Archive · 1 Aug 2025
STAN Raises $8.5M, Targeting Mobile Gaming in India
Imagine a social media platform designed specifically for gamers, especially those who play on their phones.
That's what STAN is – a social platform made in India where gamers can connect, chat, and even make money.
They recently received $8.5 million from investors, including Google and prominent Japanese gaming companies.
This money will help STAN expand in India and other places where phones are the primary way to play.
The platform focuses on being user-friendly and giving creators tools to share their games and earn money.
With this new funding, STAN plans to keep growing in the gaming world.
STAN, a social gaming platform, secured $8.5 million in a funding round.
The round included participation from Google's AI Futures Fund, Bandai Namco, and Square Enix.
Funds will be used to expand in India and other mobile markets.
STAN enables creators to build and monetize communities through various features.
The platform has over 25 million downloads, with a strong user base in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian markets.
- Who
- STAN, with backing from Google's AI Futures Fund, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and other investors.
- What
- STAN, a social gaming platform, received $8.5 million in funding.
- When
- The funding was recently secured.
- Where
- India and other mobile-dominant markets.
- Why
- To expand the platform, invest in AI, and launch new integrations for publishers and partners.
- Platform
- STAN
- Funding Amount
- $8.5 million
- Key Investors
- Google AI Futures Fund, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Reazon Holdings
- Target Audience
- Mobile-first gamers and creators
- Focus
- Mobile-optimized platform, creator monetization, community features
- Downloads
- Over 25 million
