PE-VC Fund Investments
Digital entertainment co. Rusk media raises Rs.100-Cr led by Nazara Technologies
Mumbai-based digital entertainment company Rusk Media has raised INR 100 crore (USD 10.6 million) in a pre-Series C funding round led by Nazara Technologies. The round included participation from Info Edge Ventures, IvyCap Ventures, and a consortium led by Audacity VC.Founded in 2019 by Mayank Yadav, Rusk Media creates and distributes mobile-first content across social media, OTT (over-the-top) platforms, and its owned platform, Alright! TV.The company plans to use the new funds to expand its content portfolio, scale Alright! TV, and launch new sports and audio-first content formats for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences.The company also intends to invest in AI-driven production capabilities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance monetization.
Between Nov 2019 and Mar 2026, Rusk Media had attracted about $34-M from Info Edge, IvyCap Ventures, LC Nueva, KTB Ventures, Audacity Ventures, Mistry Ventures, Munjal Family Office, Nazara Sprout Venture Partners, and others.For FY25, Rusk Media had reported about INR 81 crore in Operating Income and about INR 26 crore in Net Loss.
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