Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd.
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Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. - overview
Established
1967
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Primary Industry
Media
About
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. is a leading publisher that creates engaging children's literature focused on Indian mythology, history, and culture, primarily through comic book formats. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, Amar Chitra Katha Pvt.
Ltd. specializes in publishing comic books that bring to life tales from Indian epics and folklore. The company has secured a total of 9 funding deals, with its latest round, LP Direct, raising INR 496. 380 mn from Future Consumer, reflecting the company’s ongoing investment in its growth.
Preeti Vyas is the current CEO. Amar Chitra Katha is known for its extensive range of comic books and graphic novels that narrate stories from Indian epics such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana, aimed at educating and entertaining young readers. Their products reach markets including the United States, Canada, India, and select regions across Europe and Asia, targeting parents, educators, and children. The company blends visual storytelling with educational content, promoting cultural literacy among young audiences.
In the most recent fiscal year 2023, Amar Chitra Katha reported a revenue of INR 3,317,012. 70 and an EBITDA of INR 937,715. The company's revenue streams include direct-to-consumer sales and subscription models, allowing customers to purchase individual comics or collections, with flagship offerings like the Complete Mythology Collection serving as key revenue generators. Amar Chitra Katha plans to expand its product line by launching new series of comic books focused on contemporary themes and legends in the coming year.
The company is also targeting expansion into international markets, specifically aiming to establish a stronger presence in Europe and North America by 2025. The recent funding of INR 496. 380 mn will be directed towards product development and market entry strategies to support these initiatives. Additionally, it has been noted that Burman Family Holdings exited its stake in the company, although the financial terms were not disclosed.
Current Investors
Future Consumer, Ares SSG
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Commercial Printing, Literary Publishing
Website
www.amarchitrakatha.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. - timeline of key events
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 141,255,000 | 213,165,000 | 704,423,000 | 612,093,000 | 492,995,000 | 300,676,000 | 306,823,000 | 348,161,000 | 323,239,000 | 160,656,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 50.9% | 230.5% | (13.1%) | (19.5%) | (39.0%) | 2.0% | 13.5% | (7.2%) | (50.3%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (12,871,000) | (17,400,000) | (8,630,000) | (33,465,000) | (109,418,000) | (68,327,000) | (11,809,000) | (48,314,000) | (47,734,000) | 22,185,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (25,873,000) | (63,998,000) | (78,054,000) | (116,654,000) | (207,911,000) | (165,074,000) | (86,499,000) | (109,962,000) | (99,630,000) | (22,867,000) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (18.3%) | (30.0%) | (11.1%) | (19.1%) | (42.2%) | (54.9%) | (28.2%) | (31.6%) | (30.8%) | (14.2%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (9.1%) | (8.2%) | (1.2%) | (5.5%) | (22.2%) | (22.7%) | (3.8%) | (13.9%) | (14.8%) | 13.8% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (25,895,000) | (66,797,000) | (85,599,000) | (125,537,000) | (229,754,000) | (194,594,000) | (132,366,000) | (165,444,000) | (160,109,000) | (98,231,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (18.3%) | (31.3%) | (12.2%) | (20.5%) | (46.6%) | (64.7%) | (43.1%) | (47.5%) | (49.5%) | (61.1%) | - | - | - |
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP Direct | Completed | Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| LP Direct | Completed | Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. | - |
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Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. - employee data
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