WHO WE ARE

User Centric. Scientific. Innovative.

Our journey so far

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2006

Our humble beginnings.

2009

RummyCircle is officially launched, for the first time introducing online real money rummy to enthusiasts across the country.

2012

• Games24x7 became a profitable company.

• We had our first 5M+ players actively indulging in what we had to offer.

2017

RummyCircle becomes India's top-grossing gaming sensation, attracting 15M+ players.

2019

• Entering the realm of fantasy sports, My11Circle launched.

• Our second institutional investor, Raine Group comes onboard.

2022

• My11Circle takes title sponsorship for Lucknow Super Giants - a new Indian Premier League (IPL) team.

• $75mn funding round led by Malabar Investment; Games24x7 becomes India's 99th unicorn.

• Launch of corporate investment arm, Games24x7 Ventures.

• Games24x7 Foundation was incorporated.

The Science of Gaming

The Science of Gaming is our operating ethos. It entails living and breathing your users, setting clear goals and pursuing them with a scientific mindset, being hungry for knowledge to get the big wins and pushing boundaries to create new opportunities.

How Science of Gaming translates into everyday work

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A team player

A team player

Know and fulfill your role in the team with the highest level of ownership. Always put organization and team before self.

Goal oriented

Goal oriented

Understand one's own goals, and team’s goals clearly, ask the right questions to align goals. Pursue them relentlessly, yet systematically, towards the best outcomes.

User-centricity

User-centricity

Deeply understand user behaviour by seeing the world through their eyes. Given this understanding, use a rigorous and analytical
approach to create awesome user experiences.

Creativity

Creativity

Be creative and experiment fearlessly to achieve path breaking outcomes.

Objectivity

Objectivity

Rely on logic, analysis, and facts for making decisions. Be open minded and willing to challenge hard held beliefs in the face of contrary evidence.

Why-centricity

Why-centricity

Be oriented towards developing an in depth understanding of things. Always ask why is something being done, why we failed or succeeded, even if that means challenging collective wisdom.

Our Values

Honesty

Honesty forms the cornerstone of trust, establishing an environment of transparency and sincerity.

Decency

Effective communication requires decency, cultivating respectful and open interactions.

Humility

Our growth is nurtured in humility, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Fairness

Our pursuit of excellence is guided by fairness, promoting a balanced and equitable work environment.

Genuineness

Ownership is anchored in genuineness, with every individual standing true to their commitments.

Honesty

Honesty forms the cornerstone of trust, establishing an environment of transparency and sincerity.

Decency

Effective communication requires decency, cultivating respectful and open interactions.

Humility

Our growth is nurtured in humility, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Fairness

Our pursuit of excellence is guided by fairness, promoting a balanced and equitable work environment.

Genuineness

Ownership is anchored in genuineness, with every individual standing true to their commitments.

The leaders that bring all this to life

"Every time I learn something about a player that allows us to deliver a better experience to them — that is a success."

Trivikraman Thampy

Co-founder and Co-CEO

Vikram's love for understanding drivers of user behavior goes back to his poker playing days when he was pursuing his doctoral degree in Economics. Poker strategies, behavioral economics, and the analytical rigor of the economics discipline were instrumental in shaping his ideas on how to run a business. The Science of Gaming ethos which has powered the success of Games24x7 is a culmination of that journey. Vikram is happily married with two sons and holds a PhD in Economics from New York University and a B.Tech from IIT Bombay.

"Ideas don't succeed; products don't succeed — teams succeed."

Bhavin Pandya

Co-founder and Co-CEO

In an era when startups were uncharted territory, Bhavin, an engineering graduate from Purdue University chose to quit his fully-funded PhD program in Economics at NYU to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. This pivotal decision marked the birth and rise of Games24x7, a trailblazer in India's online gaming industry. As he continues to lead the company towards sustainable growth, Bhavin remains committed to preserving the foundational culture that underpins Games24x7's existence and success.

Saroj Panigrahi

Chief Operating Officer

Saroj has been a driving force for over 15 years, shaping the company's product strategy from across several key positions. He heads marketing and operations for all our platforms. With exceptional leadership and dedication to user experiences, Saroj is leading the company’s next phase of growth.

Rahul Tewari

Chief Financial Officer

Rahul has over two decades of leadership experience in strategic finance, corporate development, and investment banking in the technology sector. At Games24x7, he leads corporate development initiatives, including acquisitions, partnerships, and investments. Rahul has worked in prominent investment banks like Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank in New York, and led technology sector coverage at ICICI Securities. He holds a MBA from Cornell University's Johnson School of Management and an undergraduate degree in engineering from IIT, Delhi.

Rajat Bansal

Chief Technology Officer

Rajat, a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience, excels in building products and platforms from scratch and expanding them globally to international markets. At Games24x7, he prioritizes innovation to offer players an intuitive gaming experience with zero downtime.

Tridib Mukherjee

Chief Data Science & AI Officer

Tridib leads the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to automate business decisions and develop cutting-edge algorithms for enhancing user experiences. He holds a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from Arizona State University, specialising in AI-driven data centre optimisation and body sensor networks.

