Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Krafton Pledges Another $250 Million for India Expansion
Krafton is the company behind the popular game Battlegrounds Mobile India.
It plans to invest another $250 million in India.
This investment is separate from a larger $670 million growth fund announced in December 2025.
Krafton says India has talented people and many business opportunities.
The company is now interested in more than just making games.
It has invested in several Indian startups and gaming studios.
Its BGMI game has been downloaded more than 260 million times.
Krafton also bought Nautilus Mobile, which makes the Real Cricket games.
The company launched an academy to help train people in game development and digital creation.
Krafton announced a separate $250 million investment agreement for India.
The company’s pledge follows a $670 million India-focused growth fund announced in December 2025.
Krafton said it plans to expand beyond gaming into technology, startups and digital innovation.
Battlegrounds Mobile India, or BGMI, has surpassed 260 million downloads in India.
Krafton has backed about 18 Indian companies and acquired gaming studio Nautilus Mobile.
- Who
- Krafton, the South Korean gaming company behind Battlegrounds Mobile India.
- What
- Krafton pledged another $250 million for investments and expansion in India beyond gaming.
- When
- In the latest investment announcement; the exact date was not stated. The announcement follows a growth fund agreed to in December 2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Krafton cited India’s market opportunities, local talent and its commitment to the country’s digital economy.
- New investment
- Krafton pledged $250 million for India.
- Separate fund
- The pledge is separate from a $670 million India-focused growth fund.
- Fund partners
- The growth fund was created with Naver and Mirae Asset.
- First fund close
- Krafton committed about $137 million at the fund’s first close.
- BGMI downloads
- Battlegrounds Mobile India has surpassed 260 million downloads.
- Indian companies backed
- Krafton has backed about 18 companies in India.
- Recent acquisition
- Krafton purchased Pune-based gaming studio Nautilus Mobile.