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October 25, 2025 - 4:16 PM

Indian Social Media Platform Koo Shuts Down Operations

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Koo, an Indian social media platform, has announced that it will shut down its operations. 
The platform, which positioned itself as a local alternative to Twitter, struggled to grow despite initial success.
Koo recently attempted to secure its future through acquisition talks with Dailyhunt, a popular content and news aggregator valued at $5 billion.
However, these negotiations fell through, leaving Koo with no viable path forward.
Over the years, Koo managed to raise more than $60 million from investors, including Accel and Tiger Global.
Despite this substantial financial backing, the platform faced significant challenges in attracting a larger user base and generating revenue.
Koo’s unique selling point was its focus on compliance with local regulations and support for multiple Indian languages.
This approach initially helped the platform gain popularity, especially during a dispute between Twitter and the Indian government.
In an effort to expand, Koo also launched in Brazil and attracted several high-profile Indian politicians to its user base. However, a prolonged funding drought hindered its growth and sustainability.
The shutdown of Koo highlights the difficulties faced by Indian startups in competing with well-established American social media platforms.
Doris Israel Ijeoma
Doris Israel Ijeoma
Doris Israel Ijeoma is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos. She writes Tech, Political, Business and Entertainment Articles. dorisisrael5@gmail.com
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