When Sridhar Iyer graduated from Kongu College three years ago, he probably would not have dreamt that his idea would draw the attention of members of the Coimbatore chapter of Native Angel Network (NAN), a region-focussed angel investment forum.

But, as luck would have it, Sridhar’s venture “Mechanic App” became the first start-up to be funded by the regional investors. The 25-year old said that the app helps connect car and two-wheeler mechanics with customers on the one hand and auto component vendors on the other.

He has on date connected with over 600 mechanics in Erode District. He is looking to widen the base and launch the app in Coimbatore as well.

With the app, customers will be able to locate the nearest mechanic, know his profile and even fix an appointment for servicing the vehicle.

Pension scheme

Besides getting mechanics under one umbrella, Iyer is also trying to provide a pension system for them. A corporate group is said to be guiding this youngster to develop the application.

Iyer has indicated that he will require funds to the tune of ₹22 lakh in the first phase of this venture.

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