Scopely

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Scopely is a mobile entertainment network that was founded in 2011[1] and is based in Los Angeles.[2] Through its developer program,[3] Scopely works with independent gaming studios to co-develop multiplayer games that leverage its platform for technology, distribution, marketing and monetization.[4][5]

History

Scopely was founded in 2011 by social gaming entrepreneur, Walter Driver; former Applied Semantics co-founder, Eytan Elbaz; former lead software developer on MySpace's Developer Platform, Ankur Bulsara; and startup veteran, Eric Futoran.

In 2012, games industry veteran Travis Chen joined as Chief Game Designer.[6]

In 2013, Scopely brought in Andy Kleinman as Chief Business Officer,[7] Darion Lowenstein as Vice President of game development,[8] Reed Shaffner as VP of Product,[9] and Michail Katkoff, Former Angry Birds and Clash of Clans partnership lead.[10]

Funding

Scopely’s funding[11] totals $8.5 million. Scopely’s investors include: New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Anthem Venture Partners, The Chernin Group, Felicis Ventures, Greycroft Partners, former Yahoo CEO Terry Semel, TechStars CEO David Cohen, Factual CEO Gil Elbaz, Buddy Media CEO Michael Lazerow, ShoeDazzle CEO Brian Lee, Burstly CEO Evan Rifkin, LiveRamp CEO Auren Hoffman, Demand Media President Michael Blend and former Techstars NY Managing Director David Tisch along with numerous other angel investors.[12]

External links

References

  1. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "With a veteran startup team, Scopely raises $8.5M for social mobile games". Venturebeat. Retrieved 11 April 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Scopely". Crunchbase. Retrieved 11 April 2013. 
  3. ↑ Takahashi, Dean. "Scopely announces marquee game developers as mobile-platform partners". Venturebeat. Retrieved 11 April 2013. 
  4. ↑ Gaudiosi, John. "Scopely Lures New Game Developers To Android". Tegrazone. Retrieved 11 April 2013. 
  5. ↑ LaPorte, Nicole (24 September 2013). "Scopely finds hit apps the same way Hollywood lands blockbusters". Fast Company. Retrieved 11 October 2013. 
  6. ↑ Nouch, James. "Scopely's designer Travis Chen on moving from Call of Duty to Dice With Buddies". Pocketgamer.biz. Retrieved 12 April 2013. 
  7. ↑ Cutler, Kim-Mai. "Another Former Zynga GM, Andy Kleinman, Lands At Scopely As Chief Business Officer". Techcrunch. Retrieved 12 April 2013. 
  8. ↑ Jordan, Jon. "http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/Scopely+news/news.asp?c=49955". Pocketgamer.biz. 
  9. ↑ Shu, Catherine. "http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/30/scopely-hires-former-zynga-gm-reed-shaffner-to-lead-its-product-team/c=49955". TechCrunch. 
  10. ↑ Minotti, Mike. "http://venturebeat.com/2013/09/27/former-angry-birds-clash-of-clans-developer-joins-scopely/c=49955". Venturebeat. 
  11. ↑ Cutler, Kim-Mai. "Confirmed: Scopely’s New $8.5M Funding Round Was Not Wrapped In Bacon". Techcrunch. Retrieved 11 April 2013. 
  12. ↑ Carney, Michael. "Scopely Raises $8.5M, Doesn’t Want to Reveal What It’s Building (But I Will)". PandoDaily. Retrieved 11 April 2013. 
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