Sameer Chugh

Chief Legal Officer

Sameer, with over 26 years of experience, leads the legal, compliance, and the governance function at the Company. He holds a Law degree from Symbiosis Law College, Pune, and has completed a Masters in Marketing Management from SIMS, Pune, followed by MSc in Telecom Business from UCL, London, UK.

Vikrant Goyal

Chief Human Resource Officer

Vikrant has over two decades of experience across industries. An avid reader and writer, Vikrant specialised in organisation transformation, being a facilitator, coach, interventionist, and trainer to meet the diverse needs of his team.

Ritesh Agarwal

Senior Vice President - Engineering

Ritesh Agarwal has around 18 years of experience in the technology sector. At Games24x7, he leads product engineering, playing a pivotal role in developing key gaming platforms such as My11Circle and RummyCircle. With a strong background insolution architecture and management, Ritesh previously held leadership roles at British Telecom. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus, he is dedicated to fostering innovation and scaling up technology in the gaming industry.

Gaurav Verma

Vice President, RummyCircle

Gaurav, an accomplished marketing professional with over 12 years in the industry, is the Vice President, RummyCircle at Games24x7. He oversees product and marketing strategy, focusing on user acquisition and retention for the business. Gaurav holds an MBA in Marketing from SJMSOM, IIT Bombay.

Neha Singhvi

Vice President - Public Affairs, Communications and CSR

Neha leads Public Affairs, Communications, and CSR at Games24x7, with over 19 years of experience in reputation management and brand communication. She has assisted and advised companies across various sectors on multi-stakeholder programs. Neha is skilled in managing crises, implementing data-driven programs, and leading policy advocacy campaigns that drive positive change.

Avin Sharma

Vice President

Avin, with over 15 years of gaming industry experience, emphasises the significance of product innovation to offer fresh gameplay experiences that attract and retain players. A passionate gamer and a perfectionist, Avin holds a management degree from the Indian School of Business.

Avik Kanungo

Associate Vice President - Brand and Marketing Strategy

Avik has been leading the brand marketing efforts at Games24x7 since 2014. Adept in marketing strategy and planning for driving high business growth, he plays a key role in shaping brand communications and effective media planning.

Shivanee Chauhan

Associate Vice President - Talent Management and OD

Shivanee has over two decades of experience, across various sectors like Aviation, Telecom, Power, Gaming, and Technology and is an ex-Air Force Wing Commander from the first batch of women officers. Currently, she holds leadership roles in TMOD and HRBP functions at Games24x7. A graduate of IIFT New Delhi and an alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad her early interest in Human Factors and Organizational Dynamics drove her towards a career in HR and Strategy Development. With a background in Operations, Shivanee believes in leveraging HR to optimize business performance. Over the years, she has assisted organizations in reimagining HR, talent, andorganizational practices.

Akshay Gupta

Director - Public Policy & Regulatory Advocacy

Akshay serves as the Director of Public Policy, responsible for steering the company's public policy and government engagement strategy. An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and a tech enthusiast with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Akshay brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic acumen to his role. With a decade of experience, he is committed to advancing the company's interests in the evolving landscape of public policy and emerging technologies. Akshay collaborates closely with the government, academia, and industry to build consensus on policies that ensure a safe, trusted, and accountable gaming ecosystem in India.

Arnov Kumar

Director, Risk Management

Arnov has around 10 years of experience in analytics, with expertise in conceptualising, developing and implementing machine learning and optimisation solutions for leading businesses across the globe. He currently leads the Risk Management division at Games24x7 focussing on identification of fraud players and irresponsible gameplay related risk.

Gautam Anchalia

Director - User Growth

Gautam has a decade of experience in leading growth & marketing at different stages of companies across e-commerce & consumer brands. He currently leads acquisition and retention for My11Circle and is actively shaping strategy and user-experiences to charter the next phase of growth for the brand. He holds a MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.

"Every time I learn something about a player that allows us to deliver a better experience to them — that is a success."

Trivikraman Thampy

Co-founder and Co-CEO

Vikram's love for understanding drivers of user behavior goes back to his poker playing days when he was pursuing his doctoral degree in Economics. Poker strategies, behavioral economics, and the analytical rigor of the economics discipline were instrumental in shaping his ideas on how to run a business. The Science of Gaming ethos which has powered the success of Games24x7 is a culmination of that journey. Vikram is happily married with two sons and holds a PhD in Economics from New York University and a B.Tech from IIT Bombay.

"Ideas don't succeed; products don't succeed — teams succeed."

Bhavin Pandya

Co-founder and Co-CEO

In an era when startups were uncharted territory, Bhavin, an engineering graduate from Purdue University chose to quit his fully-funded PhD program in Economics at NYU to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. This pivotal decision marked the birth and rise of Games24x7, a trailblazer in India's online gaming industry. As he continues to lead the company towards sustainable growth, Bhavin remains committed to preserving the foundational culture that underpins Games24x7's existence and success.

