5370 indexable Media & Entertainment companies headquartered in India, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $11.4B across 589 funded companies, including 6 unicorns.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kuku FM
Provider of audiobooks, stories, and podcasts across various genres |
$72.3M | $177.4M as of 2023 |
Series C | Angel Mar 2026 | 327 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
ShareChat
Unicorn App-based social network platform for sharing media content |
$1.2B | $5B as of 2024 |
Series H | Conventional Debt Aug 2024 | 803 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
Pratilipi
Online self-publishing and storytelling platform offering digital literature in multiple languages |
$81.1M | $253.9M as of 2022 |
Series E | Series E Apr 2025 | 163 | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
JetSynthesys
Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports |
$84.7M | $409.9M as of 2024 |
Series B | Series B Mar 2025 | 181 | 2010 | ↑ Active |
| 5 |
Rusk Media
Developer of mobile-first entertainment IPs and branded gaming experiences |
$14.8M | $29.9M as of 2024 |
Series B | Series B Oct 2025 | 54 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
Sportvot
Provider of live sports streaming and casual sports venue services |
$1.7M | $4M as of 2024 |
Series A | Series A Apr 2026 | 21 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 7 |
Nazara
Provider of diversified gaming and sports media platform |
$127.9M | $383.8M as of 2021 |
Public | Post IPO Jan 2025 | 74 | 1999 | ↑ Active |
| 8 |
Hoopr
Online platform offering royalty-free music for content creators |
$3.1M | $12.2M as of 2023 |
Seed | Seed Feb 2026 | 40 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 9 |
Daffodil Health
Mobile assistant for parents of children with special needs |
$4.6M | — | Series A | Series A Feb 2026 | — | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 10 |
Grapevine
Community platform providing a space for salary and career discussions |
$2.6M | $11.6M as of 2023 |
Series B | Series B Mar 2026 | 8 | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 11 |
VerSe
Unicorn Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure |
$2B | $2.9B as of 2024 |
Series J | Conventional Debt Feb 2024 | 808 | 2007 | — |
| 12 |
Liquidnitro Games
Provider of AI-powered game development and co-production services |
$5.2M | — | Series A | Series A Jan 2026 | 15 | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 13 |
Eloelo
Provider of live social entertainment platform |
$38M | $99.7M as of 2023 |
Series B | Series B Apr 2025 | 148 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 14 |
Explurger
Platform for travelers to share experiences and connect with others |
$8M | $45.1M as of 2023 |
Series A | Series A Sep 2025 | 32 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 15 |
Dharma Productions
Provider of film production and distribution services |
$118.9M | — | Late Stage | Unattributed Oct 2024 | 63 | 1976 | ↑ Active |
| 16 |
HerKey
Career engagement platform that provides women with a suite of services |
$4M | $15.9M as of 2023 |
Series A | Series A Nov 2025 | 129 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 17 |
Fanon
Online platform for fan-created alternate universe stories and fandoms |
$1M | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2026 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 18 |
Damroo
App-based music streaming platform offering regional music |
$519.4K | — | Seed | Seed May 2026 | 6 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 19 |
Misfits
Social platform connecting people with shared interests and hobbies |
$694.1K | — | Seed | Angel Feb 2026 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 20 |
Mugafi
Developer of next-generation AI-assisted writing platform |
$3M | $10M as of 2021 |
Seed | Seed Aug 2025 | 19 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 21 |
Viacom18 Media
Provider of entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform |
$2B | — | Series D | Series D Apr 2022 | 1,001 | 1995 | — |
| 22 |
Spyne.ai
Platform offering AI-powered imaging for vehicle photography |
$9.4M | $23.7M as of 2024 |
Series A | Series A Feb 2025 | 163 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 23 |
Tealfeed
Online platform for professionals having similar interests |
$1.4M | — | Seed | Angel Oct 2025 | — | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 24 |
ChaiBisket
Media studio engaged in producing and publishing multi format content |
$5M | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2025 | — | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 25 |
Pocket FM
Provider of audio entertainment including series, stories, and related content |
$196.7M | $750M as of 2024 |
Series D | Series D Mar 2024 | 1,139 | 2018 | — |
| 26 |
STAGE
Provider of Indian movies, web series and originals |
$14.1M | $34.4M as of 2024 |
Series B | Series B Dec 2024 | 57 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 27 |
Rigi
Platform offering to create & sell online courses |
$25M | $59.2M as of 2024 |
Series A | Series A Sep 2024 | 107 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 28 |
Way2News
Provider of short-form news across multiple categories and various languages |
$30.8M | $51.2M as of 2022 |
Series B | Series B Sep 2024 | 358 | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 29 |
Baazi Games
Operator of online poker and sports prediction gaming solutions |
$2.2M | $13.4M as of 2020 |
Series B | Series B Jul 2025 | 148 | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 30 |
Beatoven.ai
Developer of an AI platform generating royalty-free music and sound effects |
$2.4M | $8.3M as of 2024 |
Seed | Seed Jul 2025 | 22 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 31 |
Inc42
Online platform offering startup news |
$4.1M | $15.3M as of 2024 |
Seed | Seed Mar 2025 | 41 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 32 |
Sportsdunia
Developer of comprehensive platform for sports news, scores, and analysis |
$1M | — | Seed | Seed Oct 2025 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 33 |
Artium Academy
Provider of live, one-on-one online classes for music and instruments |
$5.9M | $18.3M as of 2024 |
Series A | Series A Dec 2024 | 119 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 34 |
MiniPIX
Provider of streaming service featuring a variety of original web series |
$266.8K | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2026 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 35 |
Ikonz
Monetization solutions for digital assets and artists |
$5M | — | Seed | Seed Feb 2025 | — | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 36 |
Amagi
Unicorn Provider of cloud-based solutions for broadcast, streaming, and CTV advertising |
