VerSe

VerSe, founded in 2007, has raised $1.9 billion across multiple funding rounds and reached unicorn status in 2020 with a $2.9 billion valuation. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the platform offers a short-video social network and technology infrastructure supporting vernacular content consumption and creator growth programs. Key investors include Baillie Gifford, CPP Investments, and Tiger Global Management. VerSe enables influencers to build audiences while providing a scalable platform for content creation and engagement. A $6.02 million conventional debt round in 2024 further supported platform operations and expansion.