# A Thinking Ape

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/a-thinking-ape

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
- Website: www.athinkingape.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 5, 2008)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

A Thinking Ape is a mobile game development company that creates engaging games designed to foster community interactions and enhance user experiences through social gameplay.Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, A Thinking Ape, Inc. specializes in mobile gaming. The company has received funding through its Series A round, raising USD 0.4 mn from Y Combinator and other private investors. The founder, Eric Diep, has a history of entrepreneurship in the tech sector. The most recent funding was completed on June 5, 2008, with a total amount raised of USD 0.4 mn and a current valuation of USD 2.121 mn.A Thinking Ape specializes in developing mobile games that foster community engagement, with a portfolio that includes titles such as "Witch Arcana: Magic School," "Kingdoms of Heckfire," "Kingdoms at War," "Party in My Dorm," and "Casino X." These games provide immersive experiences, allowing players to connect and build social networks through gameplay. The games target mobile users globally, focusing on markets in North America and Europe, where mobile gaming demand is rising.A Thinking Ape employs a revenue model based on in-game purchases, allowing players to buy virtual goods that enhance their gaming experience. This model facilitates direct-to-consumer transactions and microtransactions, enabling users to purchase in-game currency or exclusive items linked to specific games. This approach drives revenue through sustained user engagement, ensuring transactions are seamlessly integrated into the gameplay experience.Looking ahead, A Thinking Ape plans to leverage its recent funding from the Series A round to develop new mobile games and expand its market presence. While specific new products have not been announced, the company aims to tap into emerging gaming trends and enhance user engagement. Additionally, A Thinking Ape is exploring opportunities for expansion in both North America and Europe, focusing on reaching new audiences by the end of the next fiscal year. The funding will be used to support these initiatives, ensuring that the company can continue to innovate and grow.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 5, 2008, $0.4M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A