Nazara Technologies is a prominent mobile content and gaming company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2000. It specializes in developing a diverse range of interactive gaming experiences, including popular titles such as World Cricket Championship and CarromClash. The company also operates in the eSports sector with offerings like Nodwin and Sportskeeda, and provides gamified early learning solutions through its platform Kiddopia. Additionally, Nazara Technologies is involved in ad-tech with services such as Datawrkz, which supports digital advertising strategies. Its business segments encompass Gaming, eSports, and Ad tech, with a significant portion of revenue coming from the eSports segment, primarily generated from a strong presence in the United States market.
Founder, Joint Managing Director, Board Member and CEO
Past deals in eSports
Nodwin Gaming
Corporate Round in 2024
Nodwin Gaming, established in 2015, is a leading global gaming and esports company headquartered in Gurugram, India, with offices across South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey. It operates as a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies. The company specializes in creating a sustainable ecosystem around esports, offering services such as event production, talent management, and brand integration. Nodwin Gaming also produces mobile games and engages in content creation, catering to a diverse fan base across gaming, music, comedy, and live experiences.
Sportskeeda
Corporate Round in 2024
Established in 2009, Sportskeeda the flagship brand of Absolute Sports, is a global sports media platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 million fans every month. The Sportskeeda team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. In 2019, Nazara (NSE: NAZARA), a publicly listed diversified gaming and sports media platform picked up a majority stake in Sportskeeda.
Stan
Secondary Market in 2024
Stan has established a fan engagement platform designed for esports enthusiasts, enabling them to collect, play, and trade digital collectibles, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs) representing their favorite players and content creators. The platform not only facilitates interaction among gamers but also offers opportunities for fans to earn physical and virtual rewards, such as signed merchandise and exclusive experiences like meeting their favorite players or visiting streamers' boot camps. This approach fosters a deeper connection between fans and the esports community, enhancing overall engagement and participation.
Nodwin Gaming
Series A in 2023
Nodwin Gaming, established in 2015, is a leading global gaming and esports company headquartered in Gurugram, India, with offices across South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey. It operates as a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies. The company specializes in creating a sustainable ecosystem around esports, offering services such as event production, talent management, and brand integration. Nodwin Gaming also produces mobile games and engages in content creation, catering to a diverse fan base across gaming, music, comedy, and live experiences.
Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN)
Seed Round in 2023
Kratos is the intellectual property owner of the gaming DAO IndiGG. Kratos is also an active investor in the global web3 gaming.
Sportskeeda
Corporate Round in 2022
Established in 2009, Sportskeeda the flagship brand of Absolute Sports, is a global sports media platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 million fans every month. The Sportskeeda team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. In 2019, Nazara (NSE: NAZARA), a publicly listed diversified gaming and sports media platform picked up a majority stake in Sportskeeda.
BITKRAFT Ventures
Corporate Round in 2022
BITKRAFT Ventures, established in 2015, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, with offices in major digital entertainment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London, Madrid, and Lisbon. The firm, led by German serial entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, specializes in early-stage investments in the gaming and esports industries, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. BITKRAFT Ventures focuses on game developers, gaming platforms, gaming-related technology, and emerging sectors like web3, virtual reality, and blockchain applications.
Sportskeeda
Acquisition in 2019
Established in 2009, Sportskeeda the flagship brand of Absolute Sports, is a global sports media platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 million fans every month. The Sportskeeda team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. In 2019, Nazara (NSE: NAZARA), a publicly listed diversified gaming and sports media platform picked up a majority stake in Sportskeeda.
Nodwin Gaming
Acquisition in 2018
Nodwin Gaming, established in 2015, is a leading global gaming and esports company headquartered in Gurugram, India, with offices across South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey. It operates as a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies. The company specializes in creating a sustainable ecosystem around esports, offering services such as event production, talent management, and brand integration. Nodwin Gaming also produces mobile games and engages in content creation, catering to a diverse fan base across gaming, music, comedy, and live experiences.
Nodwin Gaming
Corporate Round in 2018
Nodwin Gaming, established in 2015, is a leading global gaming and esports company headquartered in Gurugram, India, with offices across South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey. It operates as a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies. The company specializes in creating a sustainable ecosystem around esports, offering services such as event production, talent management, and brand integration. Nodwin Gaming also produces mobile games and engages in content creation, catering to a diverse fan base across gaming, music, comedy, and live experiences.
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