Funding · Consumer Internet & Media

OFF/BEAT raises ₹100 crore seed round

By Startup Enthusiast · 7 April 2026

What they do

OFF/BEAT is a content and creator-led venture that uses technology and AI

It raised ₹43 crore in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Founder Aman Gupta launched OFF/BEAT in March 2026 after stepping back from boAt

OFF/BEAT raised ₹100 crore (about $10.7 million) in seed funding.
The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
Other investors in the round were not disclosed.
Founder Aman Gupta launched OFF/BEAT in March 2026.
The fundraise materialised within a month of OFF/BEAT's launch, showing investor confidence.
OFF/BEAT's valuation in this seed round is around ₹450 crore, per sources.

Aman Gupta is the co-founder of boAt, which is preparing for an IPO.
boAt filed an updated DRHP in October 2025 for a ₹1,500 crore IPO.
boAt's IPO plans are reportedly on hold to reassess market conditions.
OFF/BEAT reflects a trend of founders building personal brand-led ventures beyond their core businesses.

OFF/BEAT is a content and creator-led venture that leverages technology and AI.
It likely operates as a venture studio platform backing new ideas and founders.
OFF/BEAT's specific offerings have not been officially revealed.

Bessemer Venture Partners (lead) — Global venture capital firm that has backed Anthropic, Shopify, Canva, and LinkedIn. In India, its portfolio includes Swiggy, Urban Company, BigBasket, Livspace, and Boldfit.