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The Bengaluru edition · 2026

Internet first mediacompanies in Bengaluru

News portals, regional language, sports media, automotive media, parenting and more: the companies building internet first media in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

195 company profiles40 with reported revenue21 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition
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Recent internet first media business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 3,399 internet first media companies in India, last 24 months: 69 M&A deals · 22 Contracts · 19 funding rounds · 3 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Emami acquires Incnut digital

Emami Limited has completed the acquisition of a 59.69% stake in IncNut Digital Private Limited, according to an exchange filing dated 1 June 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Nazara technologies acquires Rusk media

The acquisition was completed for a subscription amount of ₹14,98,99,176. This development comes after a Share Subscription Agreement was executed on March 30, 2026, between Nazara…

Media and Entertainment
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Emami acquires Incnut digital

For Rs 321 crore, FMCG giant Emami Ltd has finalized a deal to purchase a 60% share in IncNut Digital, the parent company of customized beauty and wellness brands Vedix and SkinKraft.

Beauty and wellness
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Oportun acquires Digit

Bloch previously founded Digit, which was sold to Oportun for approximately $230 million.

Fintech
FundingPreferential issue of warrants

Nazara technologies

Gaming company Nazara Technologies has announced a Rs 500 crore fundraise through a preferential issue of warrants , according to a regulatory filing on Monday.

Investors Riambel Capital, S Gupta Family Investments, Plutus Investment and Holding, Classic enterprises
Gaming
ContractDefense

Csl · client: Indian Navy

CSL is the lowest bidder for Indian Navy’s Next-Generation Survey Vessel (NGSV), with estimated order value of ₹5,000 crore.

M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Na acquires Madison world

Madison World is likely to sign a term sheet for a potential ₹1,000 crore acquisition.

Advertising
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wondrlab acquires Madison world

Wondrlab has been in advanced discussions to acquire Sam Balsara’s Madison in a transaction widely pegged at around ₹1,000 crore.

Advertising
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Wondrlab Network acquires Madison world

According to reports, Madison founder Sam Balsara is seeking around Rs 1,000 crore for the agency. If the Wondrlab deal goes through, it would rank as the largest acquisition of an…

Advertising agency
ContractDefense

Cochin shipyard · client: Indian Navy

Cochin Shipyard has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a Rs 5,000 crore contract to build five Next Generation Survey Vessels (NGSVs) for the Indian Navy.

Defense
LaunchUpNext

Inc42

Inc42, in collaboration with StarAgri, is launching UpNext, a nine‑part deep‑dive series exploring the startups actively rewiring India’s new agri economy.

ContractDefense

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) · client: Indian Navy

On the P-17B Frigate programme, the brokerage said the Indian Navy is in the process of issuing a request for proposal for seven frigates, with the project estimated at around Rs 70,000…

Defence
ContractDefense

Shree refrigerations · client: Indian Navy

Shree Refrigerations Limited (SRL) has secured multiple fresh orders worth more than Rs 40 Crore in last 2 months, from the Indian Navy, reinforcing its strong position in the defence…

Defense
LaunchToBe Online

Jagran new media

Bharat Gupta, former Chief Executive Officer of Jagran New Media, has launched ToBe Online — an AI-powered platform built for the creator content economy.

AI-powered platform
ContractDefense

Thessen Krupp · client: Indian Navy

During this time, the agreement was signed for the Indian Navy on the cost of about 72 thousand crores.

Defense
ContractDefense

Mazagon dock shipbuilders · client: Indian Navy

Agrawal said negotiations for the P-75I programme—covering the construction of six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy—are currently underway and the contract is expected to be…

Defense
Funding

Rediff.com

Infibeam Avenues is preparing one of its biggest consumer-facing bets yet, committing ₹500-700 crore over the next three years to transform Rediff.com into an AI-first super-app ecosystem.

