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Sheroes acquires online career restart platform, Women Restart

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Women-oriented career platform Sheroes has acquired Bangalore-based online career restart platform, Women Restart, aimed at strengthening its presence in Bangalore.

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As part of the deal, Women Restart founder and CEO Sheetal Arora will join Sheroes as director of research and resources. “The aim is to strengthen women in their personal and professional pursuits. This acquisition will integrate with those efforts. Women Restart has been a strong community on the Sheroes app ever since we launched and having them onboard will bring deeper support via the platform,” said Sheroes founder Sairee Chahal.

Founded in 2015, Women Restart helps women restart and progress in their career after a break. It offers job readiness assessment and skill development training in addition to connecting them with potential employers.

"This integration will allow us to leverage their vast network and reach out to a broader section of women seeking growth. We look forward to working under the Sheroes aegis and make a bigger impact,” said Sheetal Arora Founder of Women Restart.

Sairee Chahal founded Sheroes in January 2014 as a job portal dedicated exclusively to women job seekers. The startup offers a diverse range of engagement formats for women including corporate jobs, partner programs, work from home, part-time work, freelancing and internship programs. The company also runs a career support helpline via phone and an app.

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