KRAFTON, NAVER and Mirae Asset Launch Rs 6,000 Crore India-Focused Unicorn Growth Fund
Chennai, December 19, 2025: KRAFTON Inc. has announced the launch of a landmark India-focused Asian fund totaling up to Rs 6,000 crore, in partnership with NAVER and Mirae Asset. The KRAFTON-NAVER-MIRAEASSET Unicorn Growth Investment Fund will target leading technology companies across Asia, with India at the heart of its investment strategy.
The initiative reinforces India’s position as a critical market in KRAFTON’s long-term growth roadmap, building on years of investment and ecosystem development. India’s fast-evolving tech and startup ecosystem—spanning AI, fintech, content, logistics, and other innovation-led sectors—has made the country a promising destination for global capital.
KRAFTON, which has already invested over USD 200 million in India’s digital entertainment market, will contribute Rs 1,230 crore as an initial investment. Together with NAVER, Mirae Asset, and external investors, the fund is expected to begin operations in January 2026 with a size of over Rs 3,000 crore, eventually scaling up to Rs 6,000 crore. The fund will be managed by Mirae Asset Venture India.
Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO of KRAFTON India, said:
“This collaboration among Korea’s leading companies will generate meaningful synergies. Our participation in this fund aims to discover sustainable businesses in India that create social and economic value beyond gaming. By exploring opportunities in consumer goods, sports, media, and healthcare, we plan to position ourselves as a trusted brand for the people.”
Choi In-hyuk, President of Naver Tech Business, added:
“We are pleased to collaborate with KRAFTON, which has built a strong foundation in India. Leveraging Naver’s platform, content, and AI capabilities, we aim to jointly support the discovery of innovative Indian companies and contribute to the expansion of the local technology ecosystem.”
This marks the first-ever collaboration between KRAFTON, NAVER, and Mirae Asset in India, bringing together three leading Korean majors in a unified strategic alliance. The fund represents the next stage in KRAFTON’s India journey, expanding its focus beyond gaming to a wider set of promising tech sectors.
