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Virat Kohli Shifts One8 to Agilitas, Invests INR 40 Crore

The move ties One8 to Agilitas’ Mochiko-driven manufacturing scale to accelerate a consumer-brand push.

Overview

  • Kohli announced the One8 transfer to Agilitas on December 8, calling it a new chapter for the brand in a social media post.
  • He is committing INR 40 crore to the startup, with reports indicating the investment is via CCPS that translate to a minority stake.
  • Ganguly has indicated Kohli will hold a mid–single-digit stake upon completion, with one report pegging the current conversion at about 1.94%.
  • Media reports say the agreement includes an exclusive arrangement that would bar Kohli from endorsing other sports brands.
  • The switch follows the end of Kohli’s Puma deal and his decision to forgo a reported INR 300 crore renewal as Agilitas builds consumer brands on top of Mochiko and regional rights to Lotto.