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99math turns classroom math into a multiplayer game where students race to solve problems in real time. Teachers can launch live matches, track progress, and engage entire classrooms. With millions of students using the platform in the US, 99math is reshaping how kids experience math, blending competition with learning.

Ahead offers a gamified app to help users boost their emotional intelligence, covering topics like communication, confidence, and empathy. Backed by behavioral science, the app delivers daily exercises, coaching tips, and progress tracking, aiming to make emotional fitness as routine as physical workouts.

Alinea Invest is a mobile-first investing platform designed for Gen Z, offering curated investment playlists and personalized financial guidance. Founded by Anam Lakhani and Eve Halimi, the app enables users to start investing with as little as $1, emphasizing financial literacy and community engagement, providing tools that align with users' values and interests.

All Star Games develops a multiplayer cricket game tailored for the massive Indian market, blending real-time action with social features.

Acquired by Google. AI avatar technology company that helps players, creators, and brands express their virtual identity.

Ancient8 builds a Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain designed specifically for Web3 gaming, providing developers with a scalable, low-cost environment to build fully on-chain games. Its AI-enhanced infrastructure supports advanced player economies, digital assets, and new gaming models, reshaping blockchain play.

Appcharge enables direct-to-consumer business for mobile developers. The platform integrates seamlessly with games and apps, boosting player lifetime value and offering personalized purchase journeys while returning more revenue to developers.

Artes creates casual games enhanced with real-money challenges, allowing players to compete, showcase their skills, and win real rewards. The platform blends exciting gameplay with immersive, skill-driven mechanics in a safe, secure, and transparent environment—empowering players to turn play into profit through fair and trusted competition.

Arya is a digital platform offering curated, guided experiences for couples seeking to deepen intimacy and strengthen their bond. Combining expert advice with playful exercises, Arya provides couples with personalized journeys that build trust, spark communication, and explore new dimensions of closeness.

Azra Games is on a mission to recapture everything great about classic sword-and-sworcery for the modern era with UnGodly, a dark fantasy free-to-play RPG, coming to Mobile & PC. Founded by virtuoso game designer Mark Otero, best known for Electronic Arts’ top grossing Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, Travis Boudreaux (CTO), and an insanely stacked dev team. Game credits include franchises such as Star Wars, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Marvel, Battlefield, Assassin’s Creed and more.

Benjamin is a rewards-focused banking app that combines everyday purchases with gamified cashback mechanics. Users earn “Money Moments” by shopping anywhere, engaging with short activities like videos or games, and exploring daily offers. Rewards are stored in a built-in wallet and can be redeemed via bank transfer or store cards.

BeyondOS is an AI entertainment lab founded by former Huuuge Games founder and CEO Anton Gauffin, developing generative tools and interactive experiences that blend creativity and technology. Its platform powers applications like Decor Society, an interior design-focused interactive experience.

Bible Chat is a Romanian startup building AI-powered tools for Christian audiences, offering personalized spiritual guidance and community engagement across mobile and web. The platform includes consumer-facing apps and ministry-focused solutions, serving over 10 million users. In 2025, Bible Chat raised a $14M Series A led by True Ventures to expand its reach and accelerate product development.

Founded by ex-Peak Games key employees, Bigger Games is a Turkish mobile game studio behind the upcoming mobile puzzle hit Kitchen Masters.

Blackblock is developing a cutting-edge open-world title that integrates blockchain mechanics, NFTs, and player-owned assets. Its team combines top-tier gaming experience from Rockstar Entertainment, Rovio and Next Games to craft interactive experiences where players participate in governance, economy shaping, and community-driven storytelling.

BlackPool is a decentralized asset management platform focused on NFTs. It pools capital to acquire, manage, and optimize returns on NFT-based assets like gaming items, collectibles, and metaverse land. By applying DeFi tools, data analytics, and professional management, BlackPool delivers yield to token holders.

Brightstar Studio is developing Ember Sword, a next-generation cross-platform MMORPG that blends blockchain ownership with fast-paced, classless combat. Designed for accessibility, Ember Sword features player-driven economies, cosmetic collectibles, and open-world exploration in a vibrant fantasy universe.

Burnt is a decentralized technology studio developing blockchain infrastructure and creative tools. Known for projects like Burnt Finance (a decentralized NFT auction protocol), Burnt focuses on empowering creators and communities with decentralized applications that break traditional ownership barriers.

