Mumbai, 13th November 2024: OnePlay, India’s leading cloud gaming platform, today announced the onboarding of Akshat Rathee, a renowned name in the gaming and esports industry, as a strategic investor and member of its advisory board. With over two decades of experience in transforming the gaming landscape in India and other emerging markets, Akshat’s addition marks a significant milestone in OnePlay’s journey toward redefining gaming experiences in India and beyond.
A seasoned entrepreneur and the Managing Director and Co-founder of NODWIN Gaming, Akshat Rathee brings a unique blend of industry expertise and entrepreneurial drive to OnePlay. Over the course of his career, Akshat has founded more than 20 companies across various sectors, including consulting, clean energy, sports tech, and gaming, demonstrating his versatile business acumen.
Under his leadership, NODWIN has grown into Asia’s largest esports company with a presence spanning regions such as the Middle East and Europe. His experience in expanding NODWIN’s reach and creating large-scale gaming and esports initiatives will be invaluable for OnePlay as it seeks to strengthen its position in the cloud gaming market. Additionally, Akshat’s involvement in mentoring startups and investing in emerging companies through Good Game Investments adds a layer of strategic insight that will help drive OnePlay’s innovation and growth. Now, with his strategic vision and industry expertise, OnePlay aims to further penetrate into India’s lucrative gaming market and scale globally as well.
The onboarding of Akshat Rathee comes as OnePlay embarks on an exciting new phase of growth and expansion. The platform is expanding its portfolio with diverse games and strategic partnerships, along with a recent collaboration with Velosting, a leading Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider. This partnership will bolster OnePlay’s data centre infrastructure across India and the APAC region, enhancing response times and ensuring seamless gameplay for users.
Harshit Jain, Co-Founder and CEO at OnePlay, commented on Akshat’s recent onboarding, stating, “It’s a pleasure to welcome Akshat Rathee to the OnePlay team. His extensive experience with NODWIN Gaming will be instrumental as we embark on our journey in the cloud gaming space. We believe that Akshat’s insights and strategic vision will be pivotal in driving innovation and shaping the future of gaming at OnePlay, as we strive to create unparalleled experiences for gamers in India and beyond.”
Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Akshat said, “OnePlay stands at the forefront of the cloud gaming and computing revolutions, with immense potential to redefine the gaming landscape in India. I am excited to join this dynamic team and contribute to our shared vision of transforming how players engage with games in India. Together, we will explore new opportunities and elevate the gaming experience for millions, harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of this vibrant industry.”
This strategic partnership reinforces OnePlay’s leadership in the gaming and entertainment industry, solidifying its position as a forwarding looking and gamer-focused brand.