AI, fintech, payments
ContractSupply

Newstech india · client: Malayala Manorama

After having successfully deployed five Mitsubishi Diamond Spirit-SA presses in 2013, Malayala Manorama has placed an order for two Diamond Spirit-SA presses with Mitsubishi’s India…

ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

The first, awarded by the Material Organisation (Indian Navy), involves procuring various equipment for the P75 Project, valued at ₹6.16 crore and scheduled for delivery by May 2026.

Defense
ContractService

Acs technologies · client: Indian Navy

ACS Technologies secured a Rs. 3.55 crore order from the Indian Navy for supplying and implementing endpoint security software and advanced security devices.

Defense
Funding

Lokal

Indian Content startup Lokal raises $14.6M

Content
ContractTechnology

Softvan · client: Indian Navy

Softvan Limited, a subsidiary of Sahana Systems, secured a Rs. 7.74 crore Indian Navy contract via GeM to upgrade RF and Non-RF infrastructure, enhancing defence communication and…

Defence
ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

CFF Fluid Control Ltd has secured a Letter of Intent from the Indian Navy for procurement of equipment worth Rs. 27.74 crore for the P75 Project, with delivery scheduled by March 2026.

Defence
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Rediff.com acquires Infibeam avenues

This strategic move has resulted in Infibeam Avenues increasing its shareholding in Rediff to 82.66%, marking a substantial expansion of its stake in the prominent Indian internet company.

Fintech
FundingSeed

Entrackr

Entrackr exclusively reported about the company’s Seed funding in June this year.

ContractSupply

Avantel ltd · client: Indian Navy

The company has received its first purchase order worth Rs. 3.95 crores (including taxes) from the Material Organisation, Indian Navy, Mumbai, for the supply of Satcom Systems.

Defense
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Monday Morning acquires Effidence Robotics

This is planned on the new site of Monday Morning, after the acquisition of Effidence Robotics, based in Romagnat, next to Clermont-Ferrand.

Robotics

Internet first media companies in Bengaluru, by revenue

Browse internet first media companies in Bengaluru by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 40 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 40 internet first media companies in Bengaluru, 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 40

Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

Social platforms
₹2,070.57 crFY 2024-25
+64%2024–2025
700-68% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Provider of Kannada news, live updates, and current affairs information

Internet first media
₹319.79 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
114LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Provider of AI-based photo editing application

Online photos
₹146.72 crFY 2024-25
+145%2024–2025
—Not available
2 yr2024
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering multi category news

Internet first media
₹128.57 crFY 2024-25
-33%2024–2025
—Not available
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Provider of financial news and insights

Internet first media
₹97.12 crFY 2024-25
+86%2024–2025
606+127% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

News about Pharma and lifesciences industry

Internet first media
₹53.83 crFY 2024-25
-3%2024–2025
—Not available
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

Provider of news, stories, and resources for startups and entrepreneurs

Vernacular platforms
₹32.08 crFY 2023-24
-28%2023–2024
1,302-31% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Online portal and application for news in regional languages

Internet first media
₹28.54 crFY 2024-25
-24%2024–2025
295-10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Digital Magazine on Analytics

Internet first media
₹22.66 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
56-2% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2024

Online news portal for freelancer journalist to publish regional news

Internet first media
₹20.09 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,189+161% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Social news platform for entrepreneurs

Internet first media
₹12.92 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2020

Online platform offering business news

Internet first media
₹9.84 crFY 2024-25
-8%2024–2025
103+9% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Online news platform in the Kannada language

Internet first media
₹8.55 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Provider of positive news and solutions-based content

Internet first media
₹8.47 crFY 2024-25
+2%2024–2025
141-13% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
18 yr2008
5postings · last posted Aug 2026

Cricket news and live game commentary

Internet first media
₹8.39 crFY 2024-25
-38%2024–2025
56-22% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
33 yr1993
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering handcrafted products from local artisans

Internet first media
₹8.03 crFY 2024-25
+576%2024–2025
28LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing news on biotechnology

Internet first media
₹4.67 crFY 2024-25
+55%2024–2025
360+25% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
20 yr2006
7postings · last posted Sep 2026

