Lightfury Games Secures $11 Million Funding with Support from Indian Cricket Stars
Lightfury raises $11 mn; Dhoni, Bumrah join gaming startup captable
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Bengaluru-based gaming studio Lightfury Games has raised $11 million in pre-Series A funding. The investment comes from venture capital firms and notable Indian cricketers, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah, as the company gears up to launch its new game 'eCricket'.
- 01Lightfury Games raised $11 million in pre-Series A funding.
- 02Investors include Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, and Times Internet.
- 03Indian cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah are among the investors.
- 04The funding will support the launch of their game 'eCricket'.
- 05Lightfury aims to scale its live operations in the gaming sector.
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Lightfury Games, a gaming studio based in Bengaluru, India, has successfully raised $11 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This funding was secured from a mix of venture capital firms, including Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, and Times Internet, as well as prominent Indian cricketers such as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah. The investment will enable Lightfury to launch its upcoming game 'eCricket' and enhance its live operations. As a AAA-focused game technology studio, Lightfury aims to make a significant impact in the gaming industry with innovative offerings.
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The funding is expected to boost the local gaming industry in Bengaluru, providing job opportunities and promoting innovation.
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