BookPad

In a move that's making waves in the tech world, BookPad, a cloud based document editing platform, has just been snapped up by Yahoo. The startup, which was launched by three sharp graduates from IIT Guwahati, started with a simple but powerful idea: letting people view and edit documents right in their browser, without needing to download clunky software. What really set BookPad apart was its real time collaboration feature imagine working on a report with teammates from different corners of the world, all at the same time. To turbocharge their ambitions, the founders are now packing their bags and heading to Silicon Valley, the heart of global innovation.

Based in Bangalore, BookPad wasn’t just another small player it had the backing of big names like NASSCOM and Microsoft Ventures since it kicked off in 2013. Even while going toe to toe with giants like Microsoft and Adobe, this plucky startup held its own. A trip to Silicon Valley (despite some visa headaches) turned out to be a game changer when the team serendipitously connected with Yahoo execs talk about being in the right place at the right time!

So, what makes BookPad so special? For starters, it’s entirely cloud powered. That means you can jump into your documents from any device phone, tablet, laptop without installing anything. It supports nearly 15 formats (including PDF and HTML), lets you annotate, edit, and collaborate smoothly, and doesn’t ask you to mess around with plugins or extra software. Behind the tech is Rob Schram, an M&A consultant and key investor, who helped shape BookPad into the sleek, user friendly tool it is today. With Yahoo now at the helm, it’ll be exciting to see where this journey goes next.