Pre-Series AGaming
LightFury Games | $11M
Investorsync desk1 min read
Deal sheet
$11M
- Stage
- Pre-Series A
- Sector
- Gaming
- Announced
- 27 April 2026
Founder: Karan Shroff
Sector: Gaming / AAA Game Development
What they do
→ AAA game development studio
→ Building mobile-first AAA cricket game — “eCricket” (2026 launch)
→ Focus on high-quality sports gaming experiences
The Funding
→ Raised $11M (Pre-Series A)
→ Investors: Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, Times Internet
→ Backed by athletes: MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya
Why it matters
→ Rare bet on AAA gaming from India
→ Cricket = massive global + Indian audience
→ Strong celebrity + investor backing combo
Can India produce globally successful AAA games or will it remain dominated by global studios?
Source: company announcement. First posted on the Investorsync LinkedIn page.