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Nazara’s NODWIN Picks Up 100% Stake In AFK Gaming
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7m ago
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NODWIN Gaming, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, has acquired a 93% stake in AFK Gaming, a gaming and esports media company, for INR 7.6 Cr. This acquisition further strengthens NODWIN Gaming's content production and marketing services. With this deal, AFK Gaming becomes a fully-owned subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming.
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Nazara’s subsidiary Nodwin acquires AFK Gaming
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7m ago
Medial
Nodwin Gaming, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, has acquired gaming and esports media company AFK Gaming. The acquisition includes a 92.3% equity stake in AFK and will strengthen Nodwin's content production, marketing, and PR services capabilities. This move completes Nodwin's strategic investment into AFK Gaming, which it initially made in 2017. AFK Gaming provides gaming updates, marketing services, and media products to brands, including ASUS ROG and KRAFTON. The founders of AFK Gaming will take on strategic roles within the Nodwin Group as part of the acquisition.
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Nazara’s NODWIN Gaming Strikes Second Bet With Freaks 4U Gaming In A Month
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Nazara Technologies' subsidiary NODWIN Gaming has announced a €8 million (INR 71.8 crore) investment in Freaks 4U Gaming, a Germany-based marketing services company for gaming and esports. NODWIN Gaming previously invested INR 33.26 crore in Freaks 4U Gaming. With this investment, NODWIN holds a 13.51% stake in the company, with the option to acquire majority control in the future. The two companies will also collaborate and share resources in each other's key territories. NODWIN Gaming is known for its presence in South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey.
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Nazara Invests INR 4.74 Cr In Global Gaming VC Funds
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1m ago
Medial
Nazara Technologies has invested INR 4.74 crore in two international gaming venture capital funds, Play Venture Fund III and F4 Venture Fund I, focusing on early-stage gaming startups. The investment positions Nazara as a limited partner in these funds. This move follows a recent announcement that Nazara's subsidiary, Nodwin Gaming, has extended its timeline to acquire a significant stake in esports content platform AFK Gaming.
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Nazara’s subsidiary acquires gaming agency, creator platform Trinity
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8m ago
Medial
Nazara Technologies' subsidiary, NODWIN Gaming, has acquired gaming agency Trinity Gaming for Rs 24 crore ($3.2 million). Trinity Gaming, founded in 2019, is a gaming influencer ecosystem services provider and manages over 1,000 creators in India. NODWIN Gaming plans to expand Trinity's portfolio to emerging markets such as Africa, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. NODWIN Gaming has been actively acquiring companies in the gaming and esports space, including Comic Con, Freaks 4U Gaming, and Ninja Global.
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Nazara’s NODWIN Gaming Eyes Expansion In UAE & Turkey With Ninja Global FZCO Buyout
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Nazara Technologies' esports subsidiary NODWIN Gaming is set to acquire 100% ownership of Ninja Global FZCO, a company with assets in esports and gaming production in Turkey and the Middle East. This move strengthens NODWIN Gaming's presence in these emerging markets and enhances its ability to provide solutions to publishers and brands in the region. This acquisition follows NODWIN Gaming's previous acquisition of Games Marketing Services company PublishMe, further solidifying its position in the Middle Eastern and Turkish markets.
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Nazara Arm Soon To Roll Out Android Beta Version Of Its Made-In-India Game
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7m ago
Medial
Nazara Publishing is set to launch the Android beta version of its game 'Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G): Domination' on December 22. This move follows the acquisition of a 93% stake in AFK Gaming by Nazara's subsidiary, NODWIN Gaming, for INR 7.6 crore. In a bid to expand its business, Nazara recently raised INR 855 crore through the issuance of preference shares.
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Nazara’s NODWIN Buys Ninja Global FZCO For $3.57 Mn
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Nazara Technologies, an Indian gaming firm, has acquired a majority stake in NODWIN Gaming, an esports company. The deal was made through a secondary transaction for a cash consideration of $1.32 million, with the remaining stake acquired through the issuance of preference shares. This acquisition will support NODWIN's expansion into global emerging markets, allowing them to provide better solutions to publishers and brands in the Middle East and Turkey.
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Nazara’s Absolute Sports acquires TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com
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3m ago
Medial
Absolute Sports, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies and the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, has signed definitive agreements to acquire TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com from Titan Insider Digital. The acquisition, valued at $1.25 million (approximately Rs 10.5 crore), is an all-cash asset purchase via Absolute Sports' U.S. subsidiary, Sportskeeda Inc., and is expected to close within 45 days. This acquisition aims to strengthen Sportskeeda's presence in the combat sports segment and expand its reach in the U.S. market. Ajay Pratap Singh, CEO of Absolute Sports, stated that the acquisition aligns with the company's vision to be a leading destination for wrestling content worldwide. TJRWrestling, and ITRWrestling, collectively attract 1.7 million monthly active users and generate 4.6 million monthly pageviews, primarily from North America. In 2024, the two platforms reported combined revenues of $722,000 (approximately Rs 6.1 crore). Nazara has a history of strategic acquisitions to expand its digital media and gaming portfolio. In 2019, it acquired a 67% stake in Sportskeeda for Rs 44 crore. Other acquisitions include Nextwave Multimedia, Nodwin Gaming, Paper Boat Apps (Kiddopia), WildWorks, and a 47.7% stake in Moonshine Technology, the parent company of PokerBaazi, for Rs 832 crore. In 2024, Nazara acquired Comic Con India for Rs 55 crore through its subsidiary Nodwin Gaming and UK's Fusebox Games for $27.2 million. In January 2025, it purchased two mobile games, King of Thieves and CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars, from Zeptolab for $7.7 million. Nazara has also set aside $100 million for future mergers and acquisitions to further its global expansion strategy.
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Nazara’s NODWIN Gaming invests INR 33 Cr in German firm Freaks 4U Gaming via convertible note
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
NODWIN Gaming, the esports subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, has invested INR 33.26 Cr in Freaks 4U Gaming GmbH through a convertible note. Freaks 4U Gaming is a global marketing services company for gaming and esports, with expertise in PC-based games. NODWIN Gaming, on the other hand, excels in mobile gaming and dominates emerging markets like India. By collaborating, they aim to appeal to global brands and game publishers, offering a seamless operation in both emerging and developed markets.
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Nazara’s NODWIN Gaming Partners Global Esports Federation To Fuel Expansion
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
NODWIN Gaming, the esports subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, has signed an agreement with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to become the portfolio management company for emerging markets in South and Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Southeast Asia. With this deal, NODWIN Gaming has gained exclusive rights to create and market GEF-licensed esports events in over 20 countries, including India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Bahrain. The company aims to expand globally and leverage its partnership with GEF to provide esports opportunities to youth in emerging markets.
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