Key Takeaways
- • Bengaluru-based social gaming startup Matiks raised $10 million (around Rs 95.1 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by General Catalyst.
- • The round included participation from entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and existing backers, according to multiple reports.
- • Matiks, which focuses on brain games and math and puzzle titles, plans to use the capital to expand globally, add new games, and launch an AI-powered no-code brain game tool.
Summary
Bengaluru-based social gaming startup Matiks has raised $10 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by General Catalyst, the global venture firm, according to reports covering the announcement. The company, which describes itself as a social gaming platform focused on brain games and math and puzzle titles, said the round was announced on a Monday. Reports put the raise at around Rs 95.1 crore.
Participation came from veteran entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and existing backers. Coverage indicates the company intends to use the funding to expand its global mind sports platform, add new games, and launch an AI-powered, no-code brain game product.
The Matiks round is a relatively small early-stage venture transaction, but it reflects continued institutional interest in consumer gaming platforms with an India-based origin and global ambitions. Full financial details beyond the headline raise, including valuation and detailed traction metrics, were not available in the sources reviewed.
Participation came from veteran entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and existing backers. Coverage indicates the company intends to use the funding to expand its global mind sports platform, add new games, and launch an AI-powered, no-code brain game product.
The Matiks round is a relatively small early-stage venture transaction, but it reflects continued institutional interest in consumer gaming platforms with an India-based origin and global ambitions. Full financial details beyond the headline raise, including valuation and detailed traction metrics, were not available in the sources reviewed.
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