Online platform offering multi category news

Internet first media
₹4.55 crFY 2024-25
+20%2024–2025
51LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of a content platform for cricket

Internet first media
₹3.82 crFY 2024-25
-53%2024–2025
74+8% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Online news platform for freelance journalists

Internet first media
₹3.12 crFY 2024-25
+45%2024–2025
34LinkedIn · Jul 2026
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Online platform provides content related to technical topics

Internet first media
₹2.82 crFY 2024-25
-8%2024–2025
24-25% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Digital portal publishing content related to modern technology

Internet first media
₹2.24 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Oct 2025

Online media portal focussing on social issues

Internet first media
₹1.46 crFY 2024-25
+4%2024–2025
45LinkedIn · Jul 2026
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Provider of news, scores, results, and stories for Indian sports

Sports tech
₹1.15 crFY 2024-25
-18%2024–2025
64LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

App-based platform providing multi-category news

Internet first media
₹75.50 lakhFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months
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Explore internet first media companies in Bengaluru by what you are looking for

Browse internet first media companies in Bengaluru, from news portals and vernacular platforms to sports and automotive content sites. Find internet startups in Bengaluru and see who is hiring.

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Online news portals & digital publishersRegional language & vernacular media platformsSports media & cricket content companiesAutomotive content & car research portalsParenting & family content platformsFilm, TV & entertainment media platforms

Online news portals & digital publishers

News websites, apps and digital publishers covering business, tech and general news.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Vijaya Karnataka

    Provider of Kannada news, live updates, and current affairs information

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. KannadaPrabha

    Online platform offering multi category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Finshots

    Provider of financial news and insights

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. BioSpectrum Asia

    News about Pharma and lifesciences industry

    Internet first media
    See in list

Regional language & vernacular media platforms

Content apps and portals serving readers in Indian languages.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. OneIndia

    Online portal and application for news in regional languages

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Dailyhunt

    Provider of personalized news content aggregated in multiple Indian languages

    Internet first media
    Website
  4. Pixora

    Provider of AI-based photo editing application

    Online photos
    See in list
  5. YourStory

    Provider of news, stories, and resources for startups and entrepreneurs

    Vernacular platforms
    See in list

Sports media & cricket content companies

Sports news, scores and cricket content platforms.

  1. ESPN Cricinfo

    Cricket news and live game commentary

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. CricTracker

    Provider of a content platform for cricket

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. The Bridge

    Provider of news, scores, results, and stories for Indian sports

    Sports tech
    See in list
  4. sportscafe.in

    Online platform providing sports news

    Sports tech
    Website
  5. Scoretab

    Provider of sports schedules, dates, timings, and telecast details

    Internet first media
    Website

Automotive content & car research portals

Car and bike news, reviews and buying research sites.

  1. DriveSpark

    Internet-first automotive content portal

    Internet first media
    Website
  2. I Am A Biker

    Content-based online platform catering to motorcycles

    Internet first media
    Website
  3. The Automobile Times

    Automotive information portal

    Internet first media
    Website
  4. WheelMonk

    Recommendation and research platform for car buying

    Auto e-commerce & content
    Website
  5. Carsonline

    Online aggregator that provides content related to the automotive industry

    Auto e-commerce & content
    Website
9 companies in Bengaluru

Parenting & family content platforms

Parenting portals and apps for mothers and babies.

  1. Beingtheparent

    Platform for parenting needs

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. FemTech India

    Platform to supports womens health by providing curated insights into the womens health space

    Internet first media
    Website
  3. How To Tell Your Child

    Online platform for fun animated video lessons related to child safety

    Mom & baby care
    Website
  4. Organic Parent

    Online platform offering subscription-based organic meal delivery solutions for kids

    Mom & baby care
    Website
  5. Paediatricks

    App-based content platform offering advice to parents

    Mom & baby care
    Website
10 companies in Bengaluru

Film, TV & entertainment media platforms

Entertainment news and film industry portals.

