Former Google, Flipkart executive Peeyush Ranjan joins Mukesh Bansal’s Meraki Labs as partner
Ranjan, who was most recently general manager and VP of engineering at Google, brings nearly three decades of experience in building and scaling technology products
Prosus sees ‘very good’ returns on $8.6-billion India investment, upbeat on Swiggy, Rapido: CEO Fabricio Bloisi
The Dutch firm is among the largest foreign investors in India, with companies such as BlueStone, Swiggy, Meesho, PayU, Urban Company, PharmEasy, and Eruditus in its portfolio
Nazara subsidiary Absolute Sports buys ITR Wrestling, TJR Wrestling to expand combat sports footprint
The acquisition will also expand Sportskeeda parent's presence in the United States, which has the world's largest pro-wrestling fanbase
Nazara Publishing launches FAU-G: Domination, a made-in-India shooter game
FAU-G: Domination is banking on its India-first focus, which emphasises local culture and themes, to attract more consumers to its game amid intense competition in the shooting genre.
Amitabh Bachchan joins Amish Tripathi, Nouredine Abboud's Tara Gaming studio as co-founder
The gaming studio unveiled the first trailer of 'The Age of Bhaarat', its flagship AAA action-adventure game franchise on PC and consoles set, which reimagines ancient India
WinZO's FY24 revenue jumps 70% to Rs 1,055 crore; profit up 151% to Rs 315 crore
WinZO is benefiting from a significant expansion of its user base, which has now grown to 250 million users, bolstered by its global expansion efforts.
JetSynthesys launches JetAlive to tap into India's growing live experiences industry
JetAlive will curate a diverse slate of immersive, live-first experiences that include cultural festivals and edutainment platforms to tech-driven showcases and flagship gatherings
Krafton selects six startups for the second cohort of its India-focused gaming incubator
Krafton has roped in partners such as AccelByte, AppMagic, Liftoff's GameRefinery, and AWS to help startups boost their tech capabilities.
Pocket FM parent firm’s revenue jumps 68% to Rs 1,768 crore in FY25
Pocket Entertainment's FY25 growth was driven by strong momentum across India, the US, and Europe markets, along with an expanded content catalogue and improved monetisation
JetSynthesys secures investment from Krafton, others for global expansion
JetSynthesys plans to replicate its India playbook in markets such as Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Southeast Asia.
Eloelo bags $13.5 million funding led by Play Ventures, to expand into new markets
Eloelo has 1.5 million paying users and is now touching an annual revenue run rate of $23 million. It aims to reach $60 million by the end of this year
‘We are the confidence stack of India': Stage’s Vinay Singhal on reviving regional cultures through OTT
Stage co-founder Vinay Singhal said they produce 50 original movies in Haryanvi, Rajasthani, and Bhojpuri every year, which is almost half of the entire regional industry in India.
Pratilipi raises $20 million led by Jungle Ventures to expand into US, new formats
Pratilipi launched its core online literature product in the United States a few days ago. The startup plans to expand to new formats such as animation and vertical drama shows.
Lumikai's founding GP Justin Keeling departs gaming VC firm after 5 years
Salone Sehgal, Lumikai's founding general partner, will continue to lead the early-stage gaming and interactive media firm's efforts in the future.
Dream11 parent joins the 'ghar waapsi' movement, moves domicile back to India
Dream Sports will be joining a slew of internet firms who have moved their domicile back to India such as PhonePe, Zepto, and Groww.
After NCLAT ruling, startup founders urge proactive regulation against 'dominant digital gatekeepers'
On March 28, NCLAT upheld key aspects of the CCI's antitrust order against Google's Play Store policies but set aside some directions and cut the penalty from Rs 936.44 crore to Rs 216.69 crore.
Dailyhunt parent VerSe Innovation halves EBITDA loss to Rs 710 crore in FY24
VerSe Innovation aims to achieve over 75% revenue growth in FY25, driven by its AI-first products and platforms. The company is targeting break-even in the second half of 2025
Stage raises $12.5 million funding led by Goodwater Capital, Blume Ventures
Regional streaming service Stage has around 4.4 million paying households and an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of Rs 180 crore.
Qila Games raises $1 million funding from Chimera VC, others
Qila Games aims to bridge the gap between casual and midcore games by building socially engaging experiences tailored for Indian players.
PhonePe's Indus Appstore partners Xiaomi India to bolster its homegrown Google Play challenger
Xiaomi will pre-install Indus Appstore on devices sold in India and also replace its app marketplace GetApps on existing devices
Felicity Games bags $3 million seed funding led by 3one4 Capital
Felicity Games plans to use the funds raised to expand its publishing infrastructure and deepen its relationships with Indian game studios.
Nazara Technologies backs short drama video app ReelSaga
Nazara stated that the ReelSaga app will feature hundreds of vertically shot video series serialised into several one to two minute long episodes
Gaming player OneVerse partners with online poker platform Poker Dangal, expanding access for users
Players across the OneVerse gaming platform will have access to Poker Dangal, which lets users participate in free and paid online poker tournaments.
Game publishing house 1312 Interactive bags funding from Nodwin Gaming co-founders, others
1312 Interactive plans to release 6–8 titles annually. The company has already announced three titles scheduled for launch in 2025.
Technicolor Games acquired by language services provider TransPerfect
TransPerfect will bring back all Technicolor Games India employees to its Bengaluru office, the company's largest facility, to ensure continuity of business for all clients
