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Rusk Media Raises ₹100Cr Pre-Series C

Rusk Media raises Rs 100 crore in a Pre-Series C round led by Nazara Technologies to expand content and develop AI-powered production tools.

by Ben Murray

Updated June 18, 2026

Rusk Media Raises ₹100Cr Pre-Series C

Rusk Media, a digital entertainment company based in India, has secured Rs 100 crore in a Pre-Series C funding round. The company specializes in IP creation, distribution, and monetization, producing mobile-first content for Gen Z and millennial audiences across various platforms.

Investors

The funding round was led by Nazara Technologies, a gaming and sports media company. Additional investors participating in the round include Info Edge Ventures, IvyCap Ventures, and a consortium led by Audacity VC.

Rusk Media Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to expand its content portfolio, scale its owned platform Alright! TV, and accelerate the development of AI-powered production technologies. Furthermore, Rusk Media intends to expand its youth-focused intellectual properties, such as I-Popstar and Engaged, into new international markets and languages, while launching new sports and audio-first content formats.

About Rusk Media

Founded in 2019 by Mayank Yadav, Rusk Media is a digital entertainment company that focuses on content creation, distribution, and monetization. It creates mobile-first content for youth audiences on social media, OTT services, and its own proprietary platform, Alright! TV.