PUNJAB NEWS EXPRESS
NEW DELHI: Online ticketing platform BookMyShow on Wednesday said it has raised $100 million in Series D funding round led by private equity firm TPG Growth.
The round also saw participation from existing investors, Bigtree Entertainment, which owns BookMyShow, said in a statement.
"This fresh infusion of funds will fuel BookMyShow's growth plans as it transforms into the ultimate ‘Entertainment Destination' for its customers, " it said.
Akshay Tanna, Principal at TPG Growth, said: "Traditionally dominated by movies, India's entertainment industry is rapidly changing and expanding, driven by factors such as rising income levels, growing consumer appetite and higher Internet usage."