What is Scopely?
Headquartered in Culver City, California, Scopely is a premier interactive entertainment and mobile games company. The firm specializes in the creation and management of high-engagement gaming experiences, maintaining a robust portfolio that spans various genres and demographics. By combining data-driven product development with creative excellence, Scopely has established a unique market position, effectively bridging the gap between casual mobile gaming and high-fidelity interactive entertainment. Their operational model focuses on long-term franchise sustainability, ensuring that their titles remain competitive in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace.
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 Tiller Partners, Gil Elbaz, Michael Blend, Greycroft Partners, Terry Semel, Kelly Perdew, AngelVision Investors, Red Swan Ventures, BoxGroup, Anthem Venture Partners, Auren Hoffman, Mark Mullen, Richard Wolpert, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, David Tisch, Felicis Ventures, Clark Landry, Arnie Rissman, Brian Lee, Sands Capital, Collaborative Fund, Michael Lazerow, David Cohen, and Evan Rifkin
Series A (2014): $35M led by Sands Capital Management, The Chernin Group, Evolution Capital Partners, Greycroft Partners, and Double M Capital
Series B (2016): $55M supported by Sands Capital Ventures, Andy Hunt, Evolution Capital Partners, Jeremiah Daly, Elephant Partners, Greycroft Growth Fund, Highland Capital, and Take-Two Interactive
Series C (2017): $60M featuring Cross Creek Advisors, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Revolution Growth, Sands Capital Ventures, and Greenspring Associates
Other Financing Round (2018): $100M backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jimmy Iovine, Greenspring Associates, Peter Chernin, Tom Staggs, Peter Guber, and Horizons Ventures
Series D (2020): $400M with participation from CPP Investments, Sands Capital Ventures, New View Capital, Greycroft Partners, The Chernin Group, Advance, Revolution Growth, and Baillie Glifford
Series E (2020): $340M led by NewView Capital, D1, Declaration Partners, Highland Capital Partners, Revolution Growth, Battery Ventures, CPP Investments, Moore Strategic Ventures, Wellington Management, BlackRock, Sands Capital, Greycroft Partners, TSG Consumer Partners, Eldridge, and Baillie Gifford
Key Investors in Scopely
Greycroft Partners
A leading venture capital firm focused on investments in the Internet and mobile markets, leveraging an extensive network of media and technology industry connections.
Revolution Growth
A venture capital firm that invests in transformative technologies and iconic destinations, supporting entrepreneurs who are redefining possibilities across various sectors.
Sands Capital
An established investment management firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, that manages equity mutual funds and invests in public and private equity markets.
What's next for Scopely?
Following the successful completion of its latest funding round, Scopely is poised to enter a new phase of enterprise-level scaling. The strategic allocation of these funds will likely prioritize the acquisition of new intellectual property, the expansion of its internal development studios, and the enhancement of its proprietary technology stack. As the company matures, the focus will shift toward deepening its footprint in international markets and exploring emerging platforms within the interactive media ecosystem. With a proven track record of successful exits and consistent growth, Scopely remains a primary target for institutional investors seeking exposure to the high-growth mobile gaming sector.
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