Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Kuku FM to Raise $70-80 Million, Led by Krafton
Imagine Kuku FM, like a radio station for audio stories, is getting a lot more money!
They're planning to get $70-80 million from investors, including a company called Krafton, which makes video games.
This is to make the company worth $500-550 million.
Kuku FM started by offering audiobooks but now has more content.
They are focused on creator-led audio series and short-form video programs, like mini-dramas.
Other companies like Pocket FM are also getting ready for expansion.
Kuku FM's founders own about 20% of the company.
Kuku FM is raising $70-80 million in funding, led by Krafton.
The post-money valuation of Kuku FM is expected to be around $500-550 million.
The funding round is positioned around increasing demand for code-based mini dramas.
Kuku FM last raised $25 million in September 2023.
Kuku FM's founders hold about 20% of the company.
- Who
- Audio streaming platform Kuku FM.
- What
- Is raising $70-80 million in new funding.
- When
- No specific date is mentioned for the current funding round.
- Where
- Bengaluru/Delhi.
- Why
- To fund its expansion and meet the rising demand for code-based mini dramas.
- Funding Amount
- $70-80 million
- Lead Investor
- Krafton
- Post-Money Valuation
- $500-550 million
- Last Funding Round
- $25 million in September 2023
- Kuku FM Founders
- Lal Chand Bisu, Vinod Meena, Vikas Goyal