Krafton Inc. announced that on the 23rd, Ambassador of India to Korea Goranglal Das visited the company's headquarters in Seoul and had a friendly conversation to discuss ways to expand technological cooperation and investment in the Indian market.
The discussion was attended by Ambassador of India to Korea Goranglal Das, Deputy Ambassador Nishi Kant Singh, Krafton Chairman of the Board Jang Byung-kyu, and Krafton India and Emerging Markets Business Director Kim Nak-hyung. Participants shared insights into the current state of the Indian tech industry and startup ecosystem in key technology areas such as AI, content, and digital entertainment, and exchanged views on collaboration and investment opportunities at the private sector level.
At the center of the discussion was the "Krafton-Naver-Mirae Asset Unicorn Growth Fund," which Krafton is co-founding with Naver and Mirae Asset Group. The fund, valued at up to KRW 1 trillion, aims to make mid- to long-term investments in Asian technology companies and startups. Krafton's addition to the fund is expected to expand its investment in promising Indian technology companies.
Ambassador Goranglal Das of India to South Korea said, “India is growing into a key hub for global technological innovation, and the expansion of long-term investment by Korean companies is significant,” adding, “Investment led by private companies will contribute to the growth of Indian technology companies and startups and their entry into the global market.”
Jang Byung-kyu, Chairman of Krafton’s Board of Directors, said, “India is a strategic partner country where we have built local trust and presence through ‘Battleground Mobile India.’ Through the Unicorn Growth Fund, we plan to expand cooperation with promising Indian companies in various industrial fields beyond gaming.”
Krafton plans to leverage its Unicorn Growth Fund to continue investing in major Indian technology companies and explore collaborative opportunities that connect technology and industry in the local market.
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