TalkEsport is India’s esports media platform that has been running since 2011 and it has enough followers to consume its content related to the esports industry. Saswat Ventures saw potential in TalkEsport to succeed globally in the esports industry and backed it with an impressive $1 million investment in its Pre-Series A funding round.
Deepak Ojha, Founder and CEO of TalkEsport, talked about Saswat Ventures becoming their strategic partner with an investment of $1 million. He said their aim is to enhance the esports ecosystem and the gaming experiences of audiences globally. Mr. BL Sharma, who runs Saswat Ventures, also shared his excitement about investing in TalkEsport. According to Mr. Sharma, TalkEsport has the potential to engage and entertain gamers worldwide.
TalkEsport is planning to use the money wisely so that it can fulfil the expectations of Saswat Ventures and gamers worldwide. According to Ojha, TalkEsport will work on its website to make it more user-friendly and interesting for esports enthusiasts. The company will also launch a mobile application where users can access global news related to the esports industry, live scores, interviews, and participate in esports tournaments.
Additionally, TalkEsport is planning to open a production studio in Mumbai with the investment amount. The studio will be focused on creating new content IPs for global audiences, whether they are videos or texts. According to Pranav Nalawade, Editor-in-chief of TalkEsport, they understand the importance of podcasts, short-form content, and analytical stories to engage audiences, and they aim to make all such content in their studio for Indian and International audiences.
The Esports industry in India is growing at an impressive rate, which has inspired many people to make investments in this sector. Earlier this year in February, Esports professionals Abjijeet ‘Ghatak’ Andhare and Sunny ‘Fea’ Lohia started a company named Trident Gaming.
The Prime Minister of India also met with stakeholders from the esports industry in April 2024 and discussed the development opportunities. This partnership between TalkEsport and Saswat Ventures will boost the esports industry in India and contribute globally as well.
