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Digikore Studios introduces Indian Angels on OTT giant JioCinema
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Pune-based Digikore Studios has launched "Indian Angels," which it claims to be the world's first angel investment show. The show, which will be streamed on JioCinema, aims to democratize startup investing and invite viewers to become investors themselves. The panel of angel investors includes prominent figures from various industries. The show will release its inaugural episode in late October, followed by two episodes every week. This unique venture aims to reshape the understanding of entertainment and investment on OTT platforms.
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Indian Angels closes Season 1 with 6.5 crore of investment with 13 startups
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Pune-based Digikore Studios concluded the first season of 'Indian Angels', claimed to be the world's first angel investment show. The show, streamed on JioCinema, featured startups pitching their ideas to a panel of seasoned angel investors. In the final episodes, TriGo Electric secured an investment of Rs 40 lakhs for 5.33% equity, while Habbits received Rs 30 lakhs for 15% equity. The show aimed to democratize the investment process and provide learning opportunities for viewers interested in startup investments.
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TriGo Electric secures INR 40 lakhs in angel cum strategic equity funding
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
TriGo Electric, an EV as a Service startup based in Noida, has raised INR 40 lakhs in angel cum strategic equity funding from Ajinkya Firodia, the Managing Director of Kinetic Group. The funding was secured through their participation in the world's first OTT angel investment show called 'Indian Angels' on JioCinema. TriGo Electric plans to utilize the funds to expand their business operations, increase fleet size, strengthen their tech platform, and focus on research and development. The startup aims to revolutionize last-mile deliveries in India through its tech-enabled EV-as-a-Service platform.
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JioCinema signs exclusive deal with Pokemon for children's shows and movies
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Reliance's entertainment unit, JioCinema, has signed an exclusive deal with The Pokemon Company, making it the exclusive platform partner for Pokemon's shows and movies in India. JioCinema aims to expand its content offerings and compete with streaming services like Disney and Netflix in the growing Indian streaming market. The deal includes dubbing the content into three Indian languages to cater to a wider audience. JioCinema plans to add around 3,000 hours of children's content, including movies and shows from various production studios.
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19 OTT Platforms Disrupting India’s Streaming Market
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
The popularity of Indian OTT platforms is growing rapidly, driven by factors such as high internet penetration, increased adoption of digital payments, and a rise in the number of internet users. The subscription video on demand (SVOD) market in India is expected to reach $2.77 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. Both international and homegrown players, including JioCinema, Zee5, TVFPlay, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video, are gaining traction in the Indian OTT market.
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JioCinema Gets 11.3 Cr Viewers On Day 1 Of IPL 2024
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has seen a significant increase in sponsorship deals with tech startups, with 32 startups associating with the tournament, a 68% rise from the previous year. The opening day of the IPL saw over 11.3 million viewers on Reliance-backed streaming platform JioCinema, experiencing a 51% YoY increase. JioCinema recorded 59 crore views and 660 crore minutes of watch time on the first day. The streaming platform had 18 sponsors and over 250 advertisers during the tournament. The Indian OTT streaming space is projected to reach $5.8 billion by 2029.
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JioCinema announces new ad-free premium plan for ₹29 a month
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
JioCinema, the video streaming platform of Reliance Industries, has introduced new subscription plans to compete with Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video in the Indian OTT market. JioCinema Premium offers ad-free content in multiple languages, including original series and movies, for ₹29 per month. They also provide a family plan for ₹89 per month that allows streaming on up to four devices simultaneously. JioCinema will continue to offer some free content through ad-supported plans, including sports content and entertainment programming. The new subscription plans undercut the pricing of competitors like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video.
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JioCinema crosses 15 million subscribers with new premium plans, says Mukesh Ambani | Mint
Livemint
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11m ago
Medial
JioCinema, the video streaming platform owned by Reliance Industries, has announced that it has crossed 15 million paying subscribers. The platform offers ad-free content in multiple languages, including original series, movies, children's shows, and TV entertainment. It aims to compete with international giants like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video, as well as domestic players in the Indian OTT services market. JioCinema also offers a family plan and has witnessed significant growth in viewership, with 62 crore Indians watching the second season of the Indian Premier League on the platform.
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Mukesh Ambani’s JioCinema to appoint former Google manager Kiran Mani as CEO
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Former Google general manager Kiran Mani is set to become the CEO of JioCinema, an Indian streaming TV service. Mani, who previously managed Google's Android operations in the Asia Pacific region, will focus on technology development and partnerships with Hollywood studios. JioCinema, owned by Viacom18, a joint venture of Reliance Industries, Paramount Global, and Bodhi Tree, aims to expand its reach among mobile customers in India. The service recently signed programming deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal as part of its growth strategy.
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JioCinema Partners ShareChat & Moj To Showcase Its Sports Content
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Reliance-backed JioCinema has partnered with short-video social media platforms ShareChat and Moj to showcase its sports content, including Indian Premier League, Women’s Premier League, Indian Super League, and the 2024 Olympics. Through this partnership, ShareChat and Moj's combined user base of over 325 million will have access to JioCinema's sports content and behind-the-scenes stories. The move comes as JioCinema aims to expand its customer base and establish a stronger presence in the OTT market. The recently announced merger between Reliance and Disney is also expected to contribute to JioCinema's growth in the sports segment.
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Mukesh Ambani's JioCinema partners with ShareChat and Moj; Here's why
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
JioCinema, owned by Mukesh Ambani's Jio platform, has formed a partnership with ShareChat and its short-form video app Moj. The collaboration aims to offer a wide range of sports content, including major events like the IPL, Indian Super League, and the Olympics. With ShareChat and Moj's combined user base of over 325 million, JioCinema aims to deliver a more enriched viewing experience by providing multi-lingual commentary and 4K feeds. This partnership is expected to revolutionize the consumption of sports content in India and boost JioCinema's position in the OTT sports market.
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