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BookMyShow raised its first external funding in seven years from KKR

Mumbai, Maharashtra· company base3 Sept 2026

BookMyShow raised an external investment from KKR, with reports suggesting KKR acquired a minority stake for about $40-50 Mn. The company did not disclose deal financials, and the article describes this as BookMyShow’s first major external funding round in seven years.

Why it matters

The funding gives BookMyShow additional capital to expand beyond ticketing into live event production and related capabilities as competition in India’s live entertainment market increases.

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