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Based in Hyderabad, India, Chai Shots is a regional over-the-top streaming platform that delivers structured, vertical, scripted short-form entertainment designed specifically for smartphone viewing audiences. The platform features narrative episodes under two minutes in length and launched with an initial catalog of more than 75 original shows across genres such as thriller, horror, and crime. Operating as a subsidiary of the digital entertainment company Chai Bisket, the streaming service leverages a parent network that has accumulated two billion lifetime views and five million YouTube subscribers. To support its creator-first business model and a ₹20 crore regional content fund, the enterprise is raising a $5 million seed funding round led by venture capital firms General Catalyst and Info Edge Ventures. Chai Shots was officially established in 2023 by co-founders Sharath Chandra and Anurag Reddy Mayreddy.
Chai Shots has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
Chai Shots has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Chai Shots has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in December 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | $5M Seed | General Catalyst, InfoEdge Ventures | Alakh Pandey, Amar Nagaram, Aravind Sanka, Nandan Reddy, Pavan Guntupalli, Phani Sama, Prateek Maheshwari, Rana Daggubati, Rishikesh SR, Rohit Chennamaneni, Sriharsha Majety | Announced |
Chai Shots has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Chai Shots's investors include General Catalyst, InfoEdge Ventures, Alakh Pandey, Amar Nagaram, Aravind Sanka, Nandan Reddy, Pavan Guntupalli, Phani Sama, Prateek Maheshwari, Rana Daggubati, Rishikesh SR, Rohit Chennamaneni.
