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NODWIN Gaming Raises $100 Million Pre-IPO Round Ahead of Planned Public Listing

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NODWIN Gaming raises $100 million pre-IPO round for esports public listing

India's leading esports company NODWIN Gaming has raised $100 million in a pre-IPO round as it gears up for a public listing in 2026.

Key Facts

Key facts: NODWIN Gaming Raises $100 Million Pre-IPO Round Ahead of Planned Public Listing
DetailValue
Deal size$100 M
StagePre-IPO
SectorNodwin Gaming
CoverageStartup News

NODWIN Gaming, India's largest esports and gaming company, has secured $100 million in a pre-IPO funding round as it prepares for a public listing on Indian stock exchanges.


The Pre-IPO Round


Key Details:

  • $100 million raised in pre-IPO round
  • Company preparing for public listing in 2026
  • India's largest esports and gaming platform
  • Subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, which is already publicly listed

  • NODWIN's Gaming Empire


    NODWIN has built a dominant position in India's esports ecosystem:

  • Organizes major esports tournaments including BGMI, Valorant, and CS2
  • Produces gaming content reaching millions of viewers
  • Partners with global gaming publishers and brands
  • Expanding into Southeast Asia and Middle East markets

  • The IPO Opportunity


    NODWIN's IPO would be a landmark moment for India's gaming industry:

  • India has 500+ million gamers, the largest gaming population globally
  • Esports viewership in India grew 40% year-over-year in 2025
  • Mobile gaming revenue expected to cross $5 billion by 2027
  • The listing would provide a pure-play esports investment opportunity

  • What It Means


    NODWIN's pre-IPO round and upcoming listing underscore the maturation of India's gaming and esports industry from a niche hobby to a mainstream entertainment category worthy of public market attention.

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    Reported by Ananya Raghavan. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.

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