  1. Chitraloka.com

    Online platform offering entertainment news

    Internet first media
    Website
  2. Pixora

    Provider of AI-based photo editing application

    Online photos
    See in list
  3. FilmiBeat

    Provider of entertainment news, movie reviews, and celebrity updates

    Internet first media
    Website
  4. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. DriveSpark

    Internet-first automotive content portal

    Internet first media
    Website
14 companies in Bengaluru

Internet first media startups in Bengaluru

Newer internet media companies founded in the last few years.

  1. Lavi

    Online recipe discovery and food assistant platform

    Food tech
    See in list
  2. The Arc

    Provider of news and analysis focused on high-growth private companies

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Medial

    Online platform offering professional social networking and startup news

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. Venn

    Porivder of social news sharing platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Yoro

    Provider of mobile application development services

    Internet first media
    Website
42 companies in Bengaluru

Internet first media companies hiring in Bengaluru

Media companies in Bengaluru with open roles.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Analytics India Magazine

    Digital Magazine on Analytics

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. NextBigWhat

    Social news platform for entrepreneurs

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. The Better India

    Provider of positive news and solutions-based content

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. BioTecNika

    Online platform providing news on biotechnology

    Internet first media
    See in list
11 companies in Bengaluru
Mobile reach

Top 10 internet first media apps from Bengaluru

The most-installed Android apps published by internet first media companies headquartered in Bengaluru — 360.0M installs between them. 30 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Dailyhunt - News & Magazines

by Dailyhunt

Installs292.1M
Rating4.662.7M ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Lokal: AI Status & Updates

by Lokal

Installs40.0M
Rating4.15125K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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3

ESPNcricinfo - Live Cricket

by ESPN Cricinfo

Installs24.2M
Rating4.78353K ratings
Installs, year on year+15%
Last updatedMay 2026
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4

Tarot99 - Tarot AI

by Pixora

Installs1.9M
Rating—
Last updatedJun 2026
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5

Finshots

by Finshots

Installs590K
Rating4.820K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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6

Medial - Startup News and Tech

by Medial

Installs416K
Rating4.01K ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
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7

marketfeed

by marketfeed

Installs284K
Rating4.02K ratings
Installs, year on year+14%
Last updatedMay 2026
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9

Biotecnika Official App

by BioTecNika

Installs158K
Rating4.810K ratings
Last updatedJun 2022
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10

Scoretab: Live Sports Calendar

by Scoretab

Installs129K
Rating—
Installs, year on year+102%
Last updatedMar 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Internet first media financials in Bengaluru

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 33 internet first media companies in Bengaluru, Karnataka for FY24-25 — 41 of the 195 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 82% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹911.21 cr

33 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹132.92 cr

14.6% aggregate margin

are profitable42%

14 of 33 companies

median revenue~₹2.8 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+1%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five82%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹470.64 crFY19-2023 filers
₹470.66 crFY20-2126 filers
₹513.28 crFY21-2227 filers
₹2,010.71 crFY22-2334 filers
₹831.19 crFY23-2433 filers
₹911.21 crFY24-2533 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 28 companies over three years

+24%
FY22-23₹690.94 cr₹33.92 cr net
FY23-24₹792.98 cr₹101.36 cr net
FY24-25₹857.09 cr₹128.20 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 cr1331% profitable
₹1–10 cr1233% profitable
₹10–100 cr580% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr367% 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

Shrinking14
0–20%6
20–50%1
50–100%4
Doubled+5

30 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +1%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

