Part 3 - The Future of Interactive Media By 2030, India could emerge as the world’s next global hub for interactive media. In the final part of our Outlook Respawn x Lumikai series , Salone Sehgal explores what’s powering this transformation - from Lumikai’s investment thesis to Pixels, our initiative to identify, mentor, and empower the next wave of founders. The episode unpacks the talent revolution, ecosystem evolution, and the path toward responsible, inclusive, and glob

Part 2 - The Neuroscience of Engagement In Part 2 of our Outlook Respawn feature, Salone Sehgal, Founder & Managing Partner at Lumikai Fund, unpacks the neuroscience behind engagement, retention and monetisation - the holy trinity of consumer experiences and what it takes to build the next wave of breakout digital platforms. She decodes Lumikai’s D.O.S.E. framework - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins - the four neurochemical drivers at the heart of every successful co

India’s startup ecosystem continues to attract record funding, yet 70-80% of venture capital still comes from abroad. As India aspires toward a $10 trillion economy, domestic “dry powder” must be mobilized strategically into homegrown ventures. At BW Disrupt’s panel, “Towards A $10 Trillion Future: Will Domestic Capital Command The Startup Era?”, our Partner Niyaz Laiq spotlighted free to play gaming as a high-potential sector: “Free to play earnings from games in India are a

Part 1 - India’s Gaming Reset Our Founder & Managing Partner, Salone Sehgal sat down with Outlook Respawn to discuss the seismic shifts redefining India’s gaming landscape. When Parliament passed the real money gaming ban, headlines predicted doom - but Salone saw an inevitable reset already underway. Key insights from the conversation: → The migration of talent from real money gaming to original IP began months before the ban → 66% of real money gamers were already engagi

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai Fund , joined The First Cheque Show with Rishab Malik  to trace her journey from...

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, joined The Digital Entertainment Summit hosted by Network18 Media & Investment...

In this special episode of 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘖𝘒 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 by Network18 Media & Investments Limited, Salone Sehgal, Founder & Managing Partner...

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, joined ET Now’s Startup Street to discuss the emergence of micro-dramas in India....

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, was recently interviewed by Fortune India for a feature on India’s fast-growing...

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, recently spoke on the Founders Talk with Alok Patnia, sharing insights from her...

In a recent episode of the Escape Velocity podcast by Outlook Business, Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, shared...

Lumikai was proud to be a part of Startup Mahakumbh 2025, representing the future of interactive media and gaming. Our team delivered...

Lumikai was recently featured in an Economic Times article where Salone Sehgal, Founder and General Partner, shared her perspectives on...

Lumikai was featured in an article by Outlook, highlighting the rapid growth of India’s gaming industry. The piece covers insights shared...

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, recently spoke at Web Summit Qatar as part of a panel discussion on the venture...

In a recent interview with Digit  on International Women’s Day, Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, had shared her...

Salone Sehgal, Founder and Managing Partner at Lumikai, recently spoke on the SportsTechX podcast about investment trends in gaming,...

We’re excited to share that Salone Sehgal, Founding General Partner at Lumikai, recently spoke at the India Digital Summit ‘2025, hosted...

Deccan Chronicle recently featured Lumikai Insignia , our annual LP summit where the State of India Interactive Media and Gaming Report...

Lumikai’s latest State of India Interactive Media and Gaming Report FY24  has been featured in VentureBeat and Fortune, spotlighting...