Yupp! KKR-backed firm invests in Netflix rival

As Netflix, LeEcho and Amazon chase eyeballs in Asia, KKR’s Emerald Media has picked a niche player in the burgeoning over-the-top space catering to the global Indian diaspora.
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The arrival of Netflix in Asia Pacific last year put the spotlight on the huge potential of online TV in the region. But given the many different languages spoken and the vast differences in internet connection speeds, it is clear the challenges are almost as large.

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