Carter Labs builds AI storytelling apps that let users create, talk to, and share original characters and narratives -- starting with their debut product, Carter Chat.

Champion Games develops sports games that combine fantasy sports mechanics, NFTs, and decentralized rewards. With games like MetaSoccer, it allows players to own, manage, and trade soccer teams, fostering new fan engagement models and player-driven digital economies.

Community Gaming provides an end-to-end esports platform enabling players and organizers to create tournaments with automated payouts. Combining smart contracts and streamlined UX, the platform supports hundreds of games and has facilitated millions in prize payouts, driving grassroots esports growth.

Cypher Games is a Turkey-based mobile game developer. Their debut title, Match Squad, blends classic puzzle mechanics with city-building and social gameplay elements. The studio emphasizes high production values, aiming to create emotionally engaging experiences inspired by storytelling techniques from animation studios.

Darkbright Studios is a game development studio founded in 2023 by industry veterans from PopCap, ArenaNet, Phoenix Labs, and Big Fish Games. Their debut title, Smolbound, is a life simulation RPG that combines farming, exploration, and user-generated content within a whimsical fantasy world. The game integrates Web3 technology, allowing players to own and monetize in-game assets.

Acquired by MGI / Verve Group. Programmatic advertising platform for mobile app retargeting.

Datawisp enables non-technical teams to connect, explore, and visualize complex datasets through an intuitive no-code interface. Its drag-and-drop tools help teams in gaming, Web3, and beyond uncover trends, optimize performance, and democratize data-driven decision-making without technical barriers.

Decentral Games is an operator of play-to-earn casino experiences, including their Telegram experience Bag.win.

DeFi Alliance is a global accelerator providing funding, mentorship, and network access to early-stage DeFi and Web3 startups. By partnering with top projects and industry leaders, it helps emerging ventures scale faster, refine products, and build critical connections across decentralized ecosystems.

Eloelo is a Bengaluru-based live social entertainment platform founded in 2020, enabling creators to host interactive video and audio livestreams in eight Indian languages. With over 90 million users and 150,000 creators, the platform offers games, chat features, and virtual gifting, allowing over 20,000 creators to earn a livelihood.

Empire Games is a developer of competitive, skill based, online multiplayer cash games, such as their debut title Empire Casino.

Eterlast develops Pickem -- the ultimate platform for sports fans who love predicting match outcomes, competing in fantasy sports tournaments, and challenging friends for virtual trophies and glory.

Feraset is an Istanbul-based AI-powered mobile app studio founded by H. Burak Demir, who previously co-founded and sold Zerosum Games to Zynga. Leveraging deep expertise in mobile gaming, Feraset develops gamified consumer applications across design, video, music, photo, and utility categories.

First Light Games specializes in mobile action games enhanced by blockchain elements like player-owned NFTs and decentralized rewards. With titles like Blast Royale, the studio blends fast-paced gameplay with Web3 mechanics, giving players real stakes in the in-game economy and competitive play.

Fliff offers a sports prediction app where users make picks on real sports events to earn virtual coins. Combining social features and gamified mechanics, Fliff blurs the lines between social gaming and sports, attracting a broad sports fan base.

FunCraft is a mobile game development company creating engaging and fun daily ritual games, such as Wordgrams and Dice Yatzy.

Gambit Games is a game studio building the next generation of IP-driven mobile games. Founded by gaming industry veterans from Kabam, Konami, Machine Zone, Supercell and more.

Game Story develops real-money skill-based multiplayer games, such as Bingo Bling and Solitaire Stash.

Gamefam develops and publishes live-operated games on Roblox, blending top-tier production with constant content updates. With hit titles like Sonic Speed Simulator, Gamefam leads the UGC gaming space, partnering with major brands and driving platform innovation.

Global Worldwide is a game development studio founded by Will Harbin, former CEO of Kixeye -- an early pioneer and leader of the 4X strategy genre. The studio's flagship title, Kingdom Maker, blends real-time strategy, role-playing, and social simulation. Players build dynasties, engage in real-time battles, and explore a stylized fantasy world.

“Steam for GameFi”, a platform that enables players and guilds to get the best out of the gaming ecosystem.

