# Piepacker

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/piepacker

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Walnut Creek, US
- Website: www.piepacker.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 21, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Piepacker, Inc. is a cloud-based gaming platform that enhances social interaction by allowing users to play retro games in a shared online environment, catering to both casual and dedicated gamers.Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, US, Piepacker, Inc. focuses on social gaming experiences. The company raised USD 12.000 mn in a Series A funding round on October 21, 2021, with LEGO Ventures leading the investment, alongside Makers Fund and Serena. Jules Testard, the founder, has a background in gaming and technology, although no previous company information is noted.Piepacker specializes in delivering a cloud-based gaming platform that integrates social gaming experiences with multiplayer capabilities. Their core product enables users to play retro games within a shared online environment, fostering social interaction. The platform offers a diverse library of classic titles, targeting markets in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where nostalgic gaming experiences are in demand.The revenue structure of Piepacker is built on a subscription model, allowing users to access a wide range of gaming content for a recurring fee. Pricing tiers accommodate different user preferences, offering basic access to select games or premium subscriptions enabling full library access with enhanced features. The flagship offerings include exclusive access to popular retro titles, contributing to its appeal among nostalgic gamers.Following the Series A funding round completed in October 2021, Piepacker, Inc. will utilize the USD 12.000 mn raised to accelerate expansion onto more devices and territories. The company also aims to launch new exclusive games for its platform. Specific target markets for expansion are not disclosed, but the plan emphasizes broadening its reach in the gaming community.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 21, 2021, $12M — Serena, Makers Fund, LEGO Ventures
- Seed, Oct 1, 2020, $2.1M — Makers Fund
- Seed, Aug 25, 2020, $0.6M — Serena, Kima Ventures, Y Combinator

## Investors

- Serena (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/serena) — Seed, Series A
- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Makers Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/makers-fund) — Seed, Series A
- LEGO Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lego-ventures) — Series A