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The Deals: KKR Invests in India’s BookMyShow
In this week's Deal's roundup, Merlin and Jamen complete their acquisition of Curve Royalty Systems and more. Global investment firm KKR has invested in one of India’s largest entertainment companies, BookMyShow .
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KKR’s managed funds have taken a minority stake in BookMyShow, one of India’s largest entertainment platforms, to back the next phase of growth for its live‑event division. The investment aims to help BookMyShow Live expand its offerings, which have previously brought major acts such as Lollapalooza India, U2, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and other international artists to Indian audiences. The deal was noted in Billboard’s weekly “Deal’s roundup” published on August 27, 2026.
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