# BGMI maker Krafton shifts focus to AI, invests $900 million 2026-08-14T02:10:57+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet BGMI operator Krafton plans to invest in five venture capital funds and about half a dozen startups in India by the end of 2026, setting aside $50-60 million each year. The Korean gaming firm’s total investments in the country have reached $900 million. But the company is now moving beyond gaming to focus on artificial intelligence and consumer internet platforms, according to lead for corporate development Nihansh Bhat. Krafton has largely avoided backing gaming firms because casual games are hard to monetise in India, Bhat said. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: AI investments, BGMI, India gaming, Krafton, startups, venture capital Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bgmi-maker-krafton-shifts-focus-to-ai-invests-900-million/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bgmi-maker-krafton-shifts-focus-to-ai-invests-900-million/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.