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WinZO Partners With Telangana’s Leading Institutions To Empower Future Game Developers

In an era where gaming is emerging as a powerful force for economic growth, job creation, and cultural expression, WinZO is proud to announce the launch of ‘Pitch Day’ at the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) in Hyderabad. This transformative initiative, forged in collaboration with Telangana’s top institutions—ISB, IIT, and IIIT—represents a bold vision to elevate India as a global gaming leader.

With a dream to create a $60 billion gaming industry within the next decade, WinZO is extending its expertise, resources, and network to empower India’s brightest game developers, startups, and students. Through ‘Pitch Day,’ participants can secure funding of up to $500,000, gain mentorship from visionary investors like Kalaari Capital, Makers Fund, and Courtside, and tap into the insights of veteran game developers. This initiative is a call to action for those ready to reshape the future of gaming in India, aiming to close the gap between India’s vast gaming audience and its relatively modest share of the global gaming market.

“We built WinZO with a dream—to spark an era of innovation and impact in gaming that resonates globally but speaks to the Indian soul,” said Paavan Nanda, Co-founder of WinZO. “India’s talent is limitless, and it’s time to empower this talent to lead the next wave of global gaming. Through Pitch Day, we’re offering a unique platform for entrepreneurs to harness their passion and skills, transforming dreams into reality. We believe that India has the potential to go beyond just consuming games; we can be the world’s most vibrant hub for game creation.”

WinZO’s ‘Pitch Day’ opens the door to innovation for developers creating culturally relevant games or solutions addressing critical issues like sustainable development, health, and wellness. Participants pioneering in fields such as payments, game operations, cybersecurity, or gaming business models are invited to pitch groundbreaking ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

With over 200 million users and more than 100 games on its platform, WinZO is no stranger to growth. The platform’s unprecedented reach and scale illustrate the potential of India’s gaming industry. With a $50 million Global Game Developer Fund, WinZO has already supported game-changing startups like Upskillz, IndiGG, Village Studio, and Glip. Now, with ‘Pitch Day,’ WinZO aims to shape an inclusive and prosperous gaming ecosystem that empowers new talent and sparks an entrepreneurial revolution within India’s borders and beyond.

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Globally, the gaming industry has surpassed $300 billion, with over 3.3 billion players. Yet, while India contributes 20% of the global player base, its market share stands at a modest $3 billion. Through initiatives like ‘Pitch Day,’ WinZO aims to inspire a new generation of Indian game developers, not just to bridge this gap but to lead it. By targeting a $60 billion opportunity in India’s gaming sector, WinZO’s mission goes beyond economic growth; it seeks to cultivate creativity, resilience, and purpose in India’s gaming community.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister has championed India’s tech prowess and the potential of gaming to create new-age jobs, making initiatives like ‘Pitch Day’ pivotal in achieving these aspirations. With affordable data, a booming smartphone market, and a flourishing ecosystem of tech innovators, India stands on the brink of a transformative decade. By investing in India’s brightest minds, WinZO aims to unlock unparalleled opportunities, galvanize the nation’s gaming industry, and propel India to a leading position on the global gaming stage.

As WinZO partners with India’s top institutions to cultivate this vision, ‘Pitch Day’ promises to be more than just an event—it is the start of a movement. A movement where Indian talent is celebrated, supported, and elevated to the global stage, redefining what it means to be a creator, an innovator, and a game-changer.

About WinZO

WinZO sounds like a fascinating platform! It’s impressive how they’ve managed to create such a large and diverse community of gamers. With over 200 million registered users and support for 14 languages, they seem to be making a significant impact, especially in Tier 2 to Tier 5 cities in India. Their focus on personalized multiplayer experiences and a unique micro-transaction model is quite innovative. It must be exciting to see how they continue to grow and shape the Indian gaming ecosystem. Is there something specific you’d like to know more about WinZO or any particular aspect of their platform that interests you?

WinZO, a series-C funded venture, has raised $100 million from Marquee gaming and entertainment investors such as Griffin Gaming Partners, Courtside Ventures, Makers Fund, all of whom made their first investment in the Indian start-up ecosystem through WinZO.

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