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UPDATED 23 October 2026 216 REPORTS · 172 COMPANIES

App · Other origin

Pocket TV (Pocket FM)

Key facts

Operator / parent
Pocket Entertainment
Origin
India
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Launched
Pocket TV in 2025
Category
App · Other origin

Pocket TV was the vertical-video arm of Pocket FM, the Bengaluru audio-series company, carrying originals alongside dubbed Korean, Chinese and American titles in India and internationally. Pocket FM shut it down on 28 June 2026, ahead of an initial public offering. The parent reported FY2025 revenue of ₹1,768 crore, about $205m, up 68%. It has raised about $197m in total at a $750m valuation; a further round stalled and there were layoffs in 2025.

Pocket TV (Pocket FM) revenue and key figures

Reported revenue: parent revenue ₹1,768 crore (about $205m) in FY2025, +68% (official, company filing)

MetricFigureBasisSource
Revenueparent revenue ₹1,768 crore (about $205m) in FY2025, +68%officialcompany filing
Fundingabout $197m raised in total at a $750m valuation; a further round stalled and there were layoffs in 2025no basis given—

Profile

Markets
India and international.
Content
Originals plus dubbed Korean, Chinese and American titles.
Monetisation
In-app purchases and subscription.
Profitability
Not disclosed.
Backers
Lightspeed.

Sources