KRAFTON has acquired a controlling stake in Nautilus Mobile, a Pune-based game development studio known for its popular Real Cricket franchise for ₹118 crore.
In 2020, JetSynthesys acquired a 100% stake in Nautilus Mobile. In February 2022, KRAFTON made a strategic investment of ₹40.5 crore in Nautilus.
After this acquisition by KRAFTON, JetSynthesys will remain a significant minority investor in Nautilus Mobile, and continue to work with Nautilus Mobile on strategically important areas, especially in Esports.
Nautilus, with its strong IP, established Indian user base, and proven development track record, offers a unique opportunity to deepen KRAFTON’s Esports and publishing efforts in the country.
Founded in 2013, Nautilus Mobile is best known for its popular mobile cricket game, Real Cricket.
Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, KRAFTON India, said, “At KRAFTON, we are committed to identifying and supporting companies that have the potential to shape the future of game development. As an existing investor in Nautilus Mobile, we have witnessed the companys’ impressive growth and its ability to deliver world-class gaming content under Jet Synthesys’ leadership. This acquisition is a testament to our long-term vision of making India a global hub for game development. We are excited to deepen this partnership and work together to create world-class gaming experiences that resonate with Indian and global players.”
Anuj Mankar, CEO, Nautilus Mobile, said, “We are thrilled to join forces with KRAFTON in this next phase of our journey. Real Cricket, a product made in India for Indians, has the potential to become the first Indian sports game exported globally. With KRAFTON’s global expertise and strong industry network, we’re confident in our ability to elevate the franchise and explore new opportunities in mobile gaming. This partnership will allow us to push the boundaries of innovation and expand our reach, while continuing to deliver engaging and high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide.”
Rajan Navani, Founder & CEO, JetSynthesys, said, “At Jetsynthesys, we work closely with our global partners to strengthen the Indian game development ecosystem. KRAFTON’s world-class innovative capabilities will add great value to our highly talented team, led by Anuj Mankar, enabling JetSynthesys to further leverage this strength to build the e-cricket Esports ecosystem in India, for India and the world, in the process scaling the already established GEPL (Global eCricket Premier League) to greater heights.”
