Gaming
BeBetta App experiences phenomenal growth, attracts 550K users in a month
Mumbai: BeBetta, the leading free-to-play sports prediction platform, is thrilled to announce an extraordinary surge in userbase and downloads, solidifying its position as a premier player in the non-RMG gaming sector. In just one month, the app has attracted a staggering 550K users, catapulting it to the number six spot on Google Play in India’s sports category. With an impressive 40 per cent user engagement rate, the platform has seen 500,000 predictions placed and 150,000 community posts created by its vibrant user community.
The BeBetta app’s remarkable growth is a testament to its unique offering and the dedicated community it has fostered. The top cities contributing to this success include Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore. The user base consists of 82 per cent males and 18 per cent females, showcasing its widespread appeal across demographics.
BeBetta CEO and founder Meet Shah said, “We are thrilled to witness this unprecedented growth in such a short span. It reflects our commitment to providing an engaging and rewarding platform for sports enthusiasts. BeBetta is not just about betting; it’s about building a thriving community where users can share their passion for sports.”
In addition to this phenomenal growth, BeBetta is excited to introduce the BeBetta Rewards Bonanza (BRB), a two-week rewards festival commencing on 5 November. This festival is perfectly timed to coincide with the festive season of Diwali and the grand finale of the Cricket World Cup (CWC).
BeBetta Rewards Bonanza (BRB) aims to redefine user engagement and rewards in the non-RMG sector. The festival boasts over 50 carefully selected rewards, with the initial launch on 5 November which could range from trending gadgets to luxury items and unique experiences.
BeBetta is committed to being a user-centric platform that prioritises customer satisfaction, and the BeBetta Rewards Bonanza (BRB) is a testament to that commitment.
Gaming
MTG gaming chief Benninghoff joins NODWIN board as esports firm primes for IPO
The Gurugram-based esports firm is pursuing a public listing, has returned to profitability and is growing revenues by 42 per cent
GURUGRAM: NODWIN Gaming is moving fast. The Gurugram-based gaming and esports company has launched a pre-IPO fundraising round, appointed UBS as lead adviser for both the round and a subsequent public listing, and landed a heavyweight board director, all in one go.
The new board member is Arnd Benninghoff, executive vice president of gaming at Stockholm-listed Modern Times Group (MTG), who has overseen the group’s strategic investments and portfolio growth since 2014. He is no stranger to building things: Benninghoff has founded and built fifteen companies, served as chief digital officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, managing director of SevenVentures, and chief executive of Holtzbrinck eLAB. He began his career as a journalist at Deutsche Presse Agentur and various TV networks, holds a Diplom-Kaufmann in business and administration from the University of Münster, and previously sat on the board of Edgeware AB.
The numbers back the ambition
NODWIN is not pitching a story without substance. The company has returned to EBITDA profitability and posted a 42 per cent year-on-year revenue surge, reaching $58.5m in the first nine months of FY2026. The pre-IPO round will combine a primary issuance to fund global expansion through organic growth and acquisitions, alongside a secondary sale to give existing shareholders some liquidity.
Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming, said Benninghoff understands “the entire lifecycle of the gaming and media ecosystem, from the boots-on-the-ground reality of building startups to the strategic complexity of managing multi-billion dollar global portfolios.”
Benninghoff, for his part, said the company “sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and technology, making it one of the most exciting players in the global gaming landscape today.”
A portfolio built for the global south
Founded in 2014 by Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has quietly assembled one of the more compelling esports portfolios outside the Western hemisphere. Its properties include DreamHack India and Comic Con India, and it recently acquired StarLadder, the Ukraine-based tournament organiser behind premier events in CS:GO and Dota 2. The company also serves as a long-term strategic marketing partner for the Evolution Championship Series (EVO), the world’s most prominent fighting game tournament, helping push it into new geographies.
Its geographic focus spans South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Backers include Nazara Technologies, KRAFTON, Sony Group Corporation, JetSynthesys, and the founders’ investment vehicle Good Game Investments.
What comes next
With UBS running the books, a board freshly reinforced with European media and gaming expertise, and revenue heading in the right direction, NODWIN is laying the groundwork deliberately. The esports industry has burned investors before with big promises and thin margins. NODWIN’s return to profitability, combined with a real portfolio of owned intellectual properties across gaming, music and youth culture, gives it a more credible runway than most. The IPO clock is now ticking.
