www.dsnglobal.com

Business Description:Founded in 2007, DSN is backed by a strong management team including two Wharton graduates. Digital Signage Networks is India's leading out-of-home digital media company pioneering the new age concept of interactive plasma screens in public areas like cafes, malls and retail stores.

DSN has placed its interactive plasma screens in the premium retail destinations of India and is leveraging cutting edge technology to provide advertisers a first-of-its-kind solution to reach targeted audiences.

DSN targets 100 million consumers monthly in India's premier consumption spaces. DSN is backed by Sequoia Capital and Sam Balsara of Madison Communications.

Industry:Media/ Entertainment

Founded in:2006

Source of idea:Built hobby into a business

Significant Competitors:OOH Media, Live Media

Company Details :

Company Name:Digital Signage Networks India

HeadQuarters:Mumbai

Stage of the company:Several customers or locations

No of Employees (2006):0-5

No of Employees (2007):51-100

Office Locations(2006):2-5

Office Locations(2007):over 30

No of companies promoted:No

Profits (2006):

Profits (2007):

>Partnerships:DSN has built an unparalleled distribution network by partnering with India's leading brands, including Caf?offee Day, McDonald's, Lifestyle, Western Railways, Jet Airways, Vishal Megamart, Jumbo King.

Initial Funding:Personal savings

Addl Funding:Venture capital

Institutitional Capital:Yes

Revneue Model:Advertising Sales revenue

Awards & honors:Entrepreneurship Summit Speaker at IIT

Promoters Details :

Promoters Name(s):Gaurang Shah

Age:26

HomeTown:Mumbai

Education:Bachelors The Universty of Pennsylvania's Wharton School

No of companies promoted:No

Family Background:Business

Job:Business Associate at McKinsey & Company

Ex-Job Description:Operational and management issues

Favorite Book/Movie:Atlas Shrugged