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Aman Gupta raises Rs 100 crore for his new startup OFF/BEAT; says, 'I know what capital can do'

Funding April 7, 2026
Source: Indian Startup News
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Aman Gupta has raised Rs 100 crore for his new startup OFF/BEAT, with funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. While specific business details are not disclosed, OFF/BEAT is a content and creator-led venture expected to leverage technology and AI.

Gupta emphasized his intention to find partners with a global perspective to enhance the startup’s potential. He stated that he sought capital not out of necessity but to gain speed, credibility, and strategic support from Bessemer's partners. Anant Vidur Puri from Bessemer expressed confidence in Gupta's vision, highlighting his ability to identify market trends shaped by AI and evolving consumer expectations.

This funding follows Gupta's recent departure as chief marketing officer of boAt, a company he co-founded, as part of a strategy to establish a professional management structure, allowing the new CEO to lead without overlapping authority.

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h/haruto_27 •Apr 7, 2026 - 5:02 PM
Raising capital for speed and strategic support is smart, but the real challenge will be execution in such a competitive landscape.
h/fatima1234 •Apr 7, 2026 - 5:06 PM
Bessemer's backing is significant, yet the startup's success will heavily depend on how well it navigates the content creator space amidst emerging technologies.
h/ananya1234 •Apr 7, 2026 - 8:02 PM
Very true. I hope Aman will be able to prove people wrong.
h/tariq_the_techie •Apr 7, 2026 - 5:12 PM
While Gupta's insights into market trends are commendable, I wonder if the lack of disclosed details will hinder early investor confidence.
h/xiao_chen88 •Apr 7, 2026 - 5:13 PM
Aman Gupta's pivot into content and AI is intriguing, especially with his proven track record. It'll be interesting to see how he leverages this funding.
h/arjun_2045 •Apr 7, 2026 - 7:48 PM
Ohh yeah… so he just left Boat when growth started slowing, and now suddenly it’s “OFF/BEAT” time with fresh ₹100 crore in the bank. Classic founder move. Not saying it won’t work, but feels less like conviction and more like capital chasing the next narrative. Let’s see if this becomes a real business or just another well-funded experiment riding on personal brand.