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The Karnataka edition · 2026

Gamingcompanies in Karnataka

Mobile games, PC & console games, esports, gaming tech, blockchain & NFT games and more: the companies building gaming in Karnataka, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

252 company profiles60 with reported revenue51 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition
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Recent gaming business events in Karnataka

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 360 gaming companies in Karnataka, last 24 months: 6 funding rounds · 2 M&A deals. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

FundingPre-Series A

Lightfury games

LightFury Games, a AAA-focused game-tech studio, has raised $11 million (approx. ₹103 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, and Times Internet,…

Investors Blume ventures, V3 ventures, Mixi, Times internet
Gaming / Game-Tech
FundingSeed

Spill Games

Mobile gaming startup Spill Games has raised $3.1 Mn (around ₹28 Cr) in its seed funding round co-led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital, along with participation from existing…

Casual and puzzle gaming
FundingPre-seed

Qila Games

Hybridcasual gaming startup Qila Games has raised $1 million in its pre‑seed funding round led by Chimera VC.

Investors Chimera VC
Gaming
Funding

Felicity games

mobile game publisher Felicity Games.

Mobile gaming
Funding

Xigma Games

In November 2023, gaming major Nazara Technologies and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s WTFund jointly invested ₹2 Cr in two gaming startups—Norian Games and Xigma Games.

Investors Nazara technologies, WTFund
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Mobile premier league acquires Cloudfeather games

Mobile Premier League (MPL) said Tuesday it has acquired a significant stake in gaming technology innovation company CloudFeather Games.

Gaming technology
FundingFollow-on

Deftouch

Deftouch has raised an undisclosed amount in its latest follow-on round. The round was co-led by KRAFTON India, T-Accelerate Capital, and existing investor Lumikai. It also saw…

Investors Krafton India, T-Accelerate Capital, Lumikai, Play ventures
Gaming (mobile games)
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Redwood acquires Loco

Redwood, a newly formed investment firm, has signed a $65 million deal with Loco, an investment that also gives full exit to all existing Loco backers.

Gaming / Live Streaming

Gaming companies in Karnataka, by revenue

Browse gaming companies in Karnataka by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 60 gaming companies in Karnataka that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 50

Operator of an online platform providing real money skill-based gaming

Esports
US$166.72mFY 2024-25
Not reported
618-26% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Developer of online games for mobile devices and social platforms

Mobile gaming
₹622.37 crFY 2024-25
+28%2024–2025
359+45% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
6postings · last posted Aug 2026

Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

Social platforms
₹578.29 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
14-11% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
26 yr2000
1postings · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of all in one solutions for all app growth and app monetization requirement

Gaming tech
₹80.14 crFY 2024-25
-15%2024–2025
91-44% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
13 yr2013
2postings · last posted Jul 2026

Developer of social applications facilitating interactive contests, audio experiences, and connections

Mobile gaming
₹33.71 crFY 2024-25
+834%2024–2025
55+0% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Developer of casual mobile games

Esports
₹28.29 crFY 2023-24
+112%2023–2024
60-10% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

It develops and publishes mobile games

Mobile gaming
₹24.30 crFY 2024-25
+63%2024–2025
—Not available
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Developer of hybrid casual games for online and mobile platforms

Mobile gaming
₹15.17 crFY 2024-25
-7%2024–2025
45-11% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

VR enabled cricket simulator

Gaming tech
₹14.01 crFY 2022-23
-56%2022–2023
24-14% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of mobile games with focus on cooking and restaurant themes

Mobile gaming
₹13.28 crFY 2024-25
-29%2024–2025
69-31% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
18 yr2008
2postings · last posted Sep 2026

Developer of free-to-play mobile shooter games with artistic and technical roles

Mobile gaming
₹11.65 crFY 2024-25
+25%2024–2025
145+23% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Developer of mobile-based metaphysical cricket game

Gaming tech
₹10.15 crFY 2024-25
+245%2024–2025
38LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

SaaS-based platform to manage online tournaments

Gaming tech
₹9.59 crFY 2024-25
-12%2024–2025
32-17% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering math learning reosurces

K-12 edtech
₹7.92 crFY 2024-25
+2%2024–2025
11-7% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Online retailer of digital goods including games, gift cards, and subscriptions

Gaming tech
₹5.43 crFY 2024-25
-16%2024–2025
75+36% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
4postings · last posted Aug 2026

Independent mobile game development studio

Mobile gaming
₹5.19 crFY 2024-25
+61%2024–2025
24+0% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Developer and publisher of casual mobile games utilizing AI technology for creative speed and scalable content generation.

