In a recent conversation with The Offline Network , Niyaz Laiq, Partner at Lumikai , reflected on what he is seeing up close while working with founders across interactive media, gaming and digital platforms. His observations point to a consumer internet landscape that is being reshaped by new formats and the steady integration of AI across products. One of the clearest signals is the rise of microdramas. What was a negligible category until recently has scaled to $300 millio

In the 4th episode of Lumikai Pixels Blueprint × Outlook Respawn , Saurabh Pandey, Founder and CEO of Eloelo Group , reflects on building one of India’s fastest-growing social entertainment platforms and the thinking that shaped its expansion into a multi-product ecosystem. Drawing from his journey from leading category P&Ls at Flipkart to building Eloelo, Saurabh outlines how the company evolved into a four-product group with Eloelo, StoryTV, Master and Connecto, each addres

Aditya Deshpande, Principal at Lumikai, has been recognised in Indian Startup Times’ VC Power 100: AI, SaaS & MarTech , a list that highlights investors shaping the next phase of innovation across high-growth sectors. The recognition reflects Aditya’s work at the intersection of interactive media, AI-led consumer platforms, and emerging digital ecosystems , where he has been closely involved in identifying and supporting early-stage opportunities. At Lumikai, Aditya brings a