Josh is India’s fastest growing short video app powered by VerSe.

VerSe Innovation's proprietary technology platform powers 300 million+ users to consume content in their local language. Its technology also powers India’s #1 and most engaging short video app, Josh.

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Creator
Program

Every user is a potential creator, all of us have unique facets of creativity. At Josh Studios, we believe that creativity is an organic entity and therefore it needs the right environment to flourish.

The Josh creator program is dedicated to providing the optimal conditions for each creator to realise and reveal their best capacities.

Media
Coverage

  • CNBC TV 18
    Sep 2, 2024
    VerSe Innovation Eyes $100 million revenue with ValueLeaf's acquisition, says Co-Founder Umang Bedi … Read More »
  • Business Standard
    Aug 28, 2024
    VerSe Innovation to reach Ebitda break-even by FY25-end: Co-founder … Read More »
  • TechCrunch
    Aug 28, 2024
    India’s VerSe buys Valueleaf to boost digital marketing … Read More »
  • Business Standard
    Apr 18, 2024
    VerSe Innovation acquires Magzter for a foray into super premium content … Read More »
  • Techcrunch
    Apr 18, 2024
    India’s VerSe acquires Apple News+ rival Magzter … Read More »
  • People Matters
    Jun 23, 2023
    The pivotal role of HR in startups (Maya John) … Read More »
  • Mint
    Jun 15, 2023
    'Generative Al can alter the way we work, transform biz' ( Umang Bedi) … Read More »
  • Inc42
    Jun 30, 2022
    Vernacular Advertising Can Help Brands Engage With Users Effectively And Authentically: Josh’s Umang Bedi … Read More »
  • oneindia
    Jun 17, 2022
    Josh joins hands with 'Janhit Mein Jaari'; comes up with new challenge #JanhitMeinJaari … Read More »
  • Media Infoline
    Jun 01, 2022
    Josh Provides Users An Opportunity To Be A Part Of IIFA Awards … Read More »
  • MEDIABRIEF
    May 25, 2022
    Josh and Brut collaborate to co-create short format content … Read More »
  • REUTERS
    Apr 06, 2022
    Google-backed VerSe valued at $5 bln in latest funding round … Read More »
  • BusinessLinc
    Apr 06, 2022
    Dailyhunt & Josh's parent raises $805 m … Read More »
  • money control
    Apr 06, 2022
    Dailyhunt parent VerSe Innovation raises a record $805 million at a valuation of $5 billion … Read More »
  • mint
    Apr 06, 2022
    Dailyhunt parent raises $805 mn at a valuation of $5 bn … Read More »
  • Business Standard
    Apr 06, 2022
    Local language tech platform VerSe Innovation's valuation crosses $5 bn … Read More »
  • The Times Of India
    Apr 06, 2022
    VerSe raises $805 million at $5 billion valuation … Read More »
  • The Economic Times
    Apr 06, 2022
    Dailyhunt's parent VerSe Innovation raises $805 million led by CPPIB, valuation reaches $5 billion … Read More »
  • exchange4media
    Mar 21, 2022
    Josh poised to capitalise on digital advertising growth: Sunil Mohapatra … Read More »
  • Adgully
    Mar 09, 2022
    We are now in a state of free play: Rubeena Singh … Read More »
  • Adgully
    Mar 08, 2022
    Josh announces the launch of Josh WAKAO … Read More »
  • INDIA TODAY
    Feb 28, 2022
    Josh to Support Manchester City's #SameGoals Initiative … Read More »
  • The Print
    Feb 24, 2022
    Fortis National Mental Health Program reaches 139 Million on Josh through Association with MASH … Read More »
  • INDIAN TELEVISION
    Feb 17, 2022
    Josh Studios’ ‘World Famous’ talent hunt heads to Rajasthan … Read More »
  • Boldsky
    Feb 04, 2022
    Josh, Paint It Red & Mash Project Come Together To Empower The Girl Child With #50Daysofschool Campaign … Read More »
  • Adgully
    Jan 25, 2022
    Josh and Shemaroo collaborate to deliver exciting challenges to the users … Read More »
  • The Economic Times
    Jan 05, 2022
    VerSe appoints Sandip Basu as Group CFO to strengthen its leadership team, HR News, ETHRWorld … Read More »
  • Youtube
    Dec 14, 2021
    In conversation with Umang Bedi, Co-Founder, Verse Innovation and Dailyhunt … Read More »
  • FORBES INDIA
    Dec 14, 2021
    How to give in to your compulsive idea, Virendra Gupta style … Read More »
  • BUSINESSWORLD
    Nov 11, 2021
    Short-video content platform Josh raised more than $450 million in its recent funding round, taking the total investment so far to more than $650 million in 2021 and a valuation of about $3 billion … Read More »
  • The Telegraph Online
    Nov 09, 2021
    Bengaluru-based Josh collaborates with SVF … Read More »
  • Google Podcasts
    Nov 25, 2021
    Building For One Billion Users Ft. Umang Bedi … Read More »
  • YOURSTORY
    Oct 30, 2021
    Unleashing creator power from Bharat, Umang Bedi and Virendra Gupta unbox the 'josh' economy at TechSparks 2021 … Read More »
  • United News Of India
    Nov 25, 2021
    Official Announcement Made for the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 Powered by Partners CoinDCX & Josh … Read More »
  • The Times Of India
    Nov 18, 2021
    Film production co ties up with app to promote Bengal’s content creators … Read More »
  • MEDIABRIEF
    Nov 22, 2021
    Josh creators drive climate action awareness with #WeTheChangeNOW challenge … Read More »
  • PTI
    Nov 16, 2021
    Josh announces First Edition Winner of its JFLIX Film Festival … Read More »
  • Telangana Today
    Oct 19, 2021
    A film festival to celebrate short video content creators … Read More »
  • Adgully
    Oct 18, 2021
    Josh announces JFLIX Film Festival, to celebrate short-video content … Read More »
  • The Economic Times
    August 13, 2021
    VerSe Raises $450 Million in New Round; Valuation Doubles … Read More »
  • Hindustan Times
    August 13, 2021
    Josh parent verse raises $450 million … Read More »
  • PTI
    August 12, 2021
    VerSe Innovation raises over USD 450 mn funding from Siguler Guff, others … Read More »
  • ANI
    August 12, 2021
    VerSe Innovation raises Rs 3,349 crore, doubles valuation in five months … Read More »
  • MEDIANEWS4U
    August 6, 2021
    Josh collaborates with D-ID to bring facial animation tech to India’s short-video app users … Read More »
  • Financial Express
    August 6, 2021
    Josh joins hands with D-ID to bring new feature to the platform … Read More »