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KKR Backed Emerald Media Invests $50mn in Video Platform YuppTV
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KKR Backed Emerald Media Invests $50mn in Video Platform YuppTV

Emerald Media, a Pan-Asian platform established by leading global investment firm KKR for investing in the media and entertainment sector today announced that it has acquired a significant minority stake in YuppTV for US$50mn. YuppTV is one of the world’s leading over-the-top (OTT) video platforms for South Asian content offering live TV, catch-up TV and movies on-demand in 14 languages across the globe. The growth capital will help company to further its global footprint, expand its content library through original productions and acquisitions, and rapidly grow its paid subscriber base. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, YuppTV is a leading Internet Pay TV platform for South Asians, reaching more than 400 million households across the world. It also have more than 5 million monthly ...