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Nazara pays second tranche for Spanish gaming buys
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
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Mumbai
- Nazara Technologies is a Mumbai-listed gaming and sports media group that has been expanding abroad through acquisitions
- It put $77 million into its UK arm, which then paid the same sum in cash to the sellers of Bluetile Games and Bestplay Systems
- The full price is about $303 million, so a balance remains to be paid under the amended purchase agreement
What happened
- Nazara moved $77 million (about ₹734 crore) into its wholly owned UK subsidiary.
- The UK arm paid the same amount to sellers as the second tranche.
- Both Spanish studios stay wholly owned by the UK arm.
Why it matters
- It shows Nazara is pushing further into overseas gaming assets.
- The remaining payment still has to be made, so cash needs continue.
The business
- Nazara is a listed Indian gaming and sports media company.
- It buys and runs game studios in several countries.
The founders
In numbers
$303.02MTotal consideration · 2026
What happens next
- Nazara will share an update on the balance payment in due course.
Words to know
- Tranche
- One instalment of a payment made in parts.
The numbers around it
Nazara Technologies has 3 funding rounds in StopDown's archive, ₹474 Cr raised in all.
| When | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | preferential issue | ₹733.5 crore | Raymond Albaladejo Stauffer |
| 6 June 2026 | warrant-issue | ₹474 Cr | Fidelis Global (Riambel Capital PCC-RCC1) |
| 30 March 2026 | preferential warrant issue | ₹500 crore | Riambel Capital PCC |
Consumer Internet & Media in October 2026: 5 rounds with a disclosed amount, $75.2 million in all; the biggest was Eloelo ($50-60M). Every sector this year →
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