14profitable
19loss-making
14.6%aggregate margin
-6.0%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
PixoraPRIMETRACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED+145%₹146.72 cr
FinshotsTacterial Consulting Private Limited+86%₹97.12 cr
Analytics India MagazineANALYTICS INDIA MAGAZINE PRIVATE LIMITED+11%₹22.66 cr
Vijaya KarnatakaMETROPOLITAN MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED+1%₹319.79 cr
BioSpectrum AsiaMM ACTIV SCI-TECH COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED-3%₹53.83 cr
OneIndiaONE.IN DIGITECH MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED-24%₹28.54 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
FinshotsTacterial Consulting Private Limited32.6%₹97.12 cr
Vijaya KarnatakaMETROPOLITAN MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED31.9%₹319.79 cr
IndiahikesINDIAHIKES PRIVATE LIMITED₹52.30 cr
PixoraPRIMETRACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED8.2%₹146.72 cr
Analytics India MagazineANALYTICS INDIA MAGAZINE PRIVATE LIMITED8.0%₹22.66 cr
BioSpectrum AsiaMM ACTIV SCI-TECH COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED4.6%₹53.83 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Internet first media29₹763.27 cr~₹3.1 cr41%16.2%
Leaders

Largest internet first media companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Vijaya KarnatakaMETROPOLITAN MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED₹319.79 cr₹102.10 cr31.9%+1%
PixoraPRIMETRACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹146.72 cr₹11.97 cr8.2%+145%
KannadaPrabhaASIANXT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹128.57 cr−₹16.15 cr-12.6%-33%
FinshotsTacterial Consulting Private Limited₹97.12 cr₹31.65 cr32.6%+86%
BioSpectrum AsiaMM ACTIV SCI-TECH COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹53.83 cr₹2.46 cr4.6%-3%
IndiahikesINDIAHIKES PRIVATE LIMITED₹52.30 cr₹7.67 cr
OneIndiaONE.IN DIGITECH MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹28.54 cr−₹1.71 cr-6.0%-24%
Analytics India MagazineANALYTICS INDIA MAGAZINE PRIVATE LIMITED₹22.66 cr₹1.81 cr8.0%+11%
The KenKENRISE MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹9.84 cr−₹2.90 cr-29.4%-8%
The Better IndiaVIKARA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED₹8.47 cr−₹4.35 cr-51.4%+2%
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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

Accounting and Tax Software Industry Landscape of Bengaluru

The financials above are one chapter. The full internet first media landscape of Bengaluru 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 internet first media landscape of Bengaluru
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Capital & corporate activity

Internet first media funding and M&A across India

358 recorded equity rounds have gone to 3,399 internet first media companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Bengaluru compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months1

US$1.00m

equity rounds, last 24 months6

US$3.35m

raised over five yearsUS$1.55bn

84 rounds in India

M&A deals, India69

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into internet first media in India

amount rounds
$131m201847
$110m201936
$367m202024
$408m202127
$1.1bn202225
$19m202317
$21m20249
$3.4m20256

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$1.10bn across 25 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$1.77m13 rounds · median US$81k
SeedUS$29.84m46 rounds · median US$456k
Series AUS$62.52m14 rounds · median US$3.52m
Series BUS$34.29m7 rounds · median US$3.03m
Series CUS$13.69m1 rounds · median US$13.69m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Social platformsUS$1.41bn8 rounds · 4 companies
Internet first mediaUS$79.63m47 rounds · 33 companies
Mobile gamingUS$32.97m5 rounds · 2 companies
Mom & baby careUS$13.72m4 rounds · 2 companies
Sports techUS$7.75m9 rounds · 7 companies
Internet first insurance platformsUS$5.05m3 rounds · 1 companies
Auto e-commerce & contentUS$685k3 rounds · 2 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

68Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Nazara technologies37
  2. Axana Estates LLP7
  3. Emami2
  4. Na2
  5. Sportskeeda2

Most acquired or merged

  1. Nazara technologies10
  2. Madison world8
  3. Afk gaming4
  4. Incnut digital2
  5. Curve digital2

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

Internet first media funding in Bengaluru

21 internet first media companies in Bengaluru have recorded equity funding, US$1.95bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Bengaluru

Meet the people behind internet first media companies in Bengaluru. 93 of 195 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Bengaluru internet first media companies by sub-sector

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

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