Shortgun funding, investors and company details

Shortgun is an emerging Sports and Gaming startup from Mumbai, working in the space of Indian game studio dedicated toafting cinematic, story-rich gaming experiences for global audiences.. Founded by Jeet Chandan, Vidhit Mehta.

Company: Shortgun Teams Private Limited
Sector: Sports and Gaming
Location: Mumbai
Founders: Jeet Chandan, Vidhit Mehta

Company overview

Shortgun Games, founded in 2021, is a rising Indian game studio dedicated toafting cinematic, story-rich gaming experiences for global audiences. it is now developing a third-person shooter for PC and consoles that blends immersive storytelling, polished gameplay mechanics, and high-fidelity visuals—aiming to set a new benchmark for Indian-made games. Shortgun is currently building a refined vertical slicea 5 to 8 minute playable prototype that captures the game’s tone, mechanics, and visual identity. This milestone will serve as a launchpad for full-scale production and future publishing partnerships. To elevate the cinematic quality of its combat, the studio has partnered with Bollywood action director Vicky Arora, known for choreographing stunts in URI, RRR, and TANAAV. Shortgun follows a player-first philosophy, prioritizing emotional depth and gameplay precision from the ground up. With plans to raise additional capital and expand its development pipeline.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Seed): $ 1.00 Mn (₹8.82 Cr.), 2025-08-06