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KRAFTON India has invested in Shuru, a hyperlocal community app, during a Series A funding round. The round was led by KRAFTON India with participation from Omidyar Network India and Eximius Ventures.

PRIVATEMay 22, 2025

Round Type

Series A

GurgaonSoftware

Investors

Omidyar Network IndiaEximius VenturesKrafton India

Description

KRAFTON India announces its investment in Shuru, a fast-growing hyperlocal community app delivering local updates across India. The Series A funding round aims to enhance community engagement and broaden market reach for KRAFTON's games. With over 2 million active users, Shuru continues to empower local communities. This collaboration will drive grassroots-level connectivity in India's digital ecosystem.

Quick answer

Shuru raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A round, dated May 22, 2025. Investors: Omidyar Network India, Eximius Ventures and Krafton India. Shuru is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

How much did Shuru raise?
Shuru raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A round on May 22, 2025.
Who invested in Shuru?
Omidyar Network India, Eximius Ventures and Krafton India are named as investors in this round.
What does Shuru do?
Shuru is a fast-growing hyperlocal community app that delivers local updates and connects users across India.
Where is Shuru based and how big is it?
Shuru is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Who are the decision-makers at Shuru?
Fundz holds 2 contacts at Shuru. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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  • Cursor raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on April 21, 2025.
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  • Ajna Lens raised an undisclosed amount (Corporate Round) on July 5, 2025.
  • Bild AI raised $3.1M (Seed) on July 5, 2025.
  • Massive Dynamic raised $3.5M (Pre-Seed) on July 4, 2025.
  • Nordic Air Defence raised $3M (Pre-Seed) on July 3, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Shuru

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

About

Shuru is a fast-growing hyperlocal community app that delivers local updates and connects users across India. It provides general trending updates, local shop information, buy-sell listings, and classifieds, empowering communities with over 2 million monthly active users. The app aims to redefine how Indians live, work, and interact by fostering civic engagement and business development. With a significant number of locations on board and a growing user base, Shuru is positioned as a leader in the hyperlocal platform space.

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