Full stack mobile first digital entertainment company with a content studio delivering serialized social & OTT video IPs across fiction & non-fiction
2019
Delhi (India)
Series B
Rusk Media is a full-stack, mobile-first digital entertainment company specializing in the creation and distribution of premium serialized social and OTT video IPs across fiction and non-fiction genres. the company is headquartered in New Delhi, India, with additional operations in Mumbai. Rusk Media operates primarily in the entertainment providers industry, focusing on the Gen Z demographic with a strategic emphasis on short-form content and gaming entertainment.
Key Markets:
Geographic: India, with plans to expand beyond Hindi-speaking markets into regional and international markets.
Product/Service: Online content creation and distribution, gaming entertainment, and social media platforms.
Unique Value Proposition (UVP): Rusk Media's UVP lies in its ability to create engaging, Gen Z-centric content that resonates with young adults. The company leverages its expertise in short-form content and gaming to deliver interactive experiences beyond conventional entertainment consumption.
Advertising Partnerships: Rusk Media generates a substantial portion of its revenue, approximately 50-60%, through advertising partnerships with major brands.
OTT Platform Collaborations: Around 30-35% of revenue comes from collaborations with OTT platforms like Amazon Mini TV and Disney+ Hotstar.
Content Distribution: The company also earns revenue by distributing its content across owned, managed, and partner networks.
Targeted Content Creation: Focus on creating content that appeals to the Gen Z demographic, enhancing engagement and attracting brands seeking this audience.
Gaming Entertainment: Expansion into gaming entertainment through IPs like Playground, which attracts brands looking to engage with young adults.
B2C (Business-to-Consumer): Rusk Media primarily targets individual consumers, specifically young adults aged below 25, through its content and gaming platforms.
Market Expansion: Plans to expand beyond Hindi-speaking markets into regional and international markets by investing in regional IPs and dubbing content.
Product Innovation: Continuously innovates by creating new content formats and expanding into gaming and social media platforms.
Partnerships: Collaborates with brands and OTT platforms to enhance its reach and revenue streams.
$23.3Million
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$8.5 Million, Series B
as of March 10, 2025
$29.9Million
as of March 10, 2025
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as of March 10, 2024
Info Edge Ventures
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Date | Round Name | Amount | Valuation | Revenue | Revenue Multiple | Investors |
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March 10, 2025 | Series B | $8.5 Million | $29.9Million | - | - | Woori Venture Partners, and Emerging Technologies Fund, LC Nueva |
July 18, 2022 | Series A | $9.5Million | $27.5Million | $3.2Million | 5.7x | DAOL Ventures, Audacity, Info Edge Ventures, Survam Partners, KTBN Venture, Mistry Ventures, Swip Holdings ,Asa Retail Solutions, Thriving Farm Builders, NODWIN Gaming, Lighthouse Canton, Mistry Ventures |
September 17, 2021 | Series A | $3.3Million | $11.7Million | $1.6Million | 1.0x | Survam Partners, Swip Holdings, Sprout Venture Partners, Mistry Ventures , Nazara, Info Edge, NODWIN Gaming, Asa Retail Solutions, Thriving Farm Builders, Mistry Ventures |
April 16, 2020 | Seed | $1.2Million | $4.2Million | $518.0K | 6.1x | Valpro, Sprout Venture Partners, Info Edge Ventures, Mistry Ventures, Swip Holdings |
May 17, 2019 | Seed | $784.0K | $3.2Million | - | - | Swip Holdings, Survam Partners ,Asa Retail Solutions, Yashaa Global Capital, Nodwin and Info Edge Ventures |