Rusk Media

Rusk Media

Full stack mobile first digital entertainment company with a content studio delivering serialized social & OTT video IPs across fiction & non-fiction

Founded

2019

Headquarters

Delhi (India)

Status

Series B

Company Details

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.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

Revenue Streams

  • 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.

Monetization Strategies

  • 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.

Customer Segmentation

  • B2C (Business-to-Consumer): Rusk Media primarily targets individual consumers, specifically young adults aged below 25, through its content and gaming platforms.

Growth Strategy

  • 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.

Key People

Mayank Yadav

Shantanu Singh

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$23.3Million

No. of Funding Rounds

5

Latest Funding Round

$8.5 Million, Series B

as of March 10, 2025

Post Money Valuation

$29.9Million

as of March 10, 2025

Funding Multiple

0.78

as of March 10, 2024

Investors

Info Edge Ventures

and 8 more

Employee Count

210

Similar Companies

N/A

Exit Details

-

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
March 10, 2025Series B$8.5 Million$29.9Million--Woori Venture Partners, and Emerging Technologies Fund, LC Nueva
July 18, 2022Series A$9.5Million$27.5Million$3.2Million5.7x 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, 2021Series A$3.3Million $11.7Million$1.6Million1.0x Survam Partners, Swip Holdings, Sprout Venture Partners, Mistry Ventures , Nazara, Info Edge, NODWIN Gaming, Asa Retail Solutions, Thriving Farm Builders, Mistry Ventures
April 16, 2020Seed$1.2Million$4.2Million$518.0K6.1xValpro, Sprout Venture Partners, Info Edge Ventures, Mistry Ventures, Swip Holdings
May 17, 2019Seed $784.0K$3.2Million-- Swip Holdings, Survam Partners ,Asa Retail Solutions, Yashaa Global Capital, Nodwin and Info Edge Ventures

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