GameLayers
Latest round
- Series C
Last raised
- Aug 2008
Total raised
- $10M
Investors
- 4
About GameLayers
GameLayers Inc.Founded in 2007, GameLayers Inc. is based in San Francisco, US, and operates within the online gaming sector. The company initially launched PMOG (Passively Multiplayer Online Game), which was later rebranded as The Nethernet.GameLayers, Inc. primarily offered an innovative online gaming experience through its flagship product, PMOG, later rebranded as The Nethernet. Launched in 2007, The Nethernet transformed web surfing into an interactive social game, allowing users to earn points and engage in gameplay while navigating the internet. The game incorporated user-generated content, collaborative tasks, and various strategic engagements on web platforms.GameLayers, Inc. derived its revenue through a microtransaction model implemented for The Nethernet, where users could purchase in-game currency, referred to as "bacon," to access premium features and tools. This approach capitalized on the trend of monetizing online games, although the company faced challenges in achieving sustainable revenue levels. Transactions were structured as direct-to-consumer sales, allowing users to make in-game purchases within the platform.GameLayers Inc. The company aims to enhance The Nethernet with new features and gameplay experiences, with specific release details to be announced. Additionally, GameLayers is exploring expansion into new geographic regions, targeting growth in Europe and Asia by 2009, to capture a broader audience and increase user engagement.
Who invested in GameLayers
4 investors across 3 rounds
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Who invested in GameLayers?
GameLayers has 4 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has GameLayers raised?
GameLayers has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did GameLayers last raise money?
GameLayers's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Aug 2008.
What does GameLayers do?
GameLayers is a software company.
Where is GameLayers headquartered?
GameLayers is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like GameLayers?
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