Connester
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Type of site | Business networking platform |
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| Available in | English, Hindi |
| Founded | May 22, 2025 |
| Headquarters | Angamoozhy, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Connester SB Global Tech Private Limited |
| Founder | Subeesh Bose |
| Key people | Subeesh Bose (CEO) |
| Industry | |
| URL | connester |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Current status | Online |
Connester (/kəˈnɛstər/; ⓘ) is a business networking platform operated by Connester SB Global Tech Private Limited, an Indian company. The platform integrates professional profiles, service listings, job posts, freelance bookings, marketplace listings, and business pages into a unified interface.[1]
History
[edit]Subeesh Bose founded Connester in Angamoozhy, a village in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. According to media sources, Subeesh Bose created the platform to address the digital visibility difficulties that skilled workers, freelancers, and small enterprises face outside of big cities. The goal was to combine many internet functions-networking, job search, freelancing discovery, and product/service visibility-into a single platform.[1][2]
Connester SB Global Tech Private Limited was established in May 2025. The company was later certified as a startup by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). The company was also officially recognized as a startup by India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in July 2025. Certificate No. DIPP212512 was awarded under the Startup India program, validating its status as a recognized startup in the "Social Network" market.[3][4]
Features
[edit]Networking and profiles
[edit]Users can set up professional profiles, share updates, and interact with other people or organisations. The coverage mentions workers in several different local service and professional categories.[1]
Marketplace
[edit]It provides a marketplace for users to post their products and services. The listings stay on the site, and interested buyers communicate with the seller through internal messaging. From what we've read, Connester does not take commissions for marketplace presence, which is highly unusual compared to other mainstream e-commerce websites.[1]
Marketplace is said to be beneficial for small sellers, local service providers, and self-employed individuals who would like an online presence without having to manage their own digital storefronts.[5][6]
Freelance module
[edit]The freelance section on Connester is where gig workers and other independent service providers list their services and get inquiries. The coverage mentions its use by workers across a range of local service and professional categories.[7]
Jobs and hiring
[edit]Employers can post job vacancies on the platform, and prospects can apply from there. According to media sources, the job module forms part of a wider cross-functional platform and is not a standalone job portal.[1]
Business pages and events
[edit]Businesses and organizations can create pages to feature their services, hours of operation, contact information, etc. The portal also has options through which workshops, community gatherings, and other events can be promoted.[1]
Partnerships
[edit]PayU will be utilised as a payment gateway for platform service transactions by Connester in 2025.[8]
Media coverage
[edit]Connester has been noticed in many Indian internet sites. Outlook India spoke of its multi-functional approach and its roots in Kerala.
Mid-Day covered Connester’s growing role in creating new opportunities for India’s workforce, especially for small sellers and independent service providers.
APN News called Connester a "silent startup" ready to expand in India's digital sector.[9]
The Blunt Times reported on the acceptance of the freelance module by independent workers and local service suppliers.[7]
MyNation featured the commission-free marketplace approach of the platform towards products and services.[5]
Hindustan Metro reported on the company's official recognition by the Kerala Startup Mission.[3]
Asianet News acknowledged the DPIIT recognition of Connester as part of Startup India and also their upcoming platform upgrades.[10]
ED Times published a story about Connester's growth and its origin from Angamoozhy.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "How Subeesh Bose Is Building Connester Into India's Most Ambitious All-In-One Business Networking Platform". Outlook India. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ a b "The Inspiring Story of Connester: How a Unique Vision from Angamoozhy Is Shaping a Global Digital Ecosystem". ED Times. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Connester Gains Official Recognition from Kerala Startup Mission". Hindustan Metro. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ "CONNESTER SB GLOBAL TECH PRIVATE LIMITED – Kerala Startup Mission". Kernel Platform – Kerala Startup Mission. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Connester Marketplace Redefines Digital Product and Service Discovery". MyNation. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ "Connester: The Unified Networking Platform Creating New Opportunities for India's Workforce". Mid-Day. 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Connester Freelance Feature Empowers Local Workforce Across India". The Blunt Times. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ "Connester Integrates PayU as Official Payment Gateway to Strengthen Secure Digital Transactions". First India. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ "Connester: APN News called Connester a "silent startup" ready to expand in India's digital sector". APN News. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ "Something Big Is Coming from Kerala! DPIIT-Recognized Startup Connester Set to Disrupt the Digital Space". Asianet Newsable. 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.