Mobile gaming
₹4.12 crFY 2024-25
+1802%2024–2025
49LinkedIn · Jul 2026
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Developer of mobile-based casual games

Mobile gaming
₹3.11 crFY 2024-25
+4%2024–2025
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Developer of casual games

Mobile gaming
₹3.06 crFY 2024-25
+379%2024–2025
24LinkedIn · Jul 2026
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Game development studio for PC & mobile platform

Pc & console gaming
₹2.79 crFY 2024-25
-30%2024–2025
16LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of mobile-based casual video games

Mobile gaming
₹2.72 crFY 2024-25
+247%2024–2025
14recorded Apr 2024
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of platform enabling gaming community creation, interaction, and live-streaming

Communication apps
₹2.45 crFY 2024-25
-27%2024–2025
28-10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Oct 2025

Mobile gaming platform

Mobile gaming
₹2.14 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Mobile app gaming studio

Mobile gaming
₹2.23 crFY 2024-25
-32%2024–2025
11LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Video game developer focusing on core games

Pc & console gaming
₹1.55 crFY 2024-25
+56%2024–2025
17+8% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months
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Explore gaming companies in Karnataka by what you are looking for

Browse the top gaming companies in Karnataka, from mobile game developers and esports platforms to PC and console studios. Find gaming startups in Karnataka and gaming companies hiring in Karnataka.

8 ways to explore gaming in Karnataka

Mobile gaming & game development companiesPC & console game studiosEsports & online gaming platformsGaming technology, tools & engines companiesBlockchain, NFT & play-to-earn game companiesVR & immersive gaming companies

Mobile gaming & game development companies

Studios and platforms building casual and real-money mobile games.

  1. Gameberry Labs

    Developer of online games for mobile devices and social platforms

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  2. Tamasha

    Developer of social applications facilitating interactive contests, audio experiences, and connections

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  3. Fabzen

    Developer of casual mobile games

    Esports
    See in list
  4. DreamHQ

    It develops and publishes mobile games

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  5. 99Games

    Developer of mobile games with focus on cooking and restaurant themes

    Mobile gaming
    See in list

PC & console game studios

Studios developing and publishing PC and console games.

  1. Holy Cow Productions

    Game development studio for PC & mobile platform

    Pc & console gaming
    See in list
  2. Studio Sirah

    Video game developer focusing on core games

    Pc & console gaming
    See in list
  3. Longbow Games

    Game development company

    Pc & console gaming
    See in list
  4. Xigma Games

    Developer of games across multiple platforms with original and innovative ideas

    Pc & console gaming
    See in list
  5. Genius Crate

    Developer of casual games

    Pc & console gaming
    See in list
57 companies in Karnataka

Esports & online gaming platforms

Esports tournament, competitive gaming and online gaming platforms.

  1. MPL

    Operator of an online platform providing real money skill-based gaming

    Esports
    See in list
  2. Onmo

    Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Tamasha

    Developer of social applications facilitating interactive contests, audio experiences, and connections

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  4. Fabzen

    Developer of casual mobile games

    Esports
    See in list
  5. EsportsXO

    SaaS-based platform to manage online tournaments

    Gaming tech
    See in list

Gaming technology, tools & engines companies

Game engines, monetization tools, gaming hardware and gamer services.

  1. Onmo

    Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. GreedyGame Media

    Provider of all in one solutions for all app growth and app monetization requirement

    Gaming tech
    See in list
  3. HoloWorld

    Developer of SDK to build metaverse

    Virtual reality
    Website
  4. Turnip

    Provider of platform enabling gaming community creation, interaction, and live-streaming

    Communication apps
    See in list
  5. Terra

    Online gaming, socializing and learning metaverse based platform for kids

    Gaming tech
    See in list

Blockchain, NFT & play-to-earn game companies

Companies building NFT games and play-to-earn gaming platforms.

  1. HoloWorld

    Developer of SDK to build metaverse

    Virtual reality
    Website
  2. AltWorld

    Provider of social metaverse gaming platform to play multiple games

    Non fungible tokens
    See in list
  3. Bullieverse

    Online play-to-earn gaming platform

    Pc & console gaming
    Website
  4. One World Nation

    Provider of crypto-verse game for PC and console

    Blockchain infrastructure
    Website
  5. Doss.games

    Provider of no-code games development platform for designers

    Pc & console gaming
    Website

VR & immersive gaming companies

Companies working on VR games, arcades and immersive experiences.

  1. iB Cricket

    VR enabled cricket simulator

    Gaming tech
    See in list
  2. HoloWorld

    Developer of SDK to build metaverse

    Virtual reality
    Website
  3. Ploud

    Developing a platform at the intersection of VR, AI and deep learning.

    Virtual reality
    Website
  4. halucinate

    Developer of VR arcades

    Virtual reality
    Website
  5. Doss.games

    Provider of no-code games development platform for designers

    Pc & console gaming
    Website

Gaming startups in Karnataka

Recently founded gaming companies in Karnataka.

