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Gamepoint and CoLLearn launch job-linked sports course in Hyderabad
Hands-on training from month one with real placements in focus
HYDERABAD: Turning passion into profession just became more practical in Telangana. Gamepoint, a fast-growing, technology-enabled sports company operating professionally managed multi-sport centres across Hyderabad and Warangal, has signed a memorandum of understanding with CoLLearn Sports to roll out a full job-integrated sports management programme in Hyderabad.
The partnership is designed to close the gap between theory and turf. Under the arrangement, CoLLearn will deliver the academic framework while Gamepoint steps in as the official internship and placement partner, offering students structured on-the-job training from the very first month.
In short, there will be no waiting around for “real experience”. Participants will work inside live sports environments while they study, gaining exposure to daily operations, event management, customer engagement, and the business mechanics that keep multi-sport centres running smoothly. Eligible candidates may also be considered for long-term roles within Gamepoint and its partner network.
Gamepoint co-founder and CEO Aditya Reddy, said the timing could not be better. “India’s sports sector is expanding rapidly and the demand for trained professionals is increasing across operations and management. As we grow our multi-sport centre network, we see first-hand the need for skilled teams. This partnership allows us to help build that talent pipeline by providing practical exposure to aspiring sports management professionals.”
CoLLearn Sports founder and CEO Srishty Jain, believes sports education must move beyond lectures and into locker rooms. “Through structured On-the-Job Training from month one, students become part of the industry immediately. Gamepoint, known for its professional approach to sports, is the ideal partner for this programme in Hyderabad.”
The course follows a learning-by-doing model from day one, reflecting a wider shift towards employment-linked education in the sports sector. The collaboration also strengthens the industry-academia bridge in Telangana, offering students a clearer pathway from classroom to career.
The announcement comes shortly after Gamepoint closed a pre-series A funding round to support its expansion plans. As it prepares for its next phase of growth, building a steady bench of trained talent appears to be just as important as expanding its footprint.
For students keen to swap sidelines for centre stage, this programme promises not just a qualification, but a running start.
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Hocco crosses Rs 530cr revenue in two years
Sauce.vc-led Rs 100cr raise values ice cream brand at Rs 2,500cr pre-money as quick commerce hits 20 per cent of sales.
MUMBAI: Hocco has just scooped a seriously sweet milestone crossing the Rs 530 crore revenue mark in just two full years of operations. The fast-growing Indian ice cream and indulgence brand announced it has raised Rs 100 crore in fresh capital led by Sauce.vc. The round values the company at Rs 2,500 crore pre-money and underscores investor confidence in its rapid scale and distinctive India-first approach.
Founder Ankit Chona said the brand’s success stems from solving real Indian challenges extreme summer heat, fragmented cold chains and culturally rooted tastes. “In India, product development doesn’t end in the lab. It only ends when it survives the street,” he noted. This philosophy has produced viral hits such as Aamchi mango ice cream, BIX cake-sponge sandwiches, the Oh cone and culturally relevant collaborations like Haldiram’s Barfi and festive Modak specials.
Hocco currently operates manufacturing facilities in Ahmedabad and Panipat with a production capacity of approximately 3 lakh litres per day, running near full capacity in peak season. The fresh capital will help expand this to around 4.5 lakh litres per day.
Quick commerce has emerged as a major growth engine, now contributing ~20 per cent of overall business and growing nearly 2x year-on-year. The channel has boosted product discovery, increased consumption frequency and helped extend ice cream beyond its traditional seasonal limits.
Sauce.vc founder Manu Chandra said, “At Sauce, we believe that when you chance upon an outlier business, you double down with stronger conviction. We see Hocco as just that.”
With a strong innovation pipeline, deeper distribution and continued focus on cultural relevance, Hocco is entering its third year aiming to capture even more mind space and market share. In a category long dominated by legacy players, this young brand is proving that the coolest way to win is to build for India’s realities, one scoop, one street and one satisfied craving at a time.
