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As recently reported by Inc 42 and YourStory, Vobble is transforming the way children engage with content through its screen-free audio platform. These stories highlight the platform’s innovative approach to immersive storytelling, music, and interactive activities for kids. The features delve into Vobble’s origin story, the founders’ mission to combat excessive screen time, and how the platform combines storytelling, music, and interactive activities to captivate kids. With partnerships spanning HarperCollins, Scholastic, Amar Chitra Katha and many others, Vobble is redefining how children consume content. Founded by Neha Sharma and Sowmya Jagannath, Vobble offers a multi-sensory experience tailored for kids. With a deep understanding of the needs of children, Vobble, delivers rich stories, interactive shows, and music through a content-first approach, disrupting global products with affordable, child-centric solutions. Continuing its growth with successful strategic partnership, Vobble has strengthened its strategic partnership with Air India to provide screen-free, in-flight entertainment for kids, making family travel smoother and more enjoyable. Previously, Vobble had partnered with Mokobara for a travel series for kids as well as Monopoly for a financial series. We at Lumikai Fund, are proud to be early backers of Vobble and are excited to support its journey of innovation and growth. You can read the Inc 42 article here: https://lnkd.in/dWDREtcV You can read the YourStory article here: https://lnkd.in/gF_-4QUn

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the year gone by. Our #EyeofLumikai series celebrates the voices of our ecosystem—investors, founders, and friends—who came together in November at Lumikai Insignia ’24.Here’s what they had to say about the journey and impact we’re building together! This is Shobu Yarlagadda, the co-founder of Arka Mediaworks. Best known for producing the Baahubali franchise, Shobu set new benchmarks for Indian cinema by integrating advanced VFX technologies in his films. He spearheaded marketing efforts, and securing strategic distribution deals that ensured the franchise’s success and paved the way for regional films to become not just pan-India but also global blockbusters. At Insignia, he spoke about the potential of Indian games deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology as well as what it takes to build from India for the world.

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the year gone by. Our #EyeofLumikai series celebrates the voices of our ecosystem—investors, founders, and friends—who came together in November at Lumikai Insignia ’24. Here’s what they had to say about the journey and impact we’re building together! We were honored to host Raja Koduri, Founder and CEO of Oxmiq Labs, and a trailblazer in hardware and computer graphics. With a legacy of driving innovations at Intel, AMD, and Apple, Raja has profoundly shaped the future of accelerated computing and AI. At Insignia, Raja spoke about how the gaming ecosystem in India has evolved over the last couple of decades and recognized the contributions of Lumikai as India’s pioneering interactive media and gaming fund.

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the year gone by. Our #EyeofLumikai series celebrates the voices of our ecosystem—investors, founders, and friends—who came together in November at Lumikai Insignia ’24. Here’s what they had to say about the journey and impact we’re building together! We were honored to host Raja Koduri, Founder and CEO of Oxmiq Labs, and a trailblazer in hardware and computer graphics. With a legacy of driving innovations at Intel, AMD, and Apple, Raja has profoundly shaped the future of accelerated computing and AI. At Insignia, Raja spoke about how the gaming ecosystem in India has evolved over the last couple of decades and recognized the contributions of Lumikai as India’s pioneering interactive media and gaming fund.

We’re excited to announce that MPL has acquired CloudFeather Games, a frontrunner in gaming technology backed by Lumikai. This acquisition combines MPL’s market leadership with CloudFeather’s expertise in building scalable gaming infrastructure. Together, we’re set to enhance the gaming experience for 120 million+ users across India, the US, and Nigeria. This milestone strengthens MPL’s commitment to delivering seamless and innovative gaming experiences while driving the future of skill-gaming globally. #MPL #CloudFeatherGames #Gaming #MobileGaming Namratha B Swamy Romi Chandra CloudFeather Games Lumikai Fund https://lnkd.in/dsCBj3Gt

