# Yababa

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.yababa.com
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 8, 2021)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Yababa GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in online gaming products, particularly demo versions of slot games. The firm aims to enhance user engagement by providing risk-free gaming experiences.Founded in 2021, Yababa GmbH focuses on developing online gaming platforms. The company has engaged in 2 deals, with its most recent funding round taking place on November 8, 2021. The firm raised EUR 15 million in SEED funding from investors including Atlantic Food Labs, Blue Impact, and Creandum. The company is led by CEO Ralph Hage, along with founders Hadi Zaklouta, Javier Gimenez, Kamel Semakieh, and Ralph Hage.Yababa GmbH specializes in offering a range of online gaming products, prominently featuring demo versions of slot games developed by Pragmatic Play and PG Soft. These games provide users a risk-free environment to experience gaming mechanics and enhance user engagement before any financial investment. Their offerings cater to both casual and dedicated gamers, focusing on the Southeast Asian market, particularly Indonesia, to serve a diverse clientele.Yababa GmbH generates revenue primarily through its online gaming platforms where users engage with demo games. The business encourages user retention by allowing access to games at no cost, potentially transitioning players to paid gaming experiences. Revenue is derived from premium features or in-game purchases once players shift from demo to real-money games. Partnerships with gaming affiliates also enhance user acquisition and retention, contributing to the financial health of the business.In November 2021, Yababa GmbH raised EUR 15 million in SEED funding, which will be utilized to scale its expansion within Germany and across Europe. The company plans to develop new gaming products and enhance its existing platforms, focusing on specific markets within Europe by targeting launch dates in 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 8, 2021, $17M — Creandum, Project A, Atlantic Food Labs, SEK Ventures, Force Ventures, Humboldt Fund, F-LOG Ventures, Blue Impact

## Investors

- Creandum (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/creandum) — Seed
- Project A (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/project-a) — Seed
- Atlantic Food Labs — Seed
- SEK Ventures — Seed
- Force Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/force-ventures) — Seed
- Humboldt Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/humboldt-fund) — Seed
- F-LOG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/f-log-ventures) — Seed
- Blue Impact (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-impact) — Seed