Hypersonic Labs develops a hyper-realistic, open-world digital city powered by Web3 technology and Unreal Engine graphics. Players engage in social, economic, and gameplay interactions, owning assets as NFTs, participating in governance, and shaping an expansive, player-driven virtual society.

Incrmntal provides a software platform that helps advertisers measure incremental lift from marketing activities without relying on user-level data. Its privacy-first, cookieless approach enables brands to optimize ad spend, reduce waste, and improve ROI through always-on marketing experiments.

indie.io is a U.S.-based game publishing platform dedicated to supporting independent developers throughout the game development lifecycle. Formerly known as Freedom Games, indie.io offers comprehensive services including marketing, distribution across over 60 channels, storefront optimization, creative asset development, and analytics reporting.

Jarvi Games creates mobile games with a focus on high-quality visuals, engaging gameplay, and deep player progression -- starting with their debut open-world title Flex City.

Just is a community platform that incentivizes user-generated content across diverse topics starting with gaming.

KGeN (Kratos Gamer Network) is a decentralized gaming platform that enables players to own and monetize their gaming data through its Proof of Gamer (PoG) engine. By creating on-chain identities, gamers can track achievements, participate in quests, and earn rewards. KGeN offers tools for developers, including loyalty and esports protocols, to enhance user engagement. With a focus on emerging markets, KGeN aims to build micro-gaming communities and provide a transparent, player-centric ecosystem.

KEK is the studio behind the upcoming tactical mech shooter Armor Attack. The studio is founded by a team of ex-Pixonic employees, who previously created the hit shooter title War Robots with over $1B in lifetime revenues.

Acquired by Logitech.Customizable hardware consoles for creative software control.

M-League is India's premier gaming platform company, encompassing skill-based gaming, free-to-play (F2P) publishing, and AAA game development. Its portfolio includes Mobile Premier League (MPL), GameDuell, Blast+, and Mayhem Studios. With over 170 million users and a global footprint across six continents, the company is on its way to become a global gaming powerhouse from India.

Mainframe Industries is a studio of AAA veterans developing the vast social sandbox MMO Pax Dei.

Midnite is a licensed sportsbook and casino platform rethinking the betting experience. Designed for modern audiences, the platform emphasizes usability, clean design, and a fresh alternative to legacy betting apps. Midnite covers a wide range of sports and casino offerings, aiming to deliver a streamlined, intuitive experience for users seeking both entertainment and ease of use.

Mighty Bear Games is a Singapore-based game development studio founded in 2016 by industry veterans from King, Ubisoft, LucasArts, EA, Gameloft, and Disney. The studio focuses on developing accessible, community-driven multiplayer games that blend the depth of desktop gaming with the convenience of mobile platforms. Notable titles include Butter Royale and Disney Melee Mania, both featured on Apple Arcade. Their latest project, Mighty Action Heroes, is a Web3-enabled battle royale game emphasizing player ownership and blockchain integration.

Mod.io enables cross-platform user-generated content (UGC) for games, helping developers integrate modding across PC, console, and mobile. With millions of users and thousands of mods published, mod.io's solution boosts player engagement and extends game lifespans.

MondayOFF creates hyper-casual mobile games known for simple mechanics and viral appeal. With hit titles reaching millions of players, the studio focuses on fast iteration, global publishing, and data-driven design to consistently launch highly engaging games for broad audiences.

Move.ai offers AI-driven motion capture software that extracts 3D human motion data from standard video footage, eliminating the need for dedicated mocap suits and equipment. Serving gaming, VFX, and sports industries, Move.ai democratizes high-quality mocap by making it scalable, accessible, and cost-effective.

Nefta is a performance ad network designed specifically for mobile games. It connects game developers with high-quality users through data-driven, privacy-compliant user acquisition. Nefta focuses on maximizing campaign performance by aligning monetization strategy with real player value, helping studios acquire engaged users at scale.

Odeeo enables non-intrusive and highly effective audio advertising inside mobile games and apps. With lightweight SDK integration and real-time targeting, Odeeo helps developers monetize while preserving user experience, tapping into the growing in-game audio market.

Omada offers a social sports prediction app where users make picks on real matches and compete for leaderboard rankings. Combining social mechanics, gamification, and sports fandom, Omada creates an engaging experience for sports fans looking for non-monetary competition.