$359.4M | $1.4B as of 2022 |
Public | Series F Nov 2022 | 694 | 2008 | — |
| 37 |
Vaave
SaaS based platform to create alumni networks |
$638.7K | $3.7M as of 2021 |
Seed | Angel Aug 2025 | 36 | 2013 | ↑ Active |
| 38 |
Contrails AI
Developer of an AI platform for content governance and trust solutions |
$1M | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2025 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 39 |
Quidich
Provider of robotic camera systems and special camera services for immersive sports broadcasting experiences |
$2.2M | $14.2M as of 2023 |
Series A | Series A Apr 2025 | 118 | 2013 | ↑ Active |
| 40 |
Birbal AI
Provider of AI-driven productivity and workflow tools for businesses |
$750K | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2025 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 41 |
Shuru
Community platform for neighborhood |
$1.3M | $6.3M as of 2022 |
Series A | Series A May 2025 | — | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 42 |
Flick TV
Provider of short-form mobile entertainment featuring plot twists and cliffhangers |
$2.3M | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2025 | — | 2025 | ↑ Active |
| 43 |
Reel Saga
Mobile-first entertainment platform offering a variety of Indian short dramas, shows and movies for an immersive viewing experience |
$2.1M | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2025 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 44 |
Pepul
App-based social platform for connecting with friends and family |
$9.2M | $14.7M as of 2022 |
Seed | Seed Jul 2024 | 32 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 45 |
Printo
Online platform specializing in custom printing and gifting services |
$17.7M | $13.3M as of 2024 |
Series A | Series A May 2024 | 504 | 2006 | — |
| 46 |
LehLah
Monetize social media content effortlessly |
$1.5M | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2025 | — | 2022 | ↑ Active |
| 47 |
Eight
Provider of a mobile application offering a wide range of podcasts and audio series |
$3.1M | — | Seed | Seed Oct 2024 | 18 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 48 |
Planet Marathi
Provider of subscription-based OTT platform for consumers |
$5.6M | $3.3M as of 2022 |
Series A | Series A Jul 2024 | 37 | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 49 |
Vobble
Provider of audio stories and music for children |
$1M | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2025 | 25 | 2022 | ↑ Active |
| 50 |
Talkfever
AI-powered digital ecosystem that seamlessly integrates social networking, creator monetization, social commerce, digital advertising, and community-driven platform |
$112.7K | — | Seed | Seed Nov 2025 | — | 2020 | ↑ Active |
Provider of audiobooks, stories, and podcasts across various genres. It offers a diverse catalog of audio content for listening. It provides audiobooks, podcasts, stories, summaries, and educational audio content through its mobile app and website.
App-based social network platform for sharing media content. It provides users with a platform that allows users to share content in various languages. It features news, daily horoscopes, poetry, government job notifications, and microgaming content. It includes shake-and-chat features to connect users engaging with content from similar genres, private messaging, and open tagging. It is available for Android and iOS
Online self-publishing and storytelling platform offering digital literature in multiple languages. It provides a space for writers to self-publish their works, including stories, poems, articles, and novels. The platform enables readers to discover content, save favorites, listen audiobooks, and interact with writers through reviews and discussions. It fosters a community where writers and readers can connect and sh
Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports. The business delivers content and engagement opportunities for young audiences. It operates interconnected ecosystems focused on gaming, esports, entertainment, and sports. The business model includes digital platforms, products, and services.
Developer of mobile-first entertainment IPs and branded gaming experiences. This entity creates and distributes serialized video content across various platforms, focusing on young adult audiences. It also develops customized branded mobile games and interactive advertisements for clients, extending into augmented and virtual reality filter creation. The company's offerings encompass the entire lifecycle of IP develo
Provider of live sports streaming and casual sports venue services. This company offers end-to-end live sports production, including capture, production, distribution, and analytics services for sports organizations. They also operate casual sports venues equipped with premium turfs and provide live-streaming and recording capabilities for players. The venues foster a community environment, enabling players to connec
Provider of diversified gaming and sports media platform. It develops learning apps for preschoolers, online playgrounds for kids, and mobile sports games. It operates a sports news website and an esports company that organizes tournaments. It also runs a games marketing agency connecting brands and publishers with gamers.
Hoopr is an online platform offering royalty-free music for content creators. The platform provides an array of musical content that includes everything from songs, to themes, SFX, etc for vlogs, films, ad campaigns, and more.
Mobile assistant for parents of children with special needs. The app offers different brain training exercises, activities, and expert-led chat support for children. Also, it offers client and practice management software for professionals working in child development centres.
Community platform providing a space for salary and career discussions. It is a platform for honest salary and career discussions, connecting members from tech companies and startups. The company provides a forum for individuals to share experiences, ask questions, and gain insights on career development and salary negotiation.
Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure. It leverages AI and machine learning to deliver content in multiple Indian languages aiming to bridge the digital divide and empower creators and consumers alike. The platform supports content consumption in local languages and provides a creator program to foster content creation. The technology powers a large user base and offers tools for influence
Provider of AI-powered game development and co-production services. The company leverages data and technology to boost production pipelines and collaborate with game companies and publishers worldwide.
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.