Mobile Premier League (MPL) has acquired CloudFeather Games, a leading provider of gaming development tools, to strengthen its technological capabilities and drive innovation in skill-based gaming. This acquisition combines MPL’s market leadership with CloudFeather’s expertise in scalable gaming infrastructure, including wallet integration systems, multi-card game networks, advanced liquidity management, and monetization SDKs. By leveraging CloudFeather’s technology stack, MPL aims to enhance gaming experiences for its millions of users. Founded in 2021 by Romi Chandra and Yash Chandra, CloudFeather Games has been creating high-performance tools and infrastructures for game developers. The company’s solutions have empowered gaming platforms by improving platform stability, streamlining operations, and enabling seamless user engagement. Strategic acquisitions by domestic players underscore the growing maturity of the gaming ecosystem. Such collaborations not only boost innovation but also set the stage for scalable, future-ready solutions that benefit players, developers, and the entire gaming ecosystem in India. As Lumikai Fund, we are proud to have been early backers of CloudFeather Games and extend our best wishes to Romi and the entire team for their journeys ahead. You can read more about the acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/dsCBj3Gt

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the year gone by. Our #EyeofLumikai series celebrates the voices of our ecosystem—investors, founders, and friends—who came together in November at Lumikai Insignia ’24. Here’s what they had to say about the journey and impact we’re building together! We were thrilled to host Cevat Yerli, the visionary former founding CEO of Crytek, who revolutionized the gaming industry with iconic titles like Far Cry and Crysis, generating over $5B in revenue. He also pioneered the CryEngine platform, which transformed the 3D engine market and shaped the global gaming industry. At Insignia, Cevat shared his journey from a small town in Europe , to creating globally beloved IPs, and his vision for how AI can power the next blockbuster IP. He also shared his excitement around the 591M gaming population in India and the role Lumikai Insignia plays in providing a vibrant space for exchange of ideas and dialogue for the interactive media and gaming community of India.

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the year gone by. Our #EyeofLumikai series celebrates the voices of our ecosystem—investors, founders, and friends—who came together in November at Lumikai Insignia ’24. Here’s what they had to say about the journey and impact we’re building together! To start of the series, we were thrilled to have hosted Padma Shri SS Rajamouli, one of India’s most celebrated filmmakers and the creative mind behind global blockbusters like Baahubali and RRR. He spoke to us about crafting world-class entertainment and the creative nuances of building experiences and stories that resonate globally. He spoke about the importance of strategic decision making and the role of smart capital in any creative endeavor and the role Lumikai is playing to shaping the future of the interactive media and gaming ecosystem in India.

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time for gratitude and reflection on the year gone by. Our #EyeofLumikai series celebrates the voices of our ecosystem—investors, founders, and friends—who came together in November at Lumikai Insignia ’24. Here’s what they had to say about the journey and impact we’re building together! To start of the series, we were thrilled to have hosted Padma Shri SS Rajamouli, one of India’s most celebrated filmmakers and the creative mind behind global blockbusters like Baahubali and RRR. He spoke to us about crafting world-class entertainment and the creative nuances of building experiences and stories that resonate globally. He spoke about the importance of strategic decision making and the role of smart capital in any creative endeavor and the role Lumikai is playing to shaping the future of the interactive media and gaming ecosystem in India.

A recent substack article by Rishi A. featured Studio Sirah’s journey into creating India’s first collectible card game. The article provides a detailed look at how the studios’ first game, ‘Kurukshetra: Ascension’ was developed as a game deeply rooted in Indian mythology but within a globally successful mid-core genre. It covers the challenges of entering the CCG genre in India, insights into the studio’s art and game design decisions, and the team’s strategic focus on retention and monetization metrics. Studio Sirah, founded by brothers Abhaas Shah and Prateek Shah, aims to bring Indian mythology to the global gaming market. Their debut title, ‘Kurukshetra: Ascension’, has achieved over 1M installs, at an ARPPU of $6.5 with a 30 day payback period for certain cohorts. With a strong player base not only in India, but also in Southeast Asia, and select Western regions, the game shows the potential of culturally rich, mid-core strategy games with best-in-class art and gameplay execution. At Lumikai Fund, we are proud to be early backers of Studio Sirah. We look forward to supporting their journey as ‘Kurukshetra: Ascension’ continues its success and as the studio embarks onto their second game, continuing to shape the future of Indian gaming. You can read the entire article here at: https://lnkd.in/gRkr7Tw5