# Manticore Games

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/manticore-games

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.manticoregames.com
- Total disclosed funding: $152M
- Latest round: Series C (Mar 15, 2021)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Manticore Games, Inc. is a US-based company dedicated to developing and operating the Core Platform™, which enables users to create, share, and play games and interactive experiences in a community-driven digital ecosystem.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, US, Manticore Games, Inc. focuses on creating a platform for user-generated content. The company was established by Frederic Descamps, Jordan Maynard, and Tyler Turner, with Frederic Descamps serving as the CEO. Manticore Games has successfully raised a total of USD 100.8 mn, with the most recent funding round being a Series C, completed on March 15, 2021, led by XN Capital, along with investors such as Epic Games, Inc. and Benchmark Capital.Manticore Games™ specializes in the development and operation of the Core Platform™, a digital ecosystem that allows users to create, share, and play games and interactive experiences. This platform empowers a diverse community by providing tools for game development and social interaction, addressing accessibility challenges in game design for users of varying programming skills. The Core Platform™ serves a global audience including regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, fostering a vibrant user community consisting of both amateur developers and seasoned creators.Manticore Games generates revenue through various transaction structures on its Core Platform™, focusing on direct-to-consumer interactions. Monetization strategies include in-game asset purchases and subscriptions for premium features. This structured revenue model facilitates a sustainable business while supporting an engaged community, with flagship offerings enhancing both user and creator experiences.In March 2021, Manticore Games, Inc. raised USD 100 mn in Series C funding to enhance its Developer programs and improve its game development resources. The company plans to expand its platform capabilities and will focus on launching new features that promote user engagement, targeting growth in both established and emerging markets. The funding will also support initiatives aimed at broadening the platform’s reach and accessibility, ensuring it can effectively serve new demographics.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Mar 15, 2021, $101M — Benchmark, Correlation Ventures, London Venture Partners, BITKRAFT Ventures, SB Investment Advisers, Epic Games, Inc., XN
- Series B, Apr 8, 2019, $29M — Benchmark, Sapphire Ventures, Correlation Ventures, SV Angel, Tuesday Capital, BITKRAFT Ventures, Arrive, M Ventures
- Series A, Nov 29, 2017, $19M — Benchmark, Correlation Ventures, SV Angel, Tuesday Capital, BITKRAFT Ventures, M Ventures
- Seed, Feb 24, 2017, $3M — Correlation Ventures, M Ventures

## Investors

- Correlation Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/correlation-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- M Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/m-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Benchmark (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/benchmark) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A, Series B
- Tuesday Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tuesday-capital) — Series A, Series B
- BITKRAFT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bitkraft-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Sapphire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sapphire-ventures) — Series B
- Arrive (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arrive) — Series B
- London Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/london-venture-partners) — Series C
- SB Investment Advisers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sb-investment-advisers) — Series C
- Epic Games, Inc. — Series C
- XN (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xn) — Series C