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Revenue · FY 2025
₹585.18 Cr
▲ 123% YoY
Net loss · FY 2025
₹127.26 Cr
Net margin -21.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
-₹93.54 Cr
EBITDA margin -16%
Authorised capital
₹96.77 Lakh
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹53.73 Lakh
Issued & subscribed
Company age
8 yrs
Est. 2018
Employees · EPFO
982
Provident fund records
Directors on board
3
As per MCA filings
About Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited
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Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited is a private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, a subsidiary of Pocket Fm Corp.. It operates in the online entertainment platforms segment of the internet and digital services sector. It was incorporated on 28 September 2018 and has been in existence for over 8 years.
Its director Rohan Nayak is #1,673 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U74999KA2018PTC182589. Its GSTIN is 29AAKCP0895M1ZL (Karnataka). The company holds 3 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹96.77 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹53.73 Lakh. It was formerly known as Pocket Fm Private Limited. It is led by directors including Kanaganamaradi Srinivasagowda Nishanth and Rohan Nayak.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Bangalore, Karnataka.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹585.18 Cr, a growth of 123% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹127.26 Cr (net margin -21.7%) and EBITDA of -₹93.54 Cr (EBITDA margin -16%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 222% over three years.
The company has about 982 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Pocket FM. Court records list 11 cases involving the company, including 8 filed by the company and 3 filed against it; 5 cases are pending. The company has 13 deals on record (10 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹534.35 Cr; the latest was in August 2024. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 11 overdue payments to 6 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website pocketfm.in.
Company details
CIN U74999KA2018PTC182589
Registration Number 182589
Incorporation Date 28 September 2018
ROC Bangalore
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2025
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2025
Parent Company Pocket Fm Corp.
Compliance Status Active Compliant
CIN history
Pocket Entertainment Ventures has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U74999HR2018PTC076100. The current CIN is U74999KA2018PTC182589, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U74999KA2018PTC182589 | Current |
| U74999HR2018PTC076100 | Previous |
Key People
Harsha Deepak Kumar Nominee Director Kanaganamaradi Srinivasagowda Nishanth Director Rohan Nayak Director Recognitions & Rankings of Pocket Entertainment Ventures
Contact details
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited's registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Its website is pocketfm.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered AddressIndiqube Royal Arcade No. 6 80 Feet Road, Khb Colony Koramangala Industrial Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560034
- IndustryInternet, Online Entertainment Platforms
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Brands
Pocket Entertainment Ventures operates one associated brand: Pocket FM. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| An audio streaming platform for series and stories is operated. | pocketfm.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Pocket Entertainment Ventures is information and communication. In detail, this covers data processing, hosting and related activities; web portal.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J7 | Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portal |
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Financials of Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availablePocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited reported revenue of ₹585.18 Cr (up 123% YoY) for FY 2025.
Revenue · FY 2025
₹585.18 Cr ▲ 123%
Net loss · FY 2025
₹127.26 Cr margin -21.7%
EBITDA · FY 2025
-₹93.54 Cr margin -16%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 123%
3 years · compounded
▲ 222%
EBITDA CAGR growth
3 years · compounded
▲ 18%
5 years · compounded
▼ 96%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 222% over three years, including 123% growth in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹127.26 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | -16% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -21.7% | ||||
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Board of directors of Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited
Pocket Entertainment Ventures has 3 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harsha Deepak Kumar Also directs: Exponent Energy Private Limited, Borntorise Technologies Private Limited, Keyaro Edutech Private Limited and 1 more | Nominee Director | 17 Aug 2020 | 6 Years 2 Months | Current |
| Kanaganamaradi Srinivasagowda Nishanth | Director | 28 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Rohan Nayak | Director | 28 Sep 2018 | 8 Years 1 Months | Current |
Auditor
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited is audited by B S R & Co. LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| B S R & Co. LLP | FY 2024 | 101248W/W-100022 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Deals & funding
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited has 13 deals on record (10 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹534.35 Cr; the latest was in August 2024.
