Arré

Arré

App-based digital infotainment content platform

Founded

2015

Headquarters

Mumbai (India)

Status

Series A

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+91 - 2226416471

Arré is a leading Indian digital media and OTT platform offering original web series, documentaries, podcasts and graphic stories. It targets millennial audiences through its own channels and major streaming partners, while also producing large-scale shows via Arré Studio. Known for innovative content and technology-driven engagement, Arré continues to expand its presence in India’s digital entertainment space.

 Core Products and Services

  • Original Web Series: Fiction and non-fiction shows produced for digital audiences.

  • Investigative Documentaries: In-depth, issue-based films (e.g., “Death by Breath”).

  • Audio Series & Podcasts: Critically acclaimed podcasts like “Trial by Error: The Aarushi Files.”

  • Short-form Content: Videos, articles, doodles and graphic stories for digital consumption.

  • Arré Studio: Production of large-scale shows and mini-series for OTT, TV and film, often in collaboration with major platforms.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Content Licensing & Syndication: Revenue from distributing original content to platforms like SonyLiv, Saavn, YuppTV and others.

  • Branded Content: Integrating brands into stories, videos and articles in a seamless, narrative-driven way.

  • Advertising: Monetization through ads on Arré’s website, social channels and partner platforms.

  • Co-productions & Arré Studio Revenue: Earnings from producing shows and series for other OTT players.

  • Customer Segmentation: Primarily B2B (OTT platforms, broadcasters, brands), with B2C reach via Arré’s own digital channels.

  • Major Revenue Sources: Branded content and studio projects contribute the largest share.

 Top Clients & Partnerships

  • Major Partners: SonyLiv, Saavn, YuppTV, Vodafone Play, Jio, MX Player, Hotstar, A+E Global Media Group, TF1 Xtra (France).

  • Marquee Collaborations: Co-produced digital series with SonyLiv, investigative podcasts with Saavn, Indian adaptation of “Alone” with A+E Global Media Group.

  • Diversification: Content is distributed across 20+ platforms, reducing client concentration risk and broadening audience reach.

Future Outlook & Strategic Priorities

  • Growth Drivers: Expansion into international formats (e.g., “Alone”), new content partnerships and scaling up Arré Studio’s production capacity.

  • Risks: Regulatory changes in OTT, shifts in digital consumption and strong competition from both global and Indian platforms.

  • Management Priorities: Investing in premium intellectual property, enhancing cross-platform distribution and increasing co-productions for Indian and global markets (reflecting recent market trends).

Key People

Ajay Chacko

Archana Karulkar

Niyati Merchant

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$10.2 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

7

Latest Funding Round

$1.5 Million, Series A

as of October 11, 2022

Post Money Valuation

$50 Million

as of October 11, 2022

Funding Multiple

4.90x

as of October 11, 2022

Investors

Enam Holdings

and 4 more

Employee Count

78

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Exit Details

-

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
October 11, 2022 Series A$1.5 Million$50.0 Million$917.0 K56.1xMedia Development Investment Fund
August 30, 2019 Series A $1.8 Million$37.4 Million$4.2 Million8.9xEnam Holdings, Sabre Investment Consultants
June 26, 2018Series A$955.0 K$54.5 Million$1.0 Million51.5x Palaash Ventures
July 27, 2017Series A$1.9 Million$26.3 Million$615.0 K39.3x Enam Holdings
April 26, 2016Series A$3.4 Million$3.4 Million$124.0 K45.0x Enam Holdings, Aadi Financial Advisors

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