# Nifty Games

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Lafayette, US
- Website: www.niftygamesinc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $41M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 31, 2021)
- Investors on record: 14

## About

Nifty Games, Inc. is a US-based company focused on developing competitive mobile gaming experiences, particularly for casual gamers, leveraging popular sports franchises for engagement.Founded in 2018 in Lafayette, US, Nifty Games, Inc. specializes in mobile games that offer competitive multiplayer experiences. The company has raised a total of USD 26.00 mn across several funding rounds, with the latest being a Series B round led by Vulcan Capital in August 2021. Nifty Games has completed four deals to date, focusing its efforts on enhancing its portfolio of sports-themed games.Nifty Games Inc. specializes in developing mobile games that emphasize competitive multiplayer experiences, aimed primarily at casual gamers. Their flagship offerings include titles such as 'NFL Clash' and 'NBA Clash,' which allow players to engage in short, strategic matches that leverage recognizable sports franchises. These games are designed to solve the challenge of providing quick yet engaging gameplay, catering to users who seek both entertainment and social interaction through competitive play. The company's games are available primarily in North America and Europe, targeting a diverse audience of sports enthusiasts and mobile gamers, thereby capitalizing on the popularity of sports franchises to enhance user engagement and retention.Nifty Games Inc. generates revenue primarily through in-app purchases and advertising within their mobile games. Players can engage in transactions to enhance their gaming experience, such as acquiring in-game currency or unlocking exclusive content, which are typical business models in the mobile gaming industry. The revenue structure is supported by a combination of direct-to-consumer sales through app stores and partnerships with sports organizations for promotional collaborations. While specific pricing plans for individual products or services are not disclosed, the company focuses on creating value through engaging gameplay and maintaining a robust user base, which is crucial for sustaining revenue growth in a competitive market.In August 2021, Nifty Games, Inc. raised USD 12 mn in venture debt financing as part of a larger USD 38 mn in Series B and debt funding. The company plans to leverage this funding to grow its sports games line-up and hire top-tier development staff, aiming to deliver enhanced gameplay experiences to global sports fans. Nifty Games is focused on expanding its reach into new markets, although specific target regions and release dates for upcoming products have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 31, 2021, $26M — Vulcan, March Capital, Courtside Ventures, Gaingels, Defy., Woori Technology Investment, Speedwagon Capital Partners, KNet Investment Partners, Brighton Jones Investment Partners, YES24 Corp.
- Series A, Apr 15, 2020, $12M — Vulcan, March Capital, Courtside Ventures, Defy., aXiomatic Gaming, LLC, OneTeam Partners, LLC, Transcend Fund, Century Game
- Seed, Nov 27, 2018, $3M — March Capital, Defy., aXiomatic Gaming, LLC

## Investors

- March Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/march-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Defy. (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/defy) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- aXiomatic Gaming, LLC — Seed, Series A
- Vulcan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vulcan) — Series A, Series B
- Courtside Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/courtside-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- OneTeam Partners, LLC — Series A
- Transcend Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/transcend-fund) — Series A
- Century Game — Series A
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series B
- Woori Technology Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/woori-technology-investment) — Series B
- Speedwagon Capital Partners — Series B
- KNet Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/knet-investment-partners) — Series B
- Brighton Jones Investment Partners — Series B
- YES24 Corp. — Series B