CII M&E Global Investor Meet-Connecting Capital with Creativity

By Pickle  November 4, 2025

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Investor-Investee Connect

This is where global capital meets India’s most promising media and entertainment ventures. The format is simple and effective: curated one-on-one meetings with pre-vetted companies across films, streaming, animation, gaming, immersive experiences, and AI.

For Investors

Invest in India-specific opportunities across Digital Media, Broadcasting, Print, Social video gaming and esports, Filmed entertainment, Animation & VFX, Theme Parks, Live Events, Music and audio

Meet the right decision-makers — promoters, founders, C-suite leaders, and senior government officials driving the industry forward.

For Companies

Gain direct access to funding sources through private, curated meetings designed to speed up growth and expand global reach.

ADVANTAGE INDIA

• Over 2,000 films produced every year — the largest in the world

• 500M+ gamers, making India the fastest-growing gaming market by 2026

• 1.4B+ domestic and global audience reach

• A $100B industry opportunity by 2030

• 30–40% lower production costs compared with global benchmarks

• World-class talent with advanced post-production skills

• AI integration boosting revenues by 10% and cutting costs by 15%

• Government incentives of up to $3.6M in production expenditure for filming, animation, VFX, and post-production

• 100% FDI in filmed entertainment

INVESTOR VALUE PROPOSITION

Access a curated deal pipeline across films, streaming, theme parks, social video gaming and esports, virtual production, and AI-driven ventures

See sector-specific opportunities from top media houses, fast-growing tech innovators, and state-backed infrastructure projects.

Hold one-on-one meetings shortlisted from over 100+ companies seeking funding.

Explore co-investment structures under India’s 17 co-production treaties.

Talk directly to promoters who are already generating revenue and now ready to scale.

Spot ventures that are exit-ready, with commercialization strategies in place.

Hear from industry leaders who have already built successful positions in the sector.

Visit new studio hubs coming up in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai.

Be part of India’s expanding $30B+ M&E industry with CII-filtered access to emerging opportunities.

Investor Attendees

• Private Equity Funds
• Strategic Investors
• Venture Capital Funds
• HNIs (High-Net-Worth Individuals)
• Startup Accelerators
• Film Funds
• Co-Production Funds
• M&E Infrastructure Funds
• Gaming Funds

Investee Participants

• Digital Platforms and service providers – OTT, Vertical Videos, FAST TV and AI services.
• Broadcasters, Broadband media providers and aggregators
• Traditional Print brands/Integrated Trans media houses
• Gaming Studios
• Filmed entertainment studios, production companies and independent specialists
• Animation & VFX studios
• Theme Parks, Exhibition and Venue services
• Live Events & Music
• OOH
• Infrastructure companies
• Government Agencies

M&E Companies Scaling With Investors

High-potential startups and emerging tech companies.

Growth capital for expansion, technology upgrades, and new market entry.

Expertise in scaling business models and revenue streams.

Regional cinema producers seeking expansion ventures.

Opportunities in M&E infrastructure projects and the digital pipeline.

Access to global networks and co-production opportunities.

Proven ability to grow further with capital infusion.

Support for talent acquisition and retention strategies.

Why Attend?

Curated Deal Flow

Ventures aren’t just listed — they’re handpicked. Each has been screened for funding readiness

Efficient Matchmaking

Expect introductions and pitch sessions with 80–100 vetted partners, designed to make every meeting count

Direct Access

Meet founders, C-suite executives, and senior government officials — the people who actually make decisions

One on One Opportunity

collated, reviewed, and filtered by CII, the apex industry body for India’s media and entertainment sector

Focused Deal Environment

Networking is supported by dedicated deal rooms where conversations can move beyond introductions and into action.