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Sergio Bonelli Editore, Powerkids strike content partnership deal
Mumbai: Italy’s leading comics publisher Sergio Bonelli Editore’s (SBE) Bonelli Entertainment has announced its partnership with animation company Powerkids Entertainment. This association aims to jointly unlock the expandable SBE comics universe for a wide range of kids animated adaptations.
The partnership kicked off with one of SBE’s best-selling comics “Dragonero,” created by Luca Enoch and Stefano Vietti. SBE, Powerkids, Rai Spa through Rai Ragazzi and Nexus TV are currently co-producing the first season of the “Dragonero” series.
Powerkids will be responsible for its global distribution, licensing, and merchandising. Commenting on this new development, Sergio Bonelli Editore Spa head of property business development and Bonelli Entertainment executive producer Vincenzo Sarno said, “We are very proud of our vast slate of comic books that have entertained generations and are distributed across the globe. Now, we want to bring our legends to life through animation to entertain both existing and a new generation of viewers.”
Sarno further said that the publishing house wants to broadly share the universe of SBE. He hinted that “Dragonero” is just the beginning and there is so much more to come in this fantasy universe.
He also thanked Rai who is a co-producer and Italian broadcaster and Powerkids for this legendary project. “We are very excited to partner with Powerkids, to develop and bring these characters, comic books and stories to life. We are confident that our partnership will be an incredible success given the experience and long track record of Powerkids’ management team,” he added.
Powerkids CEO Manoj Mishra also expressed his joy on the creative alliance. “We are thrilled to initiate this partnership with Bonelli Entertainment. We are humbled and excited that they have trusted us to bring these amazing stories, and iconic characters to life through animation. These amazing adventures combined with our years of experience in co-production, and global distribution will bring pleasure to audiences around the world. We have very exciting plans for our partnership and it has been a real pleasure working with the dynamic and dedicated team of Bonelli Entertainment,” he said.
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Pocketful appoints Prateek Singh as CEO to drive next growth phase
Ex-Bajaj Broking executive to scale digital investing platform in India
MUMBAI: Pocketful has appointed Prateek Singh as its chief executive officer, marking a key leadership move as the company looks to scale its presence in India’s fast-evolving investment market.
Backed by the three-decade legacy of Pace Group, Pocketful is positioning the appointment as a strategic step to accelerate growth and strengthen its foothold among retail investors.
Singh brings over 13 years of experience in building digital financial platforms, with expertise spanning customer acquisition, product development and business expansion. He joins from Bajaj Broking, where he served as chief growth officer and played a key role in enhancing the company’s digital capabilities and platform experience.
Commenting on the appointment, Pocketful co-founder Sarvam Goel said, “Prateek’s appointment represents an essential milestone for Pocketful as we expand our operations and strengthen our position in the Indian investment market.” He added that Singh’s experience aligns closely with the company’s vision of building a user-focused, technology-driven platform.
For his part, Singh said, “I am truly excited to join Pocketful at such a pivotal stage of its growth journey,” highlighting the rising retail participation and shift towards digital investing in India. He added that the focus will be on simplifying the investing experience and enabling more informed participation in capital markets.
Pocketful offers zero brokerage on equity delivery trades, along with no account opening charges and lifetime zero annual maintenance fees, positioning itself as an accessible platform for new-age investors. It also caters to active traders with advanced tools and features such as margin trading and its in-house intelligence layer, Pocketful GPT, designed to assist with trade ideas and portfolio analysis.
The company has recently expanded into mutual funds, signalling its ambition to evolve into a full-stack investment platform. With Singh at the helm, Pocketful is looking to ride the wave of India’s growing retail investor base and sharpen its competitive edge in the crowded brokerage space.