Order of Meta is a game studio founded in 2021 by industry veterans from Wargaming, Panzerdog, and HeroCraft. Their debut title, Cargo Hunters, is a mobile-first PvPvE extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Earth. Players engage in high-stakes battles against AI and other players, scavenging for resources and upgrading cybernetic enhancements. The game emphasizes tactical combat, shelter-building, and a deep metagame.

Founded by a group of free-to-play and mobile gaming veterans, Original Games develops mobile games with social and casual appeal, starting with their merge-2 hit title Merge Inn.

Parallelz transforms native mobile apps into instantly playable web links, bypassing app stores. Its technology enables developers to distribute apps directly through social media, ads, or QR codes, reducing friction and unlocking new marketing and monetization opportunities.

PlayPack is a game studio focused on creating casual multiplayer games that foster meaningful social connections among players. Founded by veterans from companies like Wooga and Etermax, the studio aims to innovate the casual gaming space by enhancing player interactions and collaboration.

Playback Rewards is a loyalty platform that rewards mobile gamers for engaging with new games and making in-app purchases.

Playmint develops blockchain-native games where all gameplay and logic live on-chain, creating transparent, autonomous digital worlds. Focused on community participation and decentralized systems, Playmint pioneers new models of game ownership, governance, and emergent player-driven storytelling.

Playsome is a midcore studio focused on deep and highly engaging midcore gameplay, starting with their debut strategy RPG title Friends and Dragons.

PlusMusic uses AI to generate adaptive, interactive music that responds to in-game events and player actions. By integrating with game engines, PlusMusic enables dynamic soundtracks that enhance immersion and player experience, providing developers with scalable, affordable audio solutions.

Potato Play is a Singapore-based publisher turning mobile games from Asia into worldwide hits. They employ a data-informed approach and work closely with developers to achieve optimal outcomes.

PvX Partners is a financing platform founded in 2024 by Joe Wadakethalakal, Ridzki Syahputera, and Zhen Jie Sim, with backgrounds at Mobile Premier League, NetEase, Homa Games, JP Morgan, Evercore, and Morgan Stanley. Its flagship product, PvX Capital, provides cohort-based financing that helps consumer and gaming apps scale user acquisition without equity dilution. Powered by PvX Lambda, a proprietary ML analytics suite, the platform evaluates cohort performance and automates underwriting to deliver capital efficiently while sharing downside risk.

Raleon is an AI-powered retention operations platform for Shopify merchants. It automates campaign planning, email marketing, and customer segmentation to enhance customer lifetime value.

Ray is the first browser built specifically for web gaming. It allows users to instantly discover and play top browser games through a dedicated portal, with no installs or setup required. Ray also offers built-in splitscreen and special support for apps like Discord and YouTube, enhancing the gaming experience.

Redemption Games is a Carlsbad, California-based mobile game studio known for engaging puzzle games like Sweet Escapes. Founded by industry veterans Michael Witz and Dan Lin, the team has a history of creating highjly successful titles, including Cookie Jam.

Redhill Games is a highly experienced and skilled co-development studio and the partner of choice for leading AAA developers and publishers worldwide.

Acquired by Playtika.Reworks is a mobile game studio behind the hit title Redecor.

Mobile studio by ex-Disney, Wargaming, and King talent, building their debut 4X title.

Acquired by Sony / Playstation Studios.

Scenario is an AI platform for demanding asset generation workloads in creative industries. Already trusted by the biggest publishers and visual production companies in gaming, their platform allows companies to train custom AI models aligning with specific art styles and directions, and to maintain best-in-class stylistic consistency in subsequent usage.

Sizzle.gg is an AI-powered platform that automatically fetches streams to create personalized gaming highlights. It offers filtering options for specific in-game events, enabling streamers to generate clips and compilations effortlessly, enhancing content creation and audience engagement.

Snack Club is an innovation hub in gaming and blockchain, focusing on enhancing visibility and success within the gaming market. They aim to empower gamers and build thriving communities, contributing to a more engaged and educational ecosystem in the Web3 space.

Social First is a game studio creating rich social multiplayer and MMO games with true cross-platform gameplay. Starting with their debut title Nexus Station, their games emphasize social connections as well as player-driven content and economies.

StarBerry Games is a mobile games company based in Berlin, Germany, developing free-to-play casual mobile games. Known for titles like Merge Mayor and Idle Coffee Corp, fthe team ocuses on creating genuinely good games that resonate with a broad audience.

