107. How To Build A VC Backable Gaming Business In India?

Rise and Play Podcast

🇮🇳 SPECIAL INDIA SERIES 🇮🇳

In this last episode of the series, we unleash India's gaming potential from an investment point of view with Vivek Ramachandran, early-stage investor at Matrix Partners.

We dive into the exciting world of game development and explore the potential of the Indian market.

We discuss the growth of the media and entertainment sector, the rise of mobile gaming, and the opportunities for global distribution. Vivek also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities for game development in India, the talent ecosystem, and the importance of quality and cultural context in game design.

Whether building for the Indian audience or targeting the global market, this episode offers valuable insights for game developers and investors.

Additional IGDC resources on building a VC backable studio in India: https://youtu.be/0y-h1WqUJXI?feature=shared

Topics Discussed:

- Introduction of guest Vivek and his background in entrepreneurship, business, investment, and gaming.

- The growth and potential of the Indian market in the media and entertainment sector.

- Overview of India's digital landscape, including the impact of networking infrastructure and increased accessibility to entertainment.

- The rise of mobile gaming in India and its success due to free-to-play models and improved internet access.

- Opportunities and challenges in game development in India, including talent, game design, scaling, and user acquisition.

- The potential for India-native gameplay formats and adapting games for different audiences.

- The role of Matrix Partners in supporting early-stage game developers and the billion-dollar opportunity in the Indian gaming market.

- Importance of quality, storytelling, and cultural context in game development.

- Localization challenges in a country with multiple languages and the need for a strategic approach.

- Insights for both Indian and international game developers looking to enter the Indian market and partner with Matrix Partners.

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