Krafton and Naver Officially Launch ₹6,000 Cr India Unicorn Growth Fund to Scale Global Indian Alphas
What is the news?
In a landmark move for the Indian startup ecosystem, South Korean technology leaders KRAFTON Inc. and Naver Corporation have partnered with Mirae Asset Venture Investments to officially launch the ₹6,000 crore India Unicorn Growth Fund. The launch was formalised in New Delhi alongside the official visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. This fund represents one of the largest strategic capital deployments from Asia aimed at nurturing high-growth technology companies.
Why is it interesting?
The fund is specifically designed to support Indian origin founders building solutions with global ambitions. Under the leadership of Puneet Kumar, CEO of Mirae Asset Venture Investments India, the fund will focus on four high-conviction themes: Technology Platforms, Consumer Discretionary, AI & Software, and Deep Tech. Soo-yeon Choi, Global CEO of Naver, highlighted India’s emergence as a global hub for digital innovation, noting that the fund will combine capital with strategic technology partnerships to help Indian innovators scale globally.
As the founders community continues to expand its footprint, this commitment highlights increasing global confidence in Indian intellectual capital. CH Kim, CEO of KRAFTON Inc., noted that India is evolving from a consumption-driven market to a creator economy, particularly in gaming and AI. This fund ensures that the Global Indian Alpha narrative remains at the forefront of the next decade of technological progress.
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