# Scopely

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Culver City, US
- Website: www.scopely.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1B
- Latest round: Series E (Oct 28, 2020)
- Investors on record: 32

## About

Based in the US, Scopely, Inc. is a mobile gaming company that develops innovative interactive games, focusing on community engagement and entertainment for players worldwide.Scopely, Inc. is a mobile gaming company that creates interactive gaming experiences. Founded in 2011 in Culver City, US, the company has undergone significant growth, securing various funding rounds, including a LATEST_ROUND: Add-on, LP Direct, Trade Sale, which raised USD 4,900.00 mn, bringing the total amount raised to USD 4,900.00 mn. The founders, including Ankur Bulsara, Eric Futoran, and Walter Driver, have extensive backgrounds in technology and business, contributing to the company's strategic direction. Scopely has executed 15 total deals, enhancing its market presence and product offerings.Scopely’s core offerings revolve around interactive gaming experiences designed to foster community engagement, competition, and enjoyment among users. The company specializes in mobile games that incorporate various genres, enhancing user interaction and connectivity. These games are crafted to resolve the need for social engagement and entertainment in the digital age, allowing players to connect with friends and other gamers globally. Scopely's portfolio includes popular titles well-received across diverse geographical markets, such as North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a broad spectrum of users ranging from casual gamers to more dedicated players.Scopely generates revenue primarily through in-game purchases and mobile game monetization strategies. Transactions typically occur through direct consumer engagement where players purchase in-game currency, special items, or subscriptions that enhance their gaming experience. The company’s revenue model incorporates partnerships with other gaming platforms and retail distribution channels, facilitating both B2C and B2B transactions. Specific pricing plans are structured around the offerings within their games, with flagship titles featuring premium content that users can acquire at various price points. This multifaceted approach to revenue generation underscores Scopely’s ability to capitalize on user engagement and retention within the competitive gaming market.Scopely plans to utilize its recent funding to support the development of upcoming gaming products and expand into new markets. The company is working on launching several new titles that are expected to enhance its gaming portfolio, although specific release dates have yet to be announced. Additionally, Scopely aims to target growth in emerging markets across Asia and Europe by the end of 2024, leveraging its innovative games to attract a wider audience. Recent funding, notably the USD 4,900.00 mn raised in the latest round, will play a critical role in bolstering these initiatives and ensuring sustained engagement with users.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Oct 28, 2020, $340M — Battery Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, TSG Consumer Partners, CPP Investment Board, Greycroft, Wellington Management, Baillie Gifford, Revolution Ventures, BlackRock, Sands Capital Alternatives, Eldridge Industries, D1 Capital Partners, Moore Strategic Ventures, NewView Capital, Declaration Partners
- Series D, Mar 19, 2020, $213M — TCG, Advance Publications, Inc.
- Series D, Oct 29, 2019, $200M — CPP Investment Board, Greycroft, Baillie Gifford, Revolution Ventures, Sands Capital Alternatives, NewView Capital
- Series C, Sep 18, 2017, $100M — Greenspring Associates, Horizons Ventures
- Series C, May 18, 2017, $60M — Greenspring Associates, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Cross Creek, Revolution Ventures, Sands Capital Alternatives
- Series B, Apr 29, 2016, $55M — Highland Capital Partners, TPG, Greycroft, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., Sands Capital Alternatives, Elephant
- Series A, Oct 30, 2014, $41M — Highland Capital Partners, TPG, Greycroft, TCG, Double M Partners, Sands Capital Alternatives
- Seed, Jul 2, 2012, $8.5M — New Enterprise Associates, Greycroft, Anthem Venture Partners, Felicis Ventures, TCG, Red Swan Ventures, Double M Partners
- Angel, Jul 13, 2011, $3.5M — Greycroft, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Social Leverage Capital, Windsor Media

## Investors

- Greycroft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greycroft) — Angel, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D, Series E
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Angel
- Social Leverage Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-leverage-capital) — Angel
- Windsor Media — Angel
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Seed
- Anthem Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anthem-venture-partners) — Seed
- Felicis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/felicis-ventures) — Seed
- TCG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tcg) — Seed, Series A, Series D
- Red Swan Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/red-swan-ventures) — Seed
- Double M Partners — Seed, Series A
- Highland Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/highland-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series E
- TPG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tpg) — Series A, Series B
- Sands Capital Alternatives (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sands-capital-alternatives) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. — Series B
- Elephant (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/elephant) — Series B
- Greenspring Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greenspring-associates) — Series C
- Pritzker Group Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pritzker-group-venture-capital) — Series C
- Cross Creek (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cross-creek) — Series C
- Revolution Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/revolution-ventures) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Horizons Ventures — Series C
- CPP Investment Board — Series D, Series E
- Baillie Gifford (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baillie-gifford) — Series D, Series E
- NewView Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newview-capital) — Series D, Series E
- Advance Publications, Inc. — Series D
- Battery Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/battery-ventures) — Series E
- TSG Consumer Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tsg-consumer-partners) — Series E
- Wellington Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wellington-management) — Series E
- BlackRock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackrock) — Series E
- Eldridge Industries (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eldridge-industries) — Series E
- D1 Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/d1-capital-partners) — Series E
- Moore Strategic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/moore-strategic-ventures) — Series E
- Declaration Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/declaration-partners) — Series E
