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Nazara Technologies raises INR 100 Cr funding through Hornbill Capital

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Nazara Technologies Limited (Nazara), a leading India based diversified gaming and sports media platform, today announced that Nazara has raised an amount of INR 100 Cr from Instant Growth Limited (IGL) which is advised by Hornbill Capital Advisers LLP. IGL is an investment vehicle of the North America based limited partners (LPs) of Hornbill Orchid India Fund.

Hornbill Capital Advisers LLP (Hornbill Capital) is an India based investment advisory firm founded by Manoj Thakur in 2014. Hornbill Capital acts as an advisor to Hornbill Orchid Investment Manager Private Limited which manages Hornbill Orchid India Fund, a Mauritius based hedge fund that invests in India as a Foreign Portfolio Investor.

Commenting on the recent investment made through Hornbill Capital Advisers LLP, Manish Agarwal, CEO, Nazara says, “We welcome Hornbill Capital’s entry into the Indian gaming ecosystem with their investment in Nazara. We are glad that they share our conviction and excitement on the future of the gaming sector in India and the value creation potential which gaming offers to the investors. The leadership team of Hornbill Capital has been part of the growth story of many consumer internet companies and we at Nazara look forward to leveraging their experience of working with some of the smartest tech entrepreneurs across the globe and having an inside view of blitz scaling of their portfolio companies in the last decade.”

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Commenting on the Nazara investment, Manoj Thakur, Founder & Managing Partner, Hornbill Capital Advisers LLP said, “We have been closely following Nazara’s journey over several years, as it evolved into a platform for gaming and gamified early learning. The leadership team of Nitish and Manish have built Nazara into an attractive ecosystem for some of the most promising entrepreneurial talent in the Indian gaming and early learning space. Through prudent capital allocation, we believe that the team at Nazara has demonstrated their ability to build a formidable presence in esports, gamified early learning and mobile gaming – some of the most exciting spaces in India over the next decade.”

Earlier this year, Plutus Wealth Management and its associates acquired shares worth over INR 500 Cr in Nazara from WestBridge Ventures II Investment Holdings, marking a complete exit for WestBridge Ventures II Investment Holdings.

Nazara has invested over INR 300 Cr in the last 5 years in the Indian gaming ecosystem. Having consummated multiple transactions over the past few years, Nazara has placed itself in a leading position in esports, interactive gaming and gamified early learning space. Nazara has acquired a majority stake in Nodwin Gaming Pvt. Ltd (57.05%); Next Wave Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. (52.38%), which operates World Cricket Championship (WCC), the largest mobile-based cricket simulation game, in addition to investment in Absolute Sports Private Limited, which operates Sportskeeda (63.90%) and Paper Boat Apps Private Limited (50.91%) – gamified early learning subscription app.

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Fun88 Introduces T20 World Cup Special Offers

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Fun88, the leading online gaming and sports betting platform, announced an exclusive offer for cricket enthusiasts and sports betting fans. As the T20 World Cup heads into the semi-finals and finals, Fun88 is raising the stakes with an unbeatable promotion. Bet during these crucial matches and claim up to INR 1 Lakh Free Bonus. This offer is the best chance to boost the bankroll before the biggest cricket showdown of the year.

This exclusive offer aims to elevate the excitement of the T20 World Cup betting, allowing participants to enjoy the thrill of the semi-finals and finals while earning rewards.

Here’s how to grab this incredible bonus:

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Sign Up or Login at Fun88: New to Fun88? Register for a free account and join the cricket extravaganza. Existing players, get ready to show the inner champion.

Step 2: Place Bets: Throughout June, place bets on any cricket match to accumulate entries. The more bets placed, the higher the chances of winning a bigger bonus. If missed, don’t miss the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-finals and final matches.

Step 3: Claim the Reward: After July 1st, Fun88 will credit the free bonus directly to the main wallet, based on the Accumulated Bet Amount (1st – 30th June). Get ready to use it on the T20 World Cup matches.

This limited-time offer highlights Fun88’s commitment to enhancing the T20 World Cup experience for the passionate community. With a focus on providing a top-notch betting experience, this unique T20 Cricket World Cup promotion not only guarantees money but also adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

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OKTO Expands its Advanced OKTO.CASH Payment Service in India

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OKTO has announced the expansion of its revolutionary real-time cash-to-digital closed loop payment service, OKTO.CASH, into the Indian market. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in OKTO’s mission to transform payment experiences for both merchants and consumers globally.

With the introduction of OKTO.CASH in India, online merchants now have the capability to offer cash-to-digital payments at hundreds of thousands of locations across India, focusing also on small cities. The first e-merchant is already benefiting from this service, with many more expected to follow throughout the year.

OKTO.CASH is now accessible through an extensive network of over 100,000 retail points. The company plans to extend its reach to more than 500,000 retail points by the end of the year, ensuring wide availability for consumers to complete their closed-loop cash-to-digital OKTO.CASH transactions.

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OKTO has a locally based dedicated team to support this expansion, ensuring the best possible service and assistance.

“This expansion underscores our commitment to delivering superior payment experiences at every transaction and in every region that requires such services. We are dedicated to empowering online merchants with enhanced payment service offerings, aligning with our strategy of being a last-mile expert and helping online merchants acquire new consumers,” Björn Katerbau, Chief Distribution Officer at OKTO, said.

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Gen.G Announces Partnership with LG U+

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Global esports organisation Gen.G Esports has announced a partnership with LG U+. The partnership comes on the heels of the two companies’ first collaboration to celebrate the 2023 LoL World Championship. The two companies will work closely together to strengthen fandom and innovate the customer experience. As part of the partnership, Gen.G Esports’ League of Legends pro team will feature the LG U+’s logo on their jerseys during the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) Summer season.

“We’re thrilled to be able to renew our partnership with LG U+ in such an innovative way. By leveraging all the data we’ve collected across our pro players and the thousands of students at the Gen.G Global Academy, we’re able to offer an even superior customer experience through our YOUR.GG data analytics platform to the millions of gamers that are customers of LG U+,” Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G Esports, said.

Through this partnership, the two companies will provide LG U+’s Uth members with a variety of members-only benefits, including a monthly subscription to Gen.G Crew and YOUR.GG player reports, to enrich their gaming experience.

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Fans will be able to interact directly with the League of Legends players who have led the teams to victory through the Gen.G Crew b.stage platform, as well as receive purchase tickets to fan zones at domestic fan meets and matches. Champion play analyses and player reports based on comparative data will also be provided through YOUR.GG, League of Legends data analytics service.

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