What is Scopely?
Headquartered in Culver City, California, Scopely operates as a premier developer and publisher of mobile games. The company distinguishes itself through a data-driven approach to interactive entertainment, managing a sophisticated ecosystem of original intellectual property and high-engagement franchises. By leveraging advanced analytics and a deep understanding of player behavior, Scopely has established a dominant market position, consistently delivering immersive experiences that resonate with a global audience. Its operational model focuses on long-term retention and monetization, supported by a strategic network of industry partners and investors.
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 BoxGroup, Michael Blend, Evan Rifkin, Greycroft Partners, Arnie Rissman, Michael Lazerow, Red Swan Ventures, David Cohen, Brian Lee, Collaborative Fund, Felicis Ventures, Clark Landry, Terry Semel, Sands Capital, Auren Hoffman, Richard Wolpert, Tiller Partners, AngelVision Investors, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Gil Elbaz, David Tisch, Kelly Perdew, Anthem Venture Partners, and Mark Mullen
Series A (2014): $35M led by Double M Capital, The Chernin Group, Greycroft Partners, Evolution Capital Partners, and Sands Capital Management
Series B (2016): $55M supported by Sands Capital Ventures, Elephant Partners, Andy Hunt, Take-Two Interactive, Evolution Capital Partners, Greycroft Growth Fund, Jeremiah Daly, and Highland Capital
Series C (2017): $60M featuring Sands Capital Ventures, Cross Creek Advisors, Greenspring Associates, Revolution Growth, and Pritzker Group Venture Capital
Other Financing Round (2018): $100M backed by Horizons Ventures, Greenspring Associates, Peter Guber, Jimmy Iovine, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Peter Chernin, and Tom Staggs
Series D (2020): $400M with participation from New View Capital, Advance, CPP Investments, Greycroft Partners, Sands Capital Ventures, The Chernin Group, Revolution Growth, and Baillie Glifford
Series E (2020): $340M led by BlackRock, TSG Consumer Partners, Sands Capital, Declaration Partners, Revolution Growth, Greycroft Partners, NewView Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Battery Ventures, CPP Investments, Moore Strategic Ventures, Eldridge, Baillie Gifford, Wellington Management, and D1
Key Investors in Scopely
BlackRock
BlackRock is a global investment management firm providing institutional clients with comprehensive risk management and advisory services across diverse asset classes.
Greycroft Partners
Greycroft is a leading venture capital firm focused on investments in the Internet and mobile markets, leveraging extensive industry connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses.
Sands Capital
Sands Capital Management is an investment firm that manages equity mutual funds and invests in public equity markets with a focus on long-term growth.
What's next for Scopely?
Looking ahead, the influx of capital from the latest funding round positions Scopely to aggressively pursue inorganic growth opportunities and further diversify its gaming catalog. The company is expected to prioritize the acquisition of new studios and the expansion of its technical infrastructure to support increasingly complex, high-fidelity mobile experiences. By maintaining its focus on operational excellence and strategic partnerships, Scopely is well-equipped to navigate the evolving digital media landscape, ensuring sustained value creation for its stakeholders while continuing to define the future of mobile interactive entertainment.
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