

  • Grow city-based communities and strengthen brand partnerships, connecting more people through in-person interactions.

Founder’s Vision: Bringing Back Authenticity to Social Media

Speaking about the funding, Mitesh Shethwala, Founder of Currently, said:

“This funding comes at a time when we are scaling our tech infrastructure and expanding our teams. Social media was supposed to make us more connected in real life — but today, it’s dominated by entertainment and ads. Currently brings back authenticity by showing what people are doing right now, not what algorithms decide. We’re not replacing anything; we’re rebuilding what social media was meant to be.”

His statement underscores the company’s mission to create a people-first digital experience, prioritising genuine connections over vanity metrics.

Investor Perspective: A Revolution in Real-Time Networking

Ravi Patel of Aarvi Family Office LLP expressed enthusiasm for partnering with the Currently team, stating:

“Currently represents a new category in social networking — one that blends authenticity, real-time presence, and genuine discovery. The team’s strong organic traction and minimal marketing spend show that users are ready for a social media revolution rooted in reality, not vanity.”

Bringing Communities Closer Through Technology

With innovative features such as Live Map, Authentic Status Sharing, and Business Check-ins, Currently aims to become India’s first real-time people network — a digital ecosystem that connects users through shared presence and activity rather than superficial content.

The app’s growing community base reflects a broader shift toward mindful digital engagement, where people use technology to reconnect with local communities and meaningful experiences.

About Currently

Currently is India’s first real-time social networking platform, designed to connect people through what they are doing right now. Built on principles of authenticity, spontaneity, and human connection, the app encourages real-time discovery and social interaction. By focusing on activities rather than appearances, Currently seeks to redefine the future of social media as a tool for genuine connection.