Nazara raises ₹733.5 crore to fund acquisitions and AI-led game development

Nazara Technologies is raising ₹733.5 crore through a preferential equity issue, led by incoming CEO Raymond Stauffer’s ₹583 crore investment. The gaming company plans to deploy the capital toward acquisitions, growth in existing businesses, owned IP, AI-enabled game development and operating capabilities.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 16:55 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

Nazara Technologies will raise ₹733.5 crore through a preferential equity issue, led by incoming CEO Raymond Stauffer, to strengthen its balance sheet and fund acquisitions, existing-business growth, owned IP, AI-enabled game development and operating capabilities.

Why this matters

The funding follows Nazara’s recent signals on a ₹733.5 crore preferential issue, including approval of the issue and Raymond Stauffer’s planned ₹583 crore investment, sharpening its push into acquisitions and AI-led gaming.

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