Light Novel Startup Raising Pre-Seed in Mumbai

About Business

A Fresh Chapter for Indian Storytelling
A cool new venture out of Mumbai is really shaking things up in the world of publishing. Launched just this year, 2025, this startup is introducing India to light novels – think fast, gripping stories delivered digitally, perfect for today's readers. Their big goal? To give independent authors a real boost with their unique hybrid publishing model, offering everything from editorial help to getting stories out everywhere online.

Already Gaining Momentum
They're not just talking about it; they've already hit the ground running. Their very first text-only light novel is live on Amazon Kindle, and they've even put together a simple website for early birds to check out. It's smart timing, too. With anime and manga blowing up in India, they're perfectly positioned to capture the attention of Gen-Z and young millennials – folks who absolutely love diving into binge-worthy, emotionally resonant stories, especially those with an Indian flavor.

Their Vision for the Future
Now, to really hit the accelerator, this startup is looking for pre-seed investment. This funding will help them supercharge their product range, bring a dedicated reading app to life, build out a full-fledged digital publishing ecosystem, and ultimately, become the go-to place for light novel storytelling across India.

What Makes Them Unique
What makes them stand out? Well, they're pioneers – India's first digital-only light novel platform. They've already got solid early momentum with their first Kindle release, and there's a huge, ready-made audience thanks to the popularity of anime and web fiction communities. Their hybrid publishing model is cool too, offering authors both editing and visual help. And looking ahead, they've got big plans: think audiobooks, stories in local languages, and easy access right from your phone app.

About Their Structure
Currently, this startup is operating as a Sole Proprietorship, but they're already planning to convert into a Private Limited company soon.

Clientele type

Young adult fiction readers (16–35 age group)
Indie content creators
Fan communities across anime, fiction, and fantasy
Book platforms and future merchandising audiences

Premises

OWNED

Premise Size: 180sq ft

Market Value (in INR): 10.00 K

Mainly running the business from Home. And the first book has been released on Amazon Kindle

Asking Price Includes

The terms of the transaction will be discussed with the potential investors.

Asking Price

INR 15.00 L

Minimum ticket size

INR 10.00 L

Reason

The business is currently at MVP stage with proven initial user interest and market validation. Funding is required to move into the execution phase of a full-scale digital platform, expand content, and monetize through sales, subscriptions.