As a nation, an industry, and as entrepreneurs, we now stand at a defining juncture. The choices we make today will shape how government and industry collaborate, how young entrepreneurs dream, and how global investors continue to believe in Indian innovation.
WinZO is India’s largest social gaming and interactive entertainment platform. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown into a community of over 250 million users engaging with 100+ games in 15 languages developed by third-party game developers from around the world. Our vision was simple yet bold: to offer game developers an alternative to restrictive app store monopolies, giving them seamless access to millions of users in India and beyond. Today, WinZO is the trusted partner for developers launching in India and Brazil, a bridge connecting global creators with global consumers, especially for the Indian market.
Along the way, we nurtured a vibrant ecosystem, 75,000+ creators producing vernacular gaming content, and a global investor base that believed in India’s potential. From Kalaari Capital and Griffin Gaming Partners to Courtside Ventures, Makers Fund, and Steve Pagliuca (Co-Chair of Bain Capital, owner of the Boston Celtics, and early investor in Epic Games), WinZO became their gateway to India. Together with many game developers, we proudly launched the first-ever India Pavilions at global gaming conventions in the US, Brazil, and Germany, showcasing Indian talent on the world stage.
As second-time entrepreneurs, having earlier founded Zostel, now Asia’s largest backpacker chain, we have lived through defining challenges: the pandemic, taxation shocks, and regulatory shifts. Each time, our philosophy has been the same: adapt, innovate, and emerge stronger. In no uncertain terms, WinZO will abide by the law of the land while continuing to fuel India’s digital journey.
At this moment, we pause to thank:
- Our team, the best talent in the country, whose resilience and innovation remain our greatest strength.
- Our investors, whose faith fuels our entrepreneurial spirit in defining moments and strengthen our resolve.
- Our partners, game developers, distributors, and service providers, who helped us build, and continue to stand with us as we rebuild. You truly are an extension of the team WinZO.
WinZO remains steadfast and united, with the unqualified and absolute support of our partners, investors, and the team. We stay aligned with national goals, move faster, and continue to create value for all stakeholders.
We are proud to have always upheld the highest standards of integrity, ensuring user safety and national security with zero tolerance for aberrations. Every feature we built was driven not by the pursuit of monetisation, but by our innate ethos of responsibility, innovation, and nation-building. This beacon of philosophy will guide us.
In compliance with the new law, we are responsibly withdrawing impacted offerings w.e.f 22nd August 2025.
To our 250 million users: your trust and love are our greatest reward. You are the reason we walk into our offices each day with new ideas and renewed energy. Together, with our community of creators, partners, and supporters, we will continue to build, innovate, and represent India on the global stage.
The best is yet to come.
Jai Hind!
Team WinZO
