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About USP Digital

A global children's media company creating and owning original IP for children aged 0–8. Founded in Mumbai in 2013, we create content, build audiences and take our IP across platforms, apps, music and consumer products.

The company

Who we are

We create original, educational and entertaining content for young children — from songs, rhymes and stories to early learning videos. Our content is built around original IP that children and families come back to.

We create and own our IP, producing our content and music in-house. Our portfolio spans 88 original IP properties, 30,000+ videos and 30,000+ original music recordings.

From YouTube and streaming platforms to apps, music services and consumer products, we take our IP to children and families in 45+ languages around the world.

Founded
2013
Legal entity
USP Digital Private Limited
CIN
U92490MH2022PTC381616
Locations
Mumbai and Chandigarh
Team
120+ employees
Audience
Children aged 0 to 8
Languages
45+
2013
Year founded
88
Original IP properties
30,000+
Videos produced
30,000+
Original music recordings
History

Milestones

A few milestones from our journey.

2026
675 million subscribers
Our YouTube network surpasses 675 million subscribers across 700+ channels, with 610 Play Buttons awarded.
2020
Reliance Jio partnership
Eight USP apps became available to Jio users across India, extending our content into a new digital ecosystem.
2019
First Diamond Play Button
Kids TV surpasses 10 million subscribers, marking our first Diamond Play Button. Partnerships with Cosmos-Maya and RouteNote expand our distribution and music footprint.
2017
Merchandising begins
Bob The Train toys are developed and sold internationally through a licensing partnership with Jazwares.
2016
10 billion views
Our network surpasses 10 billion lifetime views, just three years after launch.
Inside the studio

Where ideas become content

Our creative and production teams work across Mumbai and Chandigarh, bringing together writers, animators, composers, editors, voice directors, AI artists, app developers and more.

From the first idea to the final frame, we create our content in-house. This gives us the creative control and production scale to build original IP, adapt it for different audiences and take it from one language to 45+ languages.

The USP Digital team on the studio floor in Mumbai
Our people

Leadership

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Uday Singh Phoolka
Founder

Founded USP in 2013 and has led its growth from a Mumbai start-up into a global children's content company. He spent more than 25 years in media before that, working across advertising, live events, television series and feature films.

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Jaskirat Singh Gill
Chief Executive Officer

Leads business strategy, partnerships and operations across the company's content and distribution network, covering the YouTube estate, OTT and music distribution, licensing and the app business.

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Priya Phoolka
Director

Head of creative and innovation at USP, driving its work across music, AI and children's education. She shapes creative vision, content and new-age initiatives, building engaging experiences and global opportunities at the intersection of creativity, technology and entertainment.

Where we are

Two creative hubs. One global team.

Our teams in Mumbai and Chandigarh work together across content, production, technology and operations.

Mumbai

Our headquarters and creative hub.
Home to our core content production, post-production and business teams.

Chandigarh

Our production and language hub.
Supporting content creation, regional language production and network operations.

Looking ahead

What's next for USP Digital

New ways to create, reach and extend our IP.

AI-powered production

Using AI-assisted tools to create and localise animated content faster and at greater scale.

Short-form video

Creating original content for Reels, Shorts and other mobile-first platforms.

Apps & interactive experiences

Expanding Apples & Bananas with new content, features and markets — alongside new digital experiences built around our IP.

Growing our channel network

Expanding our YouTube network and bringing more content and audiences into our ecosystem.

Global licensing

Taking our content and IP to new audiences through partnerships with distributors, platforms and other licensing partners.

Education & consumer products

Bringing our content and IP into classrooms, learning environments and consumer products through new partnerships and retail opportunities.

Get in touch

We would be glad to hear from platforms, distributors, brands and studios.