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PlaySimple Files DRHP for ₹3,150 Crore IPO, Joins India’s Booming Gaming Listings

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PlaySimple files DRHP for 3150 crore IPO, mobile gaming studio workspace in India

Casual mobile games studio PlaySimple has filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI for a ₹3,150 crore IPO, becoming one of the largest pure-play gaming companies to head for a public listing in India.

Key Facts

Key facts: PlaySimple Files DRHP for ₹3,150 Crore IPO, Joins India’s Booming Gaming Listings
DetailValue
Deal size₹3,150
StageIPO
HeadquartersBengaluru, India
SectorPlaysimple
CoverageStartup News

PlaySimple, the Bengaluru-based casual mobile games studio, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an initial public offering of approximately ₹3,150 crore.


IPO Snapshot


  • Issue size: ~₹3,150 crore
  • Components: Fresh issue + offer for sale by existing investors
  • Lead managers: Top-tier domestic and global investment banks
  • Listing venues: BSE and NSE

  • About PlaySimple


    PlaySimple is best known for word, trivia and puzzle games that have been downloaded over 350 million times globally. Key metrics include:


  • 30 million+ monthly active users worldwide
  • Strong presence in the US, UK, Canada and Australia
  • Profitable, with healthy free cash flows
  • Diversified portfolio across 15+ live titles

  • What the Money Will Fund


  • New IP development across casual and hybrid-casual genres
  • AI-driven personalisation in gameplay and live ops
  • International marketing and user acquisition
  • Selective M&A in mobile gaming and game tech

  • Why It Matters


    PlaySimple's filing comes at a time when Indian gaming companies — Nazara, NODWIN, and now PlaySimple — are increasingly tapping public markets. The DRHP signals confidence that listed gaming names can attract both domestic mutual funds and global tech-focused investors.

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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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