KRAFTON India
Nikita Makhija is a seasoned professional in corporate development and investment, currently serving at KRAFTON India since April 2022, focusing on investments in the gaming, media, entertainment, and deep tech sectors across India and MENA. Prior to this role, Nikita held positions as an Investment Associate at CaHa Capital and as an Equity Research Associate at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where responsibilities included comprehensive equity research, financial modeling, and market trend analysis specifically within the commodity and specialty chemicals industries. Earlier experience includes internships at FIS and TISS, showcasing a diverse skill set in risk assessment and social entrepreneurship. Nikita holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and has participated in a student exchange program at KEDGE Business School.
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Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies with a goal to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services. KRAFTON India has established itself as a trailblazer in the gaming industry, driven by its unwavering commitment to delivering distinctive and enjoyable gaming experiences. We take immense pride in our premier entertainment properties that include highly popular titles like BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, Garuda Saga, Defense Derby, New State Mobile. These games have not only captured the hearts of Indian players but have also played a pivotal role in fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem in the country. By organizing India-centric events and delivering localized content, KRAFTON India has made substantial contributions to the growth of e-sports in India. With an active investment approach, KRAFTON India has strategically channeled over $150 million into the Indian market over between 2021 to 2023 and recently announced another 150$ million to the Indian start-up ecosystem for the next two years. These investments primarily target gaming, technology start-ups, and media and entertainment sectors. With an India-first approach, KRAFTON remains committed to fostering holistic growth of the gaming and startup ecosystem in the country and as a part of this objective, KRAFTON launched KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator in October 2023 (KIGI).