Starform is a game studio founded by former key employees of Z2Live (acquired by King). Their debut title, Metalstorm, is a cross-platform air-combat 5v5 arena shooter that delivers high-octane action in the world’s most iconic aircrafts across diverse environments.

Stash is a direct-to-consumer platform for game developers, offering a suite of tools to directly sell to and engage with players without intermediaries.

Stellarplay Games creates highly rewarding, easy-to-play mobile games that help players form connections across the globe. Their games offer positive and relaxing experiences, providing a safe environment for players to unwind and have fun.

Studio 42 is a mobile game development company established in 2024, focusing on casual puzzle games that combine engaging mechanics with a hybrid monetization strategy. The studio is founded and led by a talented group of former Belka Games colleagues, with multiple years of collaborating together under their belt.

Superfine is an AI-driven user acquisition platform tailored for Web3 and mobile game publishers. It offers a centralized dashboard that integrates with over 30 ad networks and attribution tools, enabling seamless campaign management and performance tracking.

Tacter is a mobile companion app designed to enhance player performance in competitive games. It provides users with expert-crafted strategy guides, meta compositions, and tools to build and share their own team setups.

TallyUP is a free, fun, fair, and rewarding game platform that uses blockchain technology to offer simple 1-minute PvP games with real financial value. Players can risk and multiply their winnings, while brands and communities can supercharge their engagement and loyalty with TallyUP.

Blockchain discovery engine providing business data & insights to enable gaming teams to better understand, find and retain their customers.

Gaming entertainment platform of over 1,100 gaming talents, Blacklist International (largest esports team in SE Asia), and collective reach of over 500M+ gamers across the region.

Tower Pop is on a mission to take tower defense from rare to legendary. The founding team are TD gameplay veterans, having previously founded the tower defense studio Ticbits, which was acquired by Animoca.

Traplight is a premium mobile games studio with over 10 years of game development expertise. Their ambition is to create world-class, chart-topping, scalable game services. Notable titles include Battle Legion, a mass battle multiplayer spectator game with deep strategy elements.

Treasure Play transforms user engagement and redefines user acquisition with smart quests and personalized rewards. By boosting installs and loyalty with real-world and in-context rewards, they ensure products stand out and succeed in an evolving user acquisition landscape.

Tribo Games is a Web3 studio founded by a group of industry veterans with over 60 years of combined experience. They aim to pioneer long-lasting and community-owned game worlds, offering players experiences that are truly worth owning.

Ubiquity DAO is committed to becoming the bank of the metaverse, building open-source developer tooling and community management tools to augment the operating efficiency of DAOs. Their flagship product is the Ubiquity Dollar, a stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar.

Uncommon Games is a game studio founded by industry veterans with experience at companies like Zynga, Disney, and Microsoft. Their flagship title, Animalkind, is an open-world village-building game where players control charming animal characters operating ancient mechs to build and customize their ideal towns. The game emphasizes creativity, exploration, and social interaction, allowing players to recruit animal villagers, gather resources, and collaborate with others in a cozy, evolving world.

Unlockd is a decentralized lending protocol that provides instant, permissionless loans backed by tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Utilizing AI-driven asset appraisals and dynamic risk assessment, Unlockd supports a diverse range of assets—including real estate, luxury goods, collectibles, and financial instruments—allowing users to access liquidity without relinquishing ownership. Its peer-to-pool model ensures efficient capital deployment, while its modular SDK enables seamless integration for platforms seeking to offer RWA-backed lending services.

Ctrl Wallet is a non-custodial crypto wallet designed to simplify multichain asset management. Supporting over 2,300 blockchains, it offers a unified portfolio view, cross-chain swaps, and a "Gas Tank" feature that allows users to pay transaction fees with USDC or CTRL tokens across supported networks. With quick setup via social logins and compatibility with hardware wallets like Ledger and Trezor, Ctrl aims to make self-custody accessible and user-friendly.

XPLA is a universal content powerhouse that introduces enhanced gaming experience combined with a gamer-friendly development environment

reNFT is a multi-chain NFT rental protocol and platform that can be whitelabel integrated into any project. It enables collateral-free in-house renting, lending, and revenue sharing, allowing NFT owners to monetize their assets and renters to access unique digital assets without full ownership.