KRAFTON India
Biswarup Gooptu currently serves as the Corp Dev & External Comms professional at KRAFTON India since June 2023. Previously, Biswarup occupied the position of Public Policy Lead at Jupiter from September 2021 to March 2023, where leadership in public policy was effective for one of India's fastest-growing financial services companies. Prior to that, Biswarup was the Head of Government Partnerships and Public Policy at Mitron TV, contributing to the rapid growth of the short video-focused social media platform. At The Economic Times, Biswarup held multiple roles including Assistant Editor and Special Correspondent, focusing on private equity, venture capital, and emerging businesses across various sectors. Experience also includes serving as an Equities Correspondent at Thomson Reuters and reporting for The Telegraph - ABP Group. Educational credentials include an M.A. in Journalism from Cardiff University and a BSL in Law and Social Sciences from Symbiosis Law College.
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Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies with a goal to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services. KRAFTON India has established itself as a trailblazer in the gaming industry, driven by its unwavering commitment to delivering distinctive and enjoyable gaming experiences. We take immense pride in our premier entertainment properties that include highly popular titles like BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, Garuda Saga, Defense Derby, New State Mobile. These games have not only captured the hearts of Indian players but have also played a pivotal role in fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem in the country. By organizing India-centric events and delivering localized content, KRAFTON India has made substantial contributions to the growth of e-sports in India. With an active investment approach, KRAFTON India has strategically channeled over $150 million into the Indian market over between 2021 to 2023 and recently announced another 150$ million to the Indian start-up ecosystem for the next two years. These investments primarily target gaming, technology start-ups, and media and entertainment sectors. With an India-first approach, KRAFTON remains committed to fostering holistic growth of the gaming and startup ecosystem in the country and as a part of this objective, KRAFTON launched KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator in October 2023 (KIGI).