What is Scopely?
Headquartered in Culver City, California, Scopely operates as a premier developer and publisher of high-growth mobile games. By leveraging a sophisticated data-driven approach to game design and live operations, the company has successfully cultivated a library of immersive digital experiences. Its market position is defined by its ability to bridge the gap between casual gaming and deep, long-term player engagement, effectively capturing significant market share within the competitive mobile entertainment landscape.
How much funding has Scopely raised?
Scopely has raised a total of $1B across 7 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$8.5M
Series A
$35M
Series B
$55M
Series C
$60M
Other Financing Round
$100M
Series D
$400M
Series E
$340M
Angel/Seed (2012): $8.5M with participation from Evan Rifkin, Kelly Perdew, Mark Mullen, AngelVision Investors, David Tisch, Felicis Ventures, Michael Blend, Red Swan Ventures, Sands Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Terry Semel, Greycroft Partners, Michael Lazerow, Anthem Venture Partners, David Cohen, Arnie Rissman, Clark Landry, Richard Wolpert, Brian Lee, BoxGroup, Gil Elbaz, Collaborative Fund, Auren Hoffman, and Tiller Partners
Series A (2014): $35M led by Greycroft Partners, Sands Capital Management, The Chernin Group, Double M Capital, and Evolution Capital Partners
Series B (2016): $55M supported by Andy Hunt, Evolution Capital Partners, Sands Capital Ventures, Jeremiah Daly, Elephant Partners, Greycroft Growth Fund, Highland Capital, and Take-Two Interactive
Series C (2017): $60M featuring Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Greenspring Associates, Sands Capital Ventures, Cross Creek Advisors, and Revolution Growth
Other Financing Round (2018): $100M backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Peter Chernin, Jimmy Iovine, Peter Guber, Greenspring Associates, Horizons Ventures, and Tom Staggs
Series D (2020): $400M with participation from Baillie Glifford, Greycroft Partners, CPP Investments, Sands Capital Ventures, New View Capital, The Chernin Group, Revolution Growth, and Advance
Series E (2020): $340M led by NewView Capital, Wellington Management, CPP Investments, Baillie Gifford, Declaration Partners, TSG Consumer Partners, BlackRock, Highland Capital Partners, Sands Capital, Greycroft Partners, Moore Strategic Ventures, D1, Battery Ventures, Revolution Growth, and Eldridge
Key Investors in Scopely
Greycroft Partners
A leading venture capital firm focused on investments in the Internet and mobile markets, leveraging an extensive network to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses.
Sands Capital
An investment management firm established in 1992 that manages equity mutual funds and provides capital to high-growth public and private equity markets.
Revolution Growth
A venture capital firm that invests in transformative technologies and supports visionary founders who are redefining possibilities beyond traditional tech hubs.
What's next for Scopely?
With the support of its latest capital injection, Scopely is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion into new gaming genres and deepen its technological infrastructure. The company is expected to focus on strategic acquisitions and the enhancement of its proprietary publishing platform, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the mobile gaming industry. As it moves beyond its current lifecycle stage, the firm will likely prioritize the global scaling of its existing intellectual property while exploring emerging monetization models to drive sustainable, long-term value for its stakeholders.
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