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...
Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum bets big on AI, deeptech with Rs 3,000 crore purseFundamentum Partnership has launched F2A, a Rs 3,000 crore frontier-tech investment platform focused on AI and deeptech startups. The firm ...
FirstCry, Slice’s FY26 numbers; Nilekani’s Fundamentum eyes deeptech pushFirstCry parent cut its losses in the March quarter on tightened costs. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Investment firm Oister Global launches Rs 500 crore ACE Fund IIIOister Global has launched ACE Fund III, a Rs 500 crore fund focused on startup secondaries. The fund targets late-stage, high-growth compa...
Unacademy’s test prep CEO Sumit Jain quits ahead of upGrad acquisitionSumit Jain has stepped down from his role in Unacademy, ahead of a potential merger with upGrad Education. Jain, who joined Unacademy in 20...
Inside the jury shaping the One Of A Kind Startup AwardsThe One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is seeking India's most promising internet-fi...
Pocket FM cuts 100 jobs, moves 2,000 contract employees on Quess Corp’s payrollAudio series platform Pocket FM has reportedly laid off approximately 100 employees, about 10% of its workforce, primarily from its content...
Our aim now is to create Indian games for local use and global exports: Krafton CEO KimMakers of popular video game PUBG looks to double down on investments and IP creation. Will invest both from its balance sheet as well as a...
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to lead global operationsIn his new role, Lalit Gangwar will lead the company’s audio vertical as it expands internationally and oversee business operations and mon...
Pocket FM hits $450 million ARR in April after accelerating AI-led content creationPocket FM hits $200 million ARR after six years of operations in Q4 of FY25, and it achieved about $400 million ARR in Q4 of FY26. Currentl...
India Quotient raises $129 million in its fifth & largest fund till dateIndia Quotient, a seed-to-early-stage venture capital fund, has successfully raised $129 million for its fifth fund. The firm also announce...
Delhi HC bars Kuku FM from streaming disputed shows in Pocket FM copyright caseThe Delhi High Court has restrained Kuku FM from releasing new episodes of five series. Pocket FM alleges copyright infringement. Pocket FM...
Gaming major Krafton to invest another $150 million in Indian startupsOver the last three years, the firm has invested about $140 million in 11 Indian gaming and content-driven ventures including Nazara Techno...
Kuku FM raises $21.8 million in funding led by Nandan Nilekani's FundamentumThe audio streaming startup is Fundamentum’s first investment from the recently launched $227-million second fund.
Kuku FM raises $19.5 million led by Krafton IncThe company said it would use the funds to broaden its language offerings and consolidate its content creation strategy.