Agreed minority growth investment · Media & gaming
KKR agrees minority growth investment in BookMyShow
The entertainment platform brings in a new investor as its live-events business expands.
BookMyShow and KKR announced definitive agreements on August 19, 2026, for funds managed by KKR to acquire a minority stake. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion remains subject to customary regulatory approvals.
The deal follows growth in BookMyShow’s live-entertainment business. Revenue from live events increased to ₹756 crore in FY25 from ₹455 crore a year earlier, while online-ticketing revenue reached ₹828 crore, according to The Economic Times.
Use of funds
Scale live entertainment and related capabilities across India
Funding history
Agreed minority growth investment · This roundUndisclosed