Gaming
Sports engagement gets a new definition with the launch of BeBetta App
Mumbai: Sports engagement platform BeBetta is all set to disrupt the fantasy sports industry with its newly launched free-to-play app. Unlike traditional sports betting, BeBetta is all about fostering a sports community that thrives on unity, camaraderie, and the love for the game. In a nation teeming with millions of passionate sports enthusiasts, BeBetta stands out as a game-changer as it redefines the sports experience by emphasizing the thrill of competition and team spirit.
With the on-going Cricket World Cup around the corner, BeBetta provides a gateway for fans to engage with their favorite sports such as Cricket, Football and Kabbadi. BeBetta is a sports predictions app that allows users to earn rewards without wagering real money. The app provides users with a real-time sports feed that includes score and match updates, the latest sports news, and exclusive podcasts featuring sports celebrities. What sets this feature apart is its personalization, tailoring the content to individual preferences, ensuring that users stay informed about the sports and teams they love. Users can place predictions on upcoming matches, and what makes it even more exciting is the use of BetCoins, the platform’s unique in-app currency.
BeBetta CEO & founder Meet Shah expressed his excitement about the platform’s launch, “BeBetta is not just another sports platform; it’s a dynamic playground where partnerships lead to thrilling prizes. Our mission is to unite sports enthusiasts, offering them a space to connect, chat, and cheer for their favorite teams and players. At BeBetta, the focus isn’t solely on winning; it’s about immersing oneself in the world of sports, feeling the electrifying energy, and earning incredible rewards from top brands. We’re more than a platform; we’re your sports buddies. We believe that sports are best enjoyed with friends, and at BeBetta, we’re committed to delivering an extraordinary experience that fosters a sense of belonging within a winning team.”
Commenting on the launch, BeBetta co-founder Kejal Shah mentioned, “I’m excited to be part of this journey and to see BeBetta redefine how Indians experience sports. It’s not just a platform; it’s a movement that celebrates the joy of sports and the power of unity. BeBetta represents the convergence of our shared commitment to sports and our unwavering belief in its ability to transform lives. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for BeBetta and the incredible community it’s building.”
BeBetta represents a revolution in sports entertainment. It offers users the opportunity to be more than mere spectators; it allows them to become stars in their own right. Users can join the BeBetta app and celebrate the sheer joy of sports with a vibrant community of like-minded enthusiasts. The app is now available on Google Play Store and App Store across the country.
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.
