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Krafton to deepen bet on India's booming gaming market; eyes talent, ecosystem expansionKrafton India CEO Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, in an interview to PTI, underscored the company's long-term commitment to India, emphasising that the...09 Jul, 2025, 10.30 AM IST- Krafton says India profitability less, but growth opportunity hugeKrafton's Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) sees lower revenue per user compared to global averages despite its popularity and 230 million ...03 Jul, 2025, 08.09 AM IST
- Hyperlocal community app Shuru raises Rs 29 crore in round led by Krafton IndiaExisting backers, including Omidyar Network India and Eximius Ventures, participated in the funding round. The investment adds to Krafton I...23 May, 2025, 06.48 PM IST
- Krafton-backed Blue Ocean Games launches $30 million fund to back indie game developersUnder the Sail model, developers retain full ownership of their intellectual property. The structure includes a hybrid equity and revenue-s...24 Apr, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
- Government support can boost esports industry: Krafton's India CEOThe Krafton's India CEO was speaking at an Esports Conclave organised by the Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) and supported by...01 Apr, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
- Krafton acquires stake in real cricket-maker Nautilus Mobile in Rs 118 crore dealKrafton's Nautilus Mobile acquisition will strengthen the company's focus on India's gaming market, combining Nautilus's expertise with its...28 Mar, 2025, 06.10 PM IST
- We plan to have a significant ramp up in India: Krafton CEO CH KimThe CEO said that the company has invested up to $170 million in gaming and gaming adjacent industries as well as consumer industries that ...17 Dec, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
- PUBG, BGMI-maker Krafton plans to set up R&D unit in India: CEO Sean Hyunil SohnThe company earlier this year launched the Krafton India Gaming Incubator programme to support game development talent in India by providin...12 Aug, 2024, 07.31 PM IST
- India among top 5 markets; willingness to pay among gamers rising: Krafton India CEOKrafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn said that Krafton's paid user-base and average revenue per user in India is comparatively lower than tha...05 Nov, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
- Gaming major Krafton launches incubator programme for Indian startupsThe incubator programme will enrol between six to ten “teams” every year, and offer between $50,000 and $150,000 as funding support, with “...04 Oct, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
- Krafton India ropes in Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as BGMI brand ambassadorRanveer Singh said as an artist he finds gaming to be an extension of his creative expression.05 Sep, 2023, 11.24 PM IST
- 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...10 Aug, 2023, 11.14 AM IST
- 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.10 Mar, 2022, 07.40 PM IST
- Krafton invests $5.4 million in Nautilus MobileThe funding will help Nautilus deepen its penetration in more markets globally and broaden its scope to other games in addition to cricket.03 Feb, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
- BGMI creator Krafton leads $6.5 million funding round in FRND appFRND—an audio-focused dating app—will use the funding to expand its services beyond 10 Indian languages. For Krafton, FRND is its fourth In...20 Dec, 2021, 12.12 AM IST
- PUBG creator Krafton to use IPO proceeds to invest in IndiaKrafton's goal is to attain a leadership position pre-emptively in high-growth emerging markets such as India and the Middle East, The Kore...26 Jul, 2021, 05.02 PM IST
- Krafton may invest more to build digital ecosystem in IndiaThe company recently announced an investment in game streaming platform Loco and said it would chip in more if the right opportunity came u...12 Jul, 2021, 03.44 PM IST
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