About OTT Video sector in Bengaluru, India
The OTT Video sector in Bengaluru, India comprises 91 companies, including 29 funded companies having collectively raised $515M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 8 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
OTT Video sector in Bengaluru, India has seen 3 acquisitions.
This sector includes media companies offering video content using Over the top (OTT) bypassing cable, broadcast television or telecommunication channels. Also covers companies that offer solutions to streaming providers and consumers enabling them to provide and watch OTT videos.
OTT Video sector is also known as Online Video Services, Web TV, OTT Networks or OTT Platforms.
Includes online platforms, software, tech-enabled services, and innovative hardware that help in streaming OTT video content, including UGC-driven content to consumers. Companies that offer enterprise video solutions, learning solutions, video surveillance and monitoring solutions, companies providing solutions for advertisement and marketing, video conferencing and video chat solutions, and social platforms. Companies that offer TV broadcasting services, cable networks, technology providers for creating film & TV content, content creation studios, and set-top box providers. Any type of video creation tools and mirroring devices that have enterprise applications are excluded.
Top OTT Video Companies in Bengaluru, India
There are 91 OTT Video startups in Bengaluru, India which include Amagi, Rigi, Loco, Sensara, Dashverse. Out of these, 29 startups are funded, with 8 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 5 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of BITS Pilani, IIT Bombay and IIM Bangalore.
Here is the list of top OTT Video startups in Bengaluru, India
1. Amagi
Provider of cloud solutions for broadcast, streaming, and advertising industries. The company offers cloud modernization services, assisting with the transition from legacy infrastructure. It unifies streaming workflows for live, linear, and VOD content. The company also provides monetization solutions, including dynamic ad insertion and a marketplace. Offerings include channel origination, media management, and distribution services.
Key facts about Amagi
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $364M
- Investors: Nadathur, Premji Invest and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Nov 01, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 505 Competitors
2. Rigi
Platform offering to create & sell online courses. It enables users to monetize their following on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and more. It allows content creators to create groups and connect with their fans. Available on both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Rigi
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $25M
- Investors: Peak XV Partners, Accel and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 18, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 67 Competitors
3. Loco
Social platform for gamers. It offers a live game streaming app that allows users to play and watch various eSports videos. The app is available for Android users. It monetizes through in-app ads and purchases.
Key facts about Loco
4. Sensara
Sensara is a mobile app which acts as a remote and a TV guide that gives information about TV shows and its related content. The remote feature works on infrared so the phones equipped with IR work seamlessly. For other phones, the company is taking pre-orders for a device which will fit into the phone jack and turn it into a remote. Raised $750K from Google Country Head, India Products - Lalitesh Katragadda, and Bangalore based firm - Gana Yantrika Systems.
Key facts about Sensara
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $750K
- Investors: Athera, Gana Yantrika Systems and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 05, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 22 of 487 Competitors
5. Dashverse
Provider of an AI engine and platform for digital storytelling. It provides tools for creating and distributing short-form video and webcomics. It offers a studio enabling users to produce comics with integrated AI tools. The platform integrates AI-powered creation with applications for launching and monetizing stories.
Key facts about Dashverse
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $18M
- Investors: Peak XV Partners, Z47 and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 12, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 11 of 459 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the OTT Video sector in Bengaluru
14 OTT Video startups in Bengaluru were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 3 |
2023 | 7 |
2022 | 8 |
2021 | 9 |
2020 | 14 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 6 |
Stage-wise distribution of OTT Video sector companies in Bengaluru
Out of the total 91 OTT Video companies in Bengaluru, 29 have secured funding. Among them, 8 have reached Series A or higher, and 5 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 91
Funded - 29
Series A+ - 8
Series B+ - 5
Series C+ - 5
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 91 |
Funded | 29 |
Series A+ | 8 |
Series B+ | 5 |
Series C+ | 5 |
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Funding Trends in the OTT Video sector in Bengaluru
Total funding year-on-year in the OTT Video sector in Bengaluru
The OTT Video sector in Bengaluru saw a total funding of more than $417M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $247M. There has been a total funding of $267K in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $267K |
2025 | $13M |
2024 | $6.17M |
2023 | $13.8M |
2022 | $247M |
2021 | $122M |
2020 | $4.18M |
2019 | $3.13M |
2018 | $3.11M |
2017 | $4.32M |
Recent Funding Rounds in OTT Video in Bengaluru
In the year 2026, till January 2026, OTT Video companies in Bengaluru have raised $267K in equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in OTT Video companies in Bengaluru:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 1375 | Jan 08, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 1337 | Aug 12, 2025 | ||
Series A | 1333 | Sep 18, 2024 | ||
Seed | 1696 | Jul 25, 2024 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 1956 | 2024 |
Top Investors in OTT Video in Bengaluru
Accel is the top investor in OTT Video companies in Bengaluru based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in OTT Video companies in Bengaluru:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Cambridge (United States) | - | |
Redwood City (United States) | - | |
San Jose (United States) | - | |
Bengaluru (India) |
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M&A activity in OTT Video sector in Bengaluru
In the year 2024, till September 2024, 1 acquisition happened in OTT Video sector in Bengaluru.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in OTT Video sector in Bengaluru:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 26, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 26, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 08, 2018 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 14, 2018 |
Acquisition trends in OTT Video sector in Bengaluru
Here are the acquisition trends in OTT Video sector in Bengaluru:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most OTT Video companies in Bengaluru
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the OTT Video in Bengaluru
Most number of OTT Video startups in Bengaluru have been founded by alumni from BITS Pilani, IIT Bombay and IIM Bangalore.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | 4 |
IIT Bombay | 3 |
IIM Bangalore | 2 |
IIT Kharagpur | 2 |
Faculty of Management Studies | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 1 |
IIM Calcutta | 1 |
IIT Delhi | 1 |
Total funding in OTT Video companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Bengaluru
In the last 10 years, IIT Bombay graduates' OTT Video companies in Bengaluru have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Pennsylvania and Wharton School alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Bombay | $367M |
University of Pennsylvania | $51M |
Wharton School | $51M |
BITS Pilani | $47.3M |
Faculty of Management Studies | $18M |
IIT Kharagpur | $18M |
University of Delhi | $18M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $5M |
Harvard Business School | $4M |
Harvard University | $4M |
Top News in OTT Video in Bengaluru
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Amagi Launches AI-Powered Smart Scheduler for Content ProgrammingExpress Computer•Apr 09, 2025•Amagi
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Amagi and Olyzon Announce Collaboration to Facilitate the Delivery of Innovative Advertising Campaigns on CTVBusiness News This Week•Mar 21, 2025•Amagi, Olyzon
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Amagi Commends Strategic Evolution as Content Providers Embrace Unified Distribution ModelsMedia Bulletins•Jan 31, 2025•Amagi
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Report: Viewers prefer multiple viewing options on single platformAdvanced Television•Jan 31, 2025•Amagi
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Amagi’s 14th Global FAST Report reveals a shift towards Unified Distribution Strategies among content providersBusiness News This Week•Jan 31, 2025•Amagi
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