  1. Metashot

    Developer of mobile-based metaphysical cricket game

    Gaming tech
    See in list
  2. Driffle

    Online retailer of digital goods including games, gift cards, and subscriptions

    Gaming tech
    See in list
  3. Felicity Games

    Developer and publisher of casual mobile games utilizing AI technology for creative speed and scalable content generation.

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  4. Brightpoint Studios

    Developer of casual games

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  5. QuriousBit

    Game development studio

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
98 companies in Karnataka

Gaming companies hiring in Karnataka

Gaming companies in Karnataka with open jobs right now.

  1. MPL

    Operator of an online platform providing real money skill-based gaming

    Esports
    See in list
  2. Gameberry Labs

    Developer of online games for mobile devices and social platforms

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  3. Onmo

    Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. GreedyGame Media

    Provider of all in one solutions for all app growth and app monetization requirement

    Gaming tech
    See in list
  5. Tamasha

    Developer of social applications facilitating interactive contests, audio experiences, and connections

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
19 companies in Karnataka
Mobile reach

Top 10 gaming apps from Karnataka

The most-installed Android apps published by gaming companies headquartered in Karnataka — 472.9M installs between them. 62 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Parchisi STAR Online

by Gameberry Labs

Installs163.2M
Rating4.683.3M ratings
Installs, year on year+11%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
Parchisi STAR Online screenshot 1Parchisi STAR Online screenshot 2Parchisi STAR Online screenshot 3Parchisi STAR Online screenshot 4Parchisi STAR Online screenshot 5Parchisi STAR Online screenshot 6
3

Food Truck Chef™ Cooking Games

by NUKEBOX Studios

Installs37.3M
Rating4.28285K ratings
Installs, year on year+5%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
Food Truck Chef™ Cooking Games screenshot 1Food Truck Chef™ Cooking Games screenshot 2Food Truck Chef™ Cooking Games screenshot 3Food Truck Chef™ Cooking Games screenshot 4Food Truck Chef™ Cooking Games screenshot 5Food Truck Chef™ Cooking Games screenshot 6
4

Photo Editor & Collage Maker

by OutThinking

Installs31.4M
Rating4.29131K ratings
Installs, year on year+1%
Last updatedMar 2026
View on Google Play ↗
Photo Editor & Collage Maker screenshot 1Photo Editor & Collage Maker screenshot 2Photo Editor & Collage Maker screenshot 3Photo Editor & Collage Maker screenshot 4Photo Editor & Collage Maker screenshot 5Photo Editor & Collage Maker screenshot 6
5

Roulette Royale - Grand Casino

by Mywavia Studios

Installs25.9M
Rating4.48279K ratings
Installs, year on year+2%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
Roulette Royale - Grand Casino screenshot 1Roulette Royale - Grand Casino screenshot 2
6

Turnip - Talk to friends

by Turnip

Installs16.1M
Rating3.0866K ratings
Last updatedJan 2026
View on Google Play ↗
Turnip - Talk to friends screenshot 1Turnip - Talk to friends screenshot 2Turnip - Talk to friends screenshot 3Turnip - Talk to friends screenshot 4
7

2026 Calendar

by Anivale

Installs14.7M
Rating4.74102K ratings
Installs, year on year+37%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
2026 Calendar screenshot 12026 Calendar screenshot 22026 Calendar screenshot 32026 Calendar screenshot 42026 Calendar screenshot 52026 Calendar screenshot 6
8

Unblock Wood Block Puzzle

by Hashcube

Installs12.5M
Rating4.4974K ratings
Installs, year on year+6%
Last updatedJul 2025
View on Google Play ↗
Unblock Wood Block Puzzle screenshot 1Unblock Wood Block Puzzle screenshot 2Unblock Wood Block Puzzle screenshot 3Unblock Wood Block Puzzle screenshot 4Unblock Wood Block Puzzle screenshot 5Unblock Wood Block Puzzle screenshot 6
9

Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking

by 99Games

Installs9.6M
Rating4.49225K ratings
Last updatedJan 2026
View on Google Play ↗
Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking screenshot 1Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking screenshot 2Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking screenshot 3Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking screenshot 4Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking screenshot 5Star Chef™: Restaurant Cooking screenshot 6
10

Card Party! Friend Family Game

by Bombay Play

Installs7.0M
Rating4.4976K ratings
Installs, year on year+10%
Last updatedJun 2024
View on Google Play ↗
Card Party! Friend Family Game screenshot 1Card Party! Friend Family Game screenshot 2Card Party! Friend Family Game screenshot 3Card Party! Friend Family Game screenshot 4Card Party! Friend Family Game screenshot 5Card Party! Friend Family Game screenshot 6
The business behind the activity

Gaming financials in Karnataka

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 51 gaming companies in Karnataka for FY24-25 — 69 of the 252 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 76% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹511.79 cr