Saroj Panigrahi

Chief Operating Officer

Saroj has been a driving force for over 15 years, shaping the company's product strategy from across several key positions. He heads marketing and operations for all our platforms. With exceptional leadership and dedication to user experiences, Saroj is leading the company’s next phase of growth.

Rahul Tewari

Chief Financial Officer

Rahul has over two decades of leadership experience in strategic finance, corporate development, and investment banking in the technology sector. At Games24x7, he leads corporate development initiatives, including acquisitions, partnerships, and investments. Rahul has worked in prominent investment banks like Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank in New York, and led technology sector coverage at ICICI Securities. He holds a MBA from Cornell University's Johnson School of Management and an undergraduate degree in engineering from IIT, Delhi.

Rajat Bansal

Chief Technology Officer

Rajat, a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience, excels in building products and platforms from scratch and expanding them globally to international markets. At Games24x7, he prioritizes innovation to offer players an intuitive gaming experience with zero downtime.

Tridib Mukherjee

Chief Data Science & AI Officer

Tridib leads the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to automate business decisions and develop cutting-edge algorithms for enhancing user experiences. He holds a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from Arizona State University, specialising in AI-driven data centre optimisation and body sensor networks.

Sameer Chugh

Chief Legal Officer

Sameer, with over 26 years of experience, leads the legal, compliance, and the governance function at the Company. He holds a Law degree from Symbiosis Law College, Pune, and has completed a Masters in Marketing Management from SIMS, Pune, followed by MSc in Telecom Business from UCL, London, UK.

Vikrant Goyal

Chief Human Resource Officer

Vikrant has over two decades of experience across industries. An avid reader and writer, Vikrant specialised in organisation transformation, being a facilitator, coach, interventionist, and trainer to meet the diverse needs of his team.

Ritesh Agarwal

Senior Vice President - Engineering

Ritesh Agarwal has around 18 years of experience in the technology sector. At Games24x7, he leads product engineering, playing a pivotal role in developing key gaming platforms such as My11Circle and RummyCircle. With a strong background insolution architecture and management, Ritesh previously held leadership roles at British Telecom. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus, he is dedicated to fostering innovation and scaling up technology in the gaming industry.

Gaurav Verma

Vice President, RummyCircle

Gaurav, an accomplished marketing professional with over 12 years in the industry, is the Vice President, RummyCircle at Games24x7. He oversees product and marketing strategy, focusing on user acquisition and retention for the business. Gaurav holds an MBA in Marketing from SJMSOM, IIT Bombay.

Neha Singhvi

Vice President - Public Affairs, Communications and CSR

Neha leads Public Affairs, Communications, and CSR at Games24x7, with over 19 years of experience in reputation management and brand communication. She has assisted and advised companies across various sectors on multi-stakeholder programs. Neha is skilled in managing crises, implementing data-driven programs, and leading policy advocacy campaigns that drive positive change.

Avin Sharma

Vice President

Avin, with over 15 years of gaming industry experience, emphasises the significance of product innovation to offer fresh gameplay experiences that attract and retain players. A passionate gamer and a perfectionist, Avin holds a management degree from the Indian School of Business.

Avik Kanungo

Associate Vice President - Brand and Marketing Strategy

Avik has been leading the brand marketing efforts at Games24x7 since 2014. Adept in marketing strategy and planning for driving high business growth, he plays a key role in shaping brand communications and effective media planning.

Shivanee Chauhan

Associate Vice President - Talent Management and OD

Shivanee has over two decades of experience, across various sectors like Aviation, Telecom, Power, Gaming, and Technology and is an ex-Air Force Wing Commander from the first batch of women officers. Currently, she holds leadership roles in TMOD and HRBP functions at Games24x7. A graduate of IIFT New Delhi and an alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad her early interest in Human Factors and Organizational Dynamics drove her towards a career in HR and Strategy Development. With a background in Operations, Shivanee believes in leveraging HR to optimize business performance. Over the years, she has assisted organizations in reimagining HR, talent, andorganizational practices.

Akshay Gupta

Director - Public Policy & Regulatory Advocacy

Akshay serves as the Director of Public Policy, responsible for steering the company's public policy and government engagement strategy. An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and a tech enthusiast with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Akshay brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic acumen to his role. With a decade of experience, he is committed to advancing the company's interests in the evolving landscape of public policy and emerging technologies. Akshay collaborates closely with the government, academia, and industry to build consensus on policies that ensure a safe, trusted, and accountable gaming ecosystem in India.

Arnov Kumar

Director, Risk Management

Arnov has around 10 years of experience in analytics, with expertise in conceptualising, developing and implementing machine learning and optimisation solutions for leading businesses across the globe. He currently leads the Risk Management division at Games24x7 focussing on identification of fraud players and irresponsible gameplay related risk.

Gautam Anchalia

Director - User Growth

Gautam has a decade of experience in leading growth & marketing at different stages of companies across e-commerce & consumer brands. He currently leads acquisition and retention for My11Circle and is actively shaping strategy and user-experiences to charter the next phase of growth for the brand. He holds a MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.