Krafton India Targets 10 Startup Investments in 2026

Krafton India plans to invest in roughly 10 startups in 2026 as part of its INR 6,000 crore ($670 million USD) Unicorn Growth Investment Fund, according to a Times of India report. Krafton’s Unicorn Fund is a joint effort with Naver and Mirae Asset targeting India’s startup economy.

The investments are expected to span fintech, e-commerce, interactive media, and adjacent technology sectors, reaffirming the Unicorn fund’s strategy to build technological infrastructure beyond gaming and publishing. Krafton has already backed several Indian startups, including NODWIN Gaming, Loco, and Kuku FM.

According to TOI, the investment will target growth-stage companies and entities, eying a public listing. The average ticket value will range between $15M and $30M.

Krafton’s Bet on India’s Fast-Moving Market

Since 2021, Krafton has invested approximately $250M in India, with plans to invest around $200M more within the next three to four years and initiatives like KIGI. The Unicorn Growth Fund represents the next phase of that strategy, broadening the scope while maintaining Krafton’s gaming business in India.

Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn highlighted that the fund aims to “discover sustainable businesses in India that create social and economic value in addition to gaming,” positioning the company as a long-term brand in the country. The fund's activation comes as India's gaming ecosystem gains structural momentum with an annual growth rate of 14.6%.

India's gaming market is projected to reach $16.72B by 2034 with mobile-gaming expansion and an increase in in-game spending. IMRAC’s market report also attributed Krafton-led initiatives as recent developments leading to the market growth.

Sohn emphasized India’s market position, stating, “We believe India will deliver strong outcomes in the long term, as long as the right bets are made.” He mentioned that almost 90% of Krafton India’s revenue comes from the PUBG ecosystem in India. BGMI’s revenue and daily active users are also growing at 15%-20% annual growth rate.

Krafton India’s initiative to invest in ten new startups also coincides with the conglomerate's global expansion strategy. The company unveiled its “Pioneer the Undiscovered” motto in early March 2026, aiming to expand its business. Now, Krafton’s next phase of investments will test how targeted capital deployment can unlock sustainable growth in one of the industry’s fastest-expanding regions.