51 companies filing accounts

combined net profit−₹89.21 cr

-17.4% aggregate margin

are profitable41%

21 of 51 companies

median revenue~₹1.4 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth-9%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five76%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹286.33 crFY19-2026 filers
₹624.12 crFY20-2132 filers
₹709.76 crFY21-2237 filers
₹807.76 crFY22-2340 filers
₹914.34 crFY23-2448 filers
₹511.79 crFY24-2551 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 35 companies over three years

-7%
FY22-23₹465.05 cr−₹128.04 cr net
FY23-24₹360.24 cr−₹114.62 cr net
FY24-25₹433.75 cr−₹37.25 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr2223% profitable
₹1–10 cr2050% profitable
₹10–100 cr862% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking23
0–20%6
20–50%3
50–100%2
Doubled+8

42 companies with accounts for both years; median growth -9%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

21profitable
30loss-making
-17.4%aggregate margin
-23.6%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
TamashaGAMEPE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED+834%₹33.71 cr
MetashotGILLIDANDA TECH PRIVATE LIMITED+245%₹10.15 cr
OnmoONMOBILE GLOBAL LIMITED+27%₹249.85 cr
LILALILA GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED+25%₹11.65 cr
Mayhem StudiosMAYHEM STUDIOS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED-5%
Bombay PlayBOMBAY PLAY ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED-7%₹15.17 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
DreamHQDREAM HQ LABS PRIVATE LIMITED16.6%₹24.30 cr
TamashaGAMEPE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED6.8%₹33.71 cr
LILALILA GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED6.5%₹11.65 cr
Bombay PlayBOMBAY PLAY ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED3.4%₹15.17 cr
OnmoONMOBILE GLOBAL LIMITED3.4%₹249.85 cr
GreedyGame MediaGREEDYGAME MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED0.4%₹42.59 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Mobile gaming31₹176.27 cr~₹1.4 cr52%-19.0%
Gaming tech7₹59.00 cr~₹62 lakh14%-39.8%
Leaders

Largest gaming companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
OnmoONMOBILE GLOBAL LIMITED₹249.85 cr₹8.45 cr3.4%+27%
GreedyGame MediaGREEDYGAME MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹42.59 cr₹15.87 lakh0.4%-14%
Mayhem StudiosMAYHEM STUDIOS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED−₹10.04 cr-5%
TamashaGAMEPE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹33.71 cr₹2.31 cr6.8%+834%
DreamHQDREAM HQ LABS PRIVATE LIMITED₹24.30 cr₹4.04 cr16.6%—
Bombay PlayBOMBAY PLAY ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED₹15.17 cr₹51.99 lakh3.4%-7%
99Games99GAMES ONLINE PRIVATE LIMITED₹13.28 cr−₹2.44 cr-18.4%-29%
LILALILA GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED₹11.65 cr₹75.89 lakh6.5%+25%
MetashotGILLIDANDA TECH PRIVATE LIMITED₹10.15 cr−₹2.80 cr-27.6%+245%
BattleXO, EsportsXOTECHNO XO PRIVATE LIMITED₹9.59 cr−₹38.33 lakh-4.0%-12%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Gaming Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full gaming landscape of Karnataka maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the gaming landscape of Karnataka
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Capital & corporate activity

Gaming funding and M&A across India

405 recorded equity rounds have gone to 2,257 gaming companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Karnataka compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months5

US$25.34m

equity rounds, last 24 months35

US$73.22m

raised over five yearsUS$1.79bn

201 rounds in India

M&A deals, Karnataka2

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into gaming in India

amount rounds
$157m201828
$66m201935
$192m202037
$1.3bn202158
$272m202253
$96m202334
$41m202431
$40m202522
$22m20263

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$1.32bn across 58 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$3.93m19 rounds · median US$46k
SeedUS$142.48m133 rounds · median US$790k
Series AUS$170.55m22 rounds · median US$7.00m
Series BUS$178.09m11 rounds · median US$11.33m
Series CUS$189.35m6 rounds · median US$22.76m
Series D+US$1.11bn10 rounds · median US$5.93m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Sports techUS$936.54m5 rounds · 3 companies
EsportsUS$409.85m32 rounds · 17 companies
Mobile gamingUS$285.39m79 rounds · 47 companies
Gaming techUS$67.37m33 rounds · 12 companies
Pc & console gamingUS$60.87m30 rounds · 22 companies
Communication appsUS$13.40m3 rounds · 2 companies
Gambling techUS$8.89m6 rounds · 2 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Karnataka

2Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Mobile premier league1
  2. Redwood1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Cloudfeather games1
  2. Loco1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Gaming Industry Landscape of India

Gaming funding in Karnataka

51 gaming companies in Karnataka have recorded equity funding, US$589.56m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Karnataka

Meet the people behind gaming companies in Karnataka. 147 of 252 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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The most common specialisations among gaming companies in Karnataka. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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