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Kuku FM

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Vernacular Podcasting Platform that creates, produces, markets and distributes exclusive premium audio contents in the form of audiobooks, stories, summaries, courses and more

Mumbai, IndiaFounded 2018eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2025
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 1–2k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Kuku FM

KuKu FM is a leading digital platform in India that offers a diverse range of audio content including audiobooks, stories, podcasts, shows, and audio courses. The platform serves a wide array of clients, from individual content creators to large brands looking to engage with audiences through audio media. Operating primarily in the Indian market, KuKu FM hosts the highest number of creators in any Indian language, making it a significant player in the regional audio content space.

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KuKu FM's business model revolves around providing a free application that allows creators to publish their content and connect with a large audience. The platform makes money through exclusive tie-ups with content-producing platforms and brands, offering them access to its extensive network and advanced in-app analytics. These analytics provide creators with comprehensive insights into their audience and content performance, enabling them to optimize their offerings and increase engagement.

The company promotes content that resonates with human emotions and connects with people on a personal level. KuKu FM also invests in promising concepts, providing creators with the necessary support and guidance to maximize their potential. With a community of over 2.5 million users, the platform offers one-on-one sessions with top creators across India, fostering collaboration and idea-sharing.

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At a glance

Founded
2018
Headquarters
Mumbai, India
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

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Investors

16 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Series A10 investors entered at this stage

  • 3one4 Capital
  • India Quotient
  • Vertex Holdings
  • Krafton
  • Verlinvest
  • FBC Venture Partners
  • V-CUBE USA
  • Fundamentum
  • Paramark Ventures
  • Tonmoy Shingal

Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇮🇳 India98.2%
🇩🇪 Germany0.3%
🇮🇩 Indonesia0.2%
🇰🇷 South Korea0.2%
🇳🇬 Nigeria0.2%
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Web traffic by country
460K monthly visits
across markets
🇮🇳 India71.9%
🇵🇰 Pakistan9%
🇺🇸 United States3.3%
🇧🇩 Bangladesh1.5%
🇵🇭 Philippines1.1%
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