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The Games Fund appoints Raptor PR as the agency of record
Mumbai: Raptor PR, the B2B tech PR agency for the global video games industry, today announces that it has been appointed as the global agency of record for The Games Fund, a specialist early-stage VC fund that invests in innovative video game developers and game tech companies.
With offices in New York and Cyprus, The Games Fund boasts a team of experienced gaming experts and rising stars in the industry who are passionate about identifying and supporting the next generation of game-makers and innovators. The firm’s investment portfolio comprises a diverse range of exciting fast-growth companies including KEK, Layer.ai, Jarvi Games, and Red Rover Interactive.
Raptor PR is deploying an integrated global communications strategy, delivering a high-impact campaign to effectively support The Games Fund’s business objectives and core value proposition, targeting verticals such as business, technology, institutional investors, and the games industry.
The Games Fund co-founder and general partner Maria Kochmola commented:
“We are excited to announce our partnership with Raptor PR, which has a widespread reputation for deep understanding and expertise in the global video game industry. We believe this partnership will enhance awareness of The Games Fund as a leading gaming VC as we deploy the next phase of our investment strategy.”
Raptor PR founder and CEO Rana Rahman commented:
“The Games Fund is deservedly recognised by those in the know as one of the very best specialist gaming VC firms. Their innate ability to identify and nurture emerging ideas in emerging regions provides opportunities for talent that might otherwise not get the support it deserves. We’re committed to working closely with the TGF team to enhance their visibility and influence in the gaming ecosystem and beyond.”
The Games Fund’s appointment of Raptor PR follows a successful year of key account wins including ZBD, SuperScale, Zibra AI, Midjiwan and Ultra, and the recent appointment of Clare Wimalasundera as Associate Director.
Brands
Jubilant Foodworks to end Dunkin’ franchise in India
Pizza chain operator will not renew agreement when it expires at end of 2026.
MUMBAI: When the doughnuts stop turning and the coffee goes cold, even a global giant like Dunkin’ can find the Indian market a tough brew to crack. Jubilant Foodworks has decided not to renew its franchise agreement with Dunkin’ when the pact expires on 31 December 2026, according to a Reuters report. The operator, best known for running Domino’s outlets in India, said it would evaluate options for its existing Dunkin’ stores, including a potential sale or transfer of franchise rights, in consultation with the US-based brand.
The decision follows years of underperformance in a market where local tastes and intense competition have made it difficult for international coffee-and-doughnut formats to gain traction. Jubilant, which has increasingly focused on its core pizza business and newer bets like Popeyes, indicated that the exit would not materially affect its financial or operational position.
Dunkin’ accounted for just 0.61 per cent of Jubilant’s revenue in the fiscal year ending 2025 and recorded a loss of approximately Rs 191 million, according to a regulatory filing. The company operated 27 outlets as of December 2025, having shuttered seven stores over the preceding year.
The retreat comes even as Jubilant’s broader business shows signs of momentum. The company reported a 65 per cent rise in quarterly profit for the October to December period, reaching Rs 70.9 crore, up from Rs 42.91 crore a year earlier.
For Jubilant, the exit reflects a sharpening strategic focus. For Dunkin’, it marks another setback in a market that has proven resistant to imported café concepts without significant localisation.
In the cut-throat world of Indian quick-service restaurants, sometimes the sweetest deals are the ones you quietly walk away from leaving more room for the brands that truly rise to the occasion.
