Kuku Plans ₹3,500 Cr IPO, Files Confidential DRHP Ahead of Public Listing

Kuku Technologies, which is the owner of the digital platforms Kuku FM and Kuku TV, has submitted an initial public offering (IPO) application in India, which means they plan to be publicly traded so that investors can purchase stock.

According to sources close to Kuku Technologies, it is anticipated that the IPO will be for between ₹2,500 crores and ₹3,500 crores; however, once these funds are secured from selling stock, Kuku Technologies’ estimated Overall Combined Total Value will be nearly ₹15,000 crores, making Kuku Technologies an attractive U.S.-based firm in which to invest during this calendar year.

According to sources familiar with the situation, Kuku Technologies may be combined through both the issuance of new shares along with the sale of previously issued shares currently held by previous stockholders. Of the proceeds raised through sales of newly issued stocks will be used for furthering the development of new product offerings and utilizing artificial intelligence-based technologies, expanding globally into international markets, and continuing to strengthen the entire technological ecosystem supporting its products and services offered through its brand.

Kuku-FM has established a significant presence in the vernacular (native language) content space in India since its establishment in 2018. The core of Kuku is an audio-based storytelling platform that meets the needs of individuals who want to listen to stories rather than read them. Over the course of its operation, Kuku has expanded into other content formats with the launch of Kuku-TV and, more recently, Guru, which is an edutainment platform providing content designed for educational purposes based on consumption patterns of people who are knowledge-seeking.

Kuku FM has secured investment from notable venture capitalists such as Fundamentum Partnership; Krafton; Vertex Ventures; Granite Asia; India Quotient; IFC; and 3one4 Capital. Additionally, the company’s high-profile investor base is bolstered by former Indian cricket captain M.S. Dhoni, who has also invested in the company.

Kuku’s fast-growing Kuku-TV business launched in late-2024 and is a mobile-first microdramas platform that produces short micro-episode microdrama videos made specifically for viewing on smartphones. Industry sources estimate that Kuku-TV has exceeded 200 million downloads and has a high engagement rate in regional markets.

Kuku is said to have over 10 million subscription service users and over 400 million downloads across its product line. Their library includes thousands of hours of both audio and video content across many different Indian languages. They are also exploring international distribution opportunities, especially targeting the Indian diaspora in places like the US.

Kotak Mahindra Capital, Jefferies, JM Financial and Axis Capital are reportedly handling the underwriting for this offering. So far, the company has not provided any information regarding their intent to file an IPO.

The confidentiality of this filing route allows for the regulatory review process to begin ahead of any public disclosure of a company’s financial results, a trend that is becoming more popular among fast-growing companies that intend to go public.

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