Archive · 19 Nov 2025
STAN Closes Series A Round at $10.5 Mn
STAN, a social gaming platform, raised $10.5 million in its Series A round.
The company plans to use the money to improve its AI, help creators make money, and expand into more mobile-first markets.
STAN has grown a lot in the past two years and now has over 12 million users.
The gaming industry in India is also expected to grow a lot in the coming years.
STAN raised $10.5 Mn in Series A round
Funding led by Nazara Technologies, Sony Innovation Fund, and Hyderabad Angels Fund
Proceeds to be used for AI-led personalization, creator tools, and market expansion
STAN's revenue surged to $1.8 Mn in FY24, with a user base of over 12 Mn
Gaming sector in India expected to reach INR 66,000 Cr by 2028
- Who
- STAN, Nazara Technologies, Sony Innovation Fund, Hyderabad Angels Fund
- What
- Raised $10.5 Mn in Series A round
- When
- November 2024
- Where
- India and other mobile-dominant markets
- Why
- To drive AI-led personalization, creator monetization tools, and market expansion
Investors' View
STAN's View
Funding Purpose
Investors' View
To drive AI-led personalization and creator monetization tools
STAN's View
To expand into other mobile-first markets and build the next billion-dollar social company
- Founded
- 2015
- Users
- Over 12 Mn
- Gaming Major Investment
- Nazara Technologies acquired 15.86% stake in STAN for INR 18.4 Cr
