# Mezzabites Technologies Company

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mezzabites-technologies-company

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Hangzhou, China
- Website: www.falafel-games.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 11, 2016)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Mezzabites Technologies is a mobile game development and publishing company focused on creating culturally relevant gaming experiences for Arabic-speaking audiences, offering various genres that resonate with regional themes and history.Founded in 2010 in Hangzhou, China, Mezzabites Technologies Company Ltd. develops and publishes mobile games targeting Arabic-speaking players. The company has raised a total of USD 2.6 mn from notable investors such as Middle East Venture Partners and iSME Programme during its Series A round in October 2016. Vincent Ghossoub is among the founders of the company, contributing to its vision and growth.Falafel Games specializes in developing and publishing mobile games that reflect Arabic culture, offering genres like 4X strategy, RPGs, social games, and turn-based games. Their notable products include strategy games themed around Arabic medieval history, mobile games with Arabic animé characters, an image-based Arabic crossword puzzle, and interactive card games that enhance player engagement through video.Falafel Games generates revenue through partnerships with developers and publishers interested in the MENA market, providing services at no upfront cost. Their revenue model relies on per daily active user (DAU) compensation post-launch, aligning the company's interests with those of its partners. The focus on culturally relevant games drives engagement and revenue via digital sales and in-game monetization.Following the USD 2.6 mn raised during the Series A round in October 2016, Mezzabites Technologies plans to utilize the funding to develop new games and expand its market reach. The company aims to explore new opportunities within the MENA region, targeting specific markets for increased penetration and engagement as they roll out upcoming products designed with local cultures in mind.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 11, 2016, $2.6M — Middle East Venture Partners, iSME Programme
- Series A, Jun 1, 2014, $1.3M — Middle East Venture Partners
- Seed, Jun 1, 2011, $0.1M — Middle East Venture Partners

## Investors

- Middle East Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/middle-east-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A
- iSME Programme (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/isme-programme) — Series A