Glassjar Interactive has secured ₹2.3 crore in seed funding, marking an important step for the young Indian studio focused on building original video game intellectual property for global audiences. Recognised by DPIIT, the studio operates at the intersection of gaming, storytelling, and long-term franchise creation, with ambitions that extend well beyond standalone game launches.
The funding round was led by UP Angel Network (UPAN), an investor group that has been actively backing early-stage ventures across North India. Commenting on the investment, UPAN highlighted the rapid evolution of the gaming industry, where strong game IPs are increasingly being viewed as multi-format entertainment assets with potential applications across film, streaming, and merchandise ecosystems.
Glassjar Interactive plans to deploy the fresh capital towards accelerating the development of its first major title, “Ghatika”, a narrative-driven action-adventure game currently in production for PC and console platforms. The studio has emphasised that its strategy is centred on creating enduring IPs rather than chasing short-term releases, a philosophy that aligns well with its investors’ long-term outlook.
In parallel with the fundraise, Glassjar Interactive has also joined CREATE, the incubation programme at IIIT Lucknow. Through this programme, the studio has received a government-supported grant and access to structured mentorship, technical guidance, and academic resources. This support is expected to strengthen its production capabilities and help the team meet international quality benchmarks.
UP Angel Network’s participation in this round is part of its broader collaboration with Bharat Startup and Innovation Society (BSIS), which has announced a pledged corpus of USD 100 million to support startups across sectors. While UPAN has not publicly disclosed a detailed list of its most recent individual investments beyond Glassjar Interactive, it continues to position itself as a hands-on early-stage partner, offering founders both capital and strategic support as they scale.