Pocket FM shuts Pocket TV as rivals get aggressive on microdramaAudio entertainment firm Pocket FM is shutting down its microdrama vertical, Pocket TV, to concentrate on its core audio dramas and interna...
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gainsKuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Kuku FM's parent confidentially files for Rs 3,500 crore IPOAudio and video platform Kuku has confidentially filed draft papers with Sebi for a Rs 3,500 crore IPO. The company aims for a Rs 15,000 cr...
Audio book platform Kuku files confidential papers for up to Rs 3,500-cr IPOKuku Technologies, operator of Kuku FM and Kuku TV, is planning a Rs 3,000 crore IPO. The company aims for a Rs 15,000 crore valuation. Fun...
The EPIC Company unifies all brands under a single ‘EPIC’ identityIn a strategic overhaul, the EPIC Company has merged its television, digital, and content services into a single, robust brand: EPIC. This ...
Eloelo reports FY25 operating revenue at Rs 69.5 crore; expenses jump 67% on marketing spendsAs the live social entertainment startup’s business expanded, its expenses rose in tandem. Since its founding in July 2020 by Saurabh Pande...
MS Dhoni invests in Kuku, to be the brand ambassador of micro-drama app Kuku TVCricket star MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku, a mobile storytelling platform. He is also the brand ambassador for Kuku TV, a micro-drama app....
MS Dhoni invests in AI-driven storytelling platform Kuku, joins Kuku TV as brand ambassadorIconic cricket star MS Dhoni is making waves off the field by investing in Kuku, a dynamic platform redefining storytelling for mobile user...
Kuku bets on 'fourth wave' as audiences shift to bite-sized contentKuku, a Bengaluru-based company, is focusing on short, mobile-first content. It has expanded from audio to video and is entering cinema. Ku...
Kuku forays into film production with first Hindi theatrical releaseKuku FM and Kuku TV are venturing into movie theaters. Their first Hindi film, Indian Institute of Zombies, is a campus comedy. It blends h...
India’s fast-growing micro-drama segment faces subscription trust hurdleIndia’s fast-growing micro-drama segment may face monetisation challenges as concerns over automatic subscription renewals discourage users...
Kuku FM’s FY25 revenue nearly triples to Rs 242 crore; net loss rises 59%The platform's operating revenue during fiscal year 2025 was at Rs 242 crore, up 175% from FY24, while net loss increased by 59% to Rs 153 ...
Not a child’s play — Microdramas may face reality checkBy skirting IT rules, including provisions of age rating and statutory warnings, microdrama platforms are likely to draw compliance spotlig...
Kuku FM closes $85 million funding round led by Granite Asia; valuation hits $550 million post investmentOf the total raise, $50 million is primary capital, whereas the rest if secondary. Kuku FM said this investment will fuel expansion in AI a...
Streaming now: Startups, VCs chase India’s micro drama content playAs micro-dramas reel in larger audiences, VCs are ramping up investments in local OTT startups replicating China’s success. Along with star...
Micro-drama OTT platform Flick TV raises $2.3 million in round led by Stellaris Venture PartnersGemba Capital and Titan Capital participated in this round. According to founder Kushal Singhal, the funds will be used to scale content pr...
Kuku to expand global footprint with audio, video OTT offeringsKuku, an Indian storytelling platform, is poised for global expansion, targeting the US and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the Philip...