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Pratilipi, a digital storytelling platform, has raised $20 million in a Series E funding round led by Jungle Ventures. The round includes $12 million in primary investment and $8 million in secondary investment.
This latest fundraise will support Pratilipi’s expansion into new storytelling formats, including animation and vertical drama shows, while also facilitating its entry into new geographies beyond India.
Founded in 2015 by Ranjeet Pratap Singh, Sankaranarayanan Devarajan, Rahul Ranjan, and Sahradayi Modi, Pratilipi connects readers and writers in 12 languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi.
“At Pratilipi, our mission has always been to empower storytellers and connect them with audiences worldwide,” said Ranjeet Pratap Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Pratilipi. “This funding reflects the scale of that vision—it enables us to push beyond text into dynamic formats like anima on and vertical dramas while accelerating our global expansion. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on creating a platform where every storyteller, regardless of language or medium, can find their voice and reach millions,” he added.
The company has also expanded its content offering across publishing and audio formats through the acquisitions of publishing house Westland Books and Indian multilingual podcast network IVM Podcasts.
The platform is growing across languages and geographies, with strong adoption in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Newer formats, such as comics, audio series, and bite-sized videos, are helping the platform reach young, first-time users who engage deeply with regional stories.
Arpit Beri, Partner, India Investments, Jungle Ventures, said, “We’ve been closely tracking social and content platforms across the region that demonstrate deep consumer love. With over 2 hours of daily engagement per user and a rapidly growing user base, Pratilipi has cracked the code to building something truly rare, with massive potential both in India and globally. Ranjeet and the team have built a culturally resonant, creator-first platform that’s unlocking the true power of vernacular storytelling. We’re excited to partner with them in this next phase of growth.”
The company expects this to be its final primary funding round ahead of a potential public listing.
Published on April 3, 2025
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