Zupee becomes the first skill based online gaming platform in the RMG space to introduce a ‘Period Leave Policy’

• Zupee becomes the first skill based online gaming startup in the RMG space to introduce a ‘Period Leave Policy’, as part of its continuous efforts to create a comfortable, equitable and supportive work environment for female employees

Gurugram, 13th March 2023: Zupee, one of the fastest growing online skill-based gaming platforms in India, today announced the introduction of a new policy that grants female employees a paid leave during their menstrual cycle. The period leave policy can be availed every month, with one leave per month, whether working from the office or home. In an effort to combat the long-standing stigma around menstruation, the new policy is a step further to building a healthy and comfortable working environment for its female employees.

Zupee is the first skill based online gaming platform to recognise the need for such a progressive initiative with the policy going into effect from April 1, 2023.

Speaking on the announcement, Ms. Surabhi Sanchita, Vice President, Human Resources at Zupee, said, “By implementing this policy, Zupee is not only acknowledging and safeguarding female colleague’s health, but also, raising awareness to avoid menstrual stigmatisation. We believe that this policy will enable our female colleagues to better manage their health and strike a balance between personal and professional life”

About Zupee – Zupee is one of the fastest growing Indian online gaming platforms with largest market share in the Indian gaming sector’s largest sector – casual & board game segment. Zupee offers ‘games of skill’, in which a player’s skill, knowledge, attention, experience, and capabilities are crucial to success. Zupee’s product portfolio of skill based casual & board games is redefining the online real money gaming ecosystem by providing meaningful entertainment & bringing moments of joy. By intersecting meaningful entertainment with skill-based elements like logical thinking and consumer behavior, Zupee seeks to offer a learning driven gaming ecosystem in the country. Founded by IIT Kanpur graduates, Dilsher Singh Malhi and Siddhant Saurabh in 2018 and is backed by marquee investors such as WestCap Group, Tomales Bay Capital, Nepean Capital, AJ Capital, Matrix Partners India, & Orios Venture Partners.