Total deals
13
Funding rounds
10
Secondary share transfers
3
Disclosed funding
₹534.35 Cr
Deals on record (5 of 13)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Funding round | ₹167.66 Cr | Investors: Pocket FM Corp |
| Jan 2024 | Funding round | ₹58.3 Lakh | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jan 2024 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Pocket FM Corp Seller: Lightspeed India Partners |
| Aug 2023 | Funding round | ₹57.06 Cr | Investors: Pocket FM Corp |
| Dec 2022 | Funding round | ₹113.02 Cr | Investors: Pocket FM Corp |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited has 11 court cases on record: 8 filed by Pocket Entertainment Ventures, 3 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 6 are disposed.
Total cases
11
Filed by the company
8
Filed against the company
3
Pending
5
Disposed
6
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| District courts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 11)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Mebigo Labs Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Mebigo Labs Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed by the company against Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited & Anr. | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Court case (FAO(OS) (COMM)) | Filed by the company against Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited | Disposed |
| High Court of Delhi | Commercial suit | Filed against the company by Mebigo Labs Private Limited | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 11 overdue payments to 6 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 6)
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited has a workforce of 982 employees on its EPFO records as of Nov 24, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
982
Active EPFO establishments
1
Employee growth
-7.27%
GST
Pocket Entertainment Ventures has 3 GST registrations: 3 active.
Total GSTINs
3
Active
3
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAKCP0895M1ZL | Karnataka | Active | 22 May 2023 |
| 29AAKCP0895M2ZK | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jun 2025 |
| 06AAKCP0895M1ZT | Haryana | Active | 03 Jul 2019 |
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Recent activity
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited has 4 board changes on record since 2018: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Harsha Deepak Kumar was appointed as Nominee Director on 17 Aug 2020.
AGM
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2025 as per latest MCA records.
Filing
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2025 with Roc Bangalore.
Appointed
Harsha Deepak Kumar was appointed as Nominee Director.
Ceased
Soaib Grewal ceased to be Nominee Director.
Appointed
Kanaganamaradi Srinivasagowda Nishanth was appointed as Director.
Appointed
Rohan Nayak was appointed as Director.
Incorporation
28 Sep 2018
Pocket Entertainment Ventures Private Limited was registered on 28 Sep 2018 with Roc Bangalore & aged 8 years 1 month as per MCA records.
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Pocket Entertainment Ventures is an active private limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in online entertainment platforms, within the internet industry. It was incorporated on 28 September 2018 (8+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999KA2018PTC182589.
Pocket Entertainment Ventures has 3 current directors:
- Harsha Deepak Kumar - Nominee Director
- Kanaganamaradi Srinivasagowda Nishanth - Director
- Rohan Nayak - Director
The latest financial statements of Pocket Entertainment Ventures on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from FY 2019 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Pocket Entertainment Ventures is 29AAKCP0895M1ZL, registered in Karnataka. The company has 3 GST registrations in all, of which 3 are active. Other active GSTINs include 29AAKCP0895M2ZK (Karnataka), 06AAKCP0895M1ZT (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Pocket Entertainment Ventures is U74999KA2018PTC182589. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Pocket Entertainment Ventures has 11 court cases on record: 8 filed by the company and 3 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Pocket Entertainment Ventures was incorporated on 28 September 2018, making it 8+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
Pocket Entertainment Ventures has 13 deals on record (10 funding rounds, 3 secondary share transfers), with disclosed funding of ₹534.35 Cr; the latest was in August 2024.
Harsha Deepak Kumar was appointed as Nominee Director on 17 Aug 2020. Soaib Grewal ceased to be Nominee Director on 07 Aug 2020. Kanaganamaradi Srinivasagowda Nishanth was appointed as Director on 28 Sep 2018. Pocket Entertainment Ventures has 4 board changes on record in total.
Pocket Entertainment Ventures has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 11 overdue payments to 6 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 24 Apr 2024.
Pocket Entertainment Ventures can be reached through the website pocketfm.in. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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