What is Manticore Games?
Based in San Mateo, California, Manticore Games is the developer and operator of the Core Platform, a sophisticated digital playground designed to foster user-generated content and innovative gaming experiences. Founded by industry veterans from organizations such as Electronic Arts, Blizzard, and Roblox, the company occupies a unique niche at the intersection of social networking and game development. By providing a suite of accessible tools, Manticore empowers a diverse community of creators to build, share, and monetize their own interactive environments, effectively positioning itself as a key player in the burgeoning creator economy.
How much funding has Manticore Games raised?
Manticore Games has raised a total of $160M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$15M
Series B
$30M
Private Equity
$15M
Series C
$100M
Series A (2017): $15M with participation from Bitkraft Esports Ventures, SV Angel, Macro Ventures, CrunchFund, Correlation Ventures, and Benchmark Capital
Series B (2019): $30M led by Undisclosed
Private Equity (2020): $15M supported by Epic Games Inc
Series C (2021): $100M featuring SoftBank Group Corp., BITKRAFT Ventures, Benchmark Holdings, Epic Games, XN, and Correlation Ventures
Key Investors in Manticore Games
SoftBank Group Corp.
SoftBank Group Corp. is a global technology holding company driving innovation across AI, robotics, and internet services, leveraging its Vision Fund to back transformative businesses that shape the Information Revolution.
BITKRAFT Ventures
BITKRAFT Ventures is a leading investment firm specializing in the global gaming, esports, and interactive media sectors, providing strategic support to early and growth-stage companies.
Correlation Ventures
Correlation Ventures utilizes groundbreaking data science to facilitate rapid investment decisions, supporting companies that aim to reinvent their respective industries through innovation.
What's next for Manticore Games?
With the recent influx of capital, Manticore Games is well-positioned to transition into a phase of aggressive scaling and platform optimization. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing the Core Platform's infrastructure to support a larger concurrent user base and deepening the integration of advanced creative tools. As the company navigates this mature stage of its lifecycle, the emphasis will shift toward long-term sustainability, user retention, and the expansion of its ecosystem to attract both professional developers and casual creators, ensuring the platform remains a dominant force in the future of digital play.
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