# Kuku FM

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kuku-fm

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Mumbai, India
- Website: www.kukufm.com
- Total disclosed funding: $152M
- Latest round: Series C (Oct 15, 2025)
- Investors on record: 19

## About

Founded in 2018, and based in India, Mebigo Labs Private Limited, trading under the name Kuku FM, is a digital audio platform offering audiobooks, podcasts, and stories in regional Indian languages, empowering creators and engaging listeners through personalized, mobile first content experiences. In March 2026, Kuku FM raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding.
Kuku FM is a prominent player in the Indian audio content market, specializing in audiobooks and stories across multiple languages, including Hindi and Tamil. The platform offers a diverse range of audio content, including motivational talks, cultural narratives, and genre-specific tales, catering to a wide array of user interests. By providing daily new episodes and top-rated shows, Kuku FM addresses the demand for accessible and engaging audio entertainment, aiming to enhance the listening experience for users seeking both education and entertainment. The company's offerings are primarily targeted at a large customer base in India, appealing to audiophiles, language learners, and casual listeners who prefer consuming content in audio format. The service is available through mobile applications, making it convenient for users across urban and semi-urban regions in India.
Kuku FM operates on a subscription-based revenue model, allowing users to access its extensive library of audio content through various pricing plans. The company structures its transactions by offering both individual subscriptions and partnerships with content creators, providing a platform for them to monetize their work. Users can choose from different subscription tiers, which include monthly and annual options, granting varying levels of access to exclusive content and features. 


The company will use the March 2026 funding to expand its theoretical content and platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Oct 15, 2025, $85M — Granite Asia, International Finance Corporation, BITKRAFT Ventures, Vertex Growth, Krafton Inc., Paramark Ventures, Tribe Capital India
- Series B, Sep 20, 2023, $20M — International Finance Corporation, Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, The Fundamentum Partnership
- Series B, Sep 20, 2022, $21M — Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Google Holdings, KB Investment, 3one4Capital Advisors, The Fundamentum Partnership, Krafton Inc., FounderBank Capital, Paramark Ventures, Verlinvest
- Series B, Mar 12, 2022, $18M — Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Google Holdings, India Quotient, 3one4Capital Advisors, Krafton Inc., Founder Bank Capital, QED Innovation Labs, Verlinvest, Good Game Investments
- Series A, Jan 27, 2020, $7.9M — Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Shunwei Capital, India Quotient, 3one4Capital Advisors
- Series A, Jun 10, 2019, $0.3M — Shunwei Capital, India Quotient, 3one4Capital Advisors

## Investors

- Shunwei Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shunwei-capital) — Series A
- India Quotient (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/india-quotient) — Series A, Series B
- 3one4Capital Advisors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/3one4capital-advisors) — Series A, Series B
- Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vertex-ventures-southeast-asia-india) — Series A, Series B
- Google Holdings — Series B
- Krafton Inc. — Series B, Series C
- Founder Bank Capital — Series B
- QED Innovation Labs — Series B
- Verlinvest — Series B
- Good Game Investments — Series B
- KB Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kb-investment) — Series B
- The Fundamentum Partnership (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-fundamentum-partnership) — Series B
- FounderBank Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founderbank-capital) — Series B
- Paramark Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/paramark-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- International Finance Corporation — Series B, Series C
- Granite Asia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/granite-asia) — Series C
- BITKRAFT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bitkraft-ventures) — Series C
- Vertex Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vertex-growth) — Series C
- Tribe Capital India (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tribe-capital-india) — Series C