Investment Strategies for Gaming, Sports and Interactive Media with Lumikai #235

Closing out the Indian series  in build up to the Indian
Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Salone Sehgal,
Founding General Partner, Lumikai





In this episode of the SportsTech All-Stars podcast, Salone
Sehgal, founding general partner of Lumikai, discusses her
journey in the Indian sports ecosystem, focusing on the
intersection of media, gaming, and technology. She shares
insights on the evolution of the Indian gaming market, investment
strategies, and the future of esports in India. Salone emphasizes
the importance of building relationships with founders and
highlights the significant growth potential in the Indian gaming
and entertainment sectors.





Takeaways


- Salone Sehgal is the founding general partner at Lumikai,
India's first media gaming and tech stage fund.


- Lumikai focuses on investing in interactive media, gaming, and
technology, managing over $75 million.


- The Indian gaming market has seen a Cambrian explosion due to
mobile accessibility and affordable data.


- Esports has become an official sport in India, indicating its
growing importance in the sports ecosystem.


- Salone's investment strategy includes building relationships
with founders before they seek funding.


- The average Indian consumes a significant amount of data,
driving demand for interactive content.


- Gaming is now a major revenue generator, surpassing traditional
media like Bollywood.


- Lumikai's approach includes a five-pillar framework to support
portfolio companies.


- The future of esports in India looks promising, with increasing
youth engagement and cultural relevance.


- Salone believes the next decade will see significant changes in
the Indian sports and gaming landscape.





To learn more, visit: https://www.lumikai.com/





Get in touch with Salone Sehgal at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/salone-sehgal-b758693





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Chapters


00:00 Exploring the Indian Sports Ecosystem


04:37 The Rise of Gaming and Interactive Media


09:38 Investment Strategies and Success Stories


17:10 Identifying Market Gaps and Future Trends


21:45 The Emergence of Esports in India


25:52 Looking Ahead: What's Next for Lumikai?