About
Over the course of two decades, Nazara Technologies has grown from a games portal built by a tech-obsessed college student to India's only listed games company, a multi-million dollar diversified gaming & sports media platform.
Company Overview
Beginning in 1999 and riding the waves of various dotcom booms & busts, global recessions & recoveries, the explosion in smartphone usage and the digitisation of our everyday lives, Nazara Technologies has survived the tests of time in what was then a nascent space for Indian entrepreneurs.
Today, Nazara is India's only listed gaming company — a diversified gaming & sports media platform operating across multiple verticals including esports, gamified learning, freemium gaming, and ad-tech.
“I started coding games when I was seven. So, it became a lifelong passion for me. I used to see my friends and myself spend a lot of time in the computer centre playing games with each other. And it struck me that gaming has to become a large business in India. So, I jumped right into it without thinking too much.”
From spending time with Shammi Kapoor discussing the early days of the internet in India (as a member of the Internet Users Club) to working closely with Sachin Tendulkar on their first game, he’s been on an adventurous ride.
“Looking at all the possibilities, I promised myself just one thing: that we’ll build a business that is sustainable on its own.”
“We have been running a profitable business for many years and in this new age and space, I think that in itself is a superpower when most companies are losing money head over heels. We prefer to maintain stability in our internal teams, which in itself becomes a big differentiator for us.”
Our Journey
Foundation & Growth
Founded by Vikash & Nitish Mittersain. Pioneered a content-led micro transaction model on telcos. Adopted a mobile-first strategy early. Secured investment from Westbridge Capital.
Platform Expansion
Pivoted to the ‘Friends of Nazara’ concept. Expanded into freemium gaming. Entered esports by acquiring Nodwin Gaming.
Diversification
Cautious expansion into new segments. Boosted digital sports media via Sportskeeda. Entered gamified early learning by acquiring Kiddopia.
Public & Scaling
Raised INR 510 Cr. from marquee investors. Launched publishing vertical. IPO listing on NSE & BSE. Continued strategic acquisitions across gaming, ad-tech, and media verticals.
Board of Directors
Key Management Personnel
Senior Management Personnel
Subsidiaries & Associates
Our portfolio of companies across gaming, esports, media, and ad-tech