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Toonsutra

Beverly Hills, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 38 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Toonsutra is a digital platform for reading comics, manga, and webtoons online, offering content in Hindi, Tamil, and English. It provides episodic content through a mobile app with features like coins and personalized recommendations, targeting comic readers in India.

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Founders & leadership

Toonsutra was founded in 2021 by Sharad Devarajan and Vishal Anand.

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Sharad DevarajanCo-founder
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Vishal AnandinCo-Founder & CEOVishal Anand is the founder of Toonsutra, a digital platform for reading comics, manga, and webtoons in Hindi, Tamil, and English. He has led product and engineering teams in developing mobile platforms and revenue-generating products.

Investors · 9

Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo
gmjpreported · 2 sourcesWellesley
Holtzbrinck VenturesreportedEurope

Also in the syndicate · 6

GoogleGraphic IndiaHoltzbrinck Publishing GroupleadMaiora CapitalSony Innovation FundT-Accelerate

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2025

  • $3.2MSeed RoundFeb 2025 · 3 sources

    Holtzbrinck Publishing Group (lead), GMJP, Google, Graphic India, Maiora Capital, Sony Innovation Fund, T-Accelerate

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▶$285KraisedFeb 2022 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sharad DevarajanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$285K
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Webcomicsapp182 shared keywordsWebComics is a digital platform and mobile app for reading web comics, manhwa, manga, and manhua online across genres such as romance, action, and fantasy. It also offers tools for creators to publish their own comics.
GlobalComix166 shared keywordsGlobalComix is a digital platform for reading and discovering comics, manga, and webtoons from publishers such as Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image, as well as independent creators. It offers a subscription membership, downloads, forums, commissions, and creator tools for publishing content.
NamiComi132 shared keywordsNamiComi is a platform for publishing, distributing, and reading comics and manga globally in multiple languages, aimed at connecting creators directly with fans. It lets creators self-publish and monetize their work while fans discover and interact with them, operating in the comics/manga media industry.
Dashtoon95 shared keywordsDashtoon operates a platform for creating and distributing digital comics, serving creators and readers worldwide. Founded in 2022, it uses AI-assisted tools to enable comic creation and consumption.
Crunchyroll90 shared keywordsSony-owned anime company operating the Crunchyroll subscription streaming service plus manga, games, merchandise and home video.

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In the news

Toonsutra Closes $3.2M Seed Financingfinsmes.com · Feb 2025Sony-backed Toonsutra raises $3.2 million seed financing led by Holtzbrinck Publishing Group - The Economic Timesm.economictimes.com · Feb 2025Toonsutra, India’s #1 Webtoon App, Closes $3.2 Million Seed Financing, Led by Holtzbrinck Publishing Groupsg.finance.yahoo.com · Feb 2025Yourstoryyourstory.com · Feb 2025Google backs Toonsutra to grow its webtoons platform in India | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2025Toonsutra Funimation: Toonsutra raises funding from Funimation founder Gen Fukunaga - The Economic Timesm.economictimes.com · Jul 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Toonsutra do?
Toonsutra is a digital platform for reading comics, manga, and webtoons online, offering content in Hindi, Tamil, and English. It provides episodic content through a mobile app with features like coins and personalized recommendations, targeting comic readers in India.
Who founded Toonsutra?
Toonsutra was founded by Sharad Devarajan, Vishal Anand in 2021.
Who are Toonsutra's investors?
Toonsutra's investors include Sony Ventures Corporation, gmjp, Holtzbrinck Ventures.
How much funding has Toonsutra raised?
Toonsutra has disclosed $3.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Toonsutra headquartered?
Toonsutra is headquartered in Beverly Hills, US.