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Scopely is a technology company.
Scopely develops and publishes interactive entertainment, primarily focused on mobile-first video games, across various digital platforms. The company leverages its proprietary technology platform, Playgami, to design, develop, and live-operate a diverse portfolio of immersive game experiences, emphasizing sustained player engagement and community building.
Founded in 2011 by Walter Driver, Ankur Bulsara, Eric Futoran, and Eytan Elbaz, Scopely originated from an insight into the evolving landscape of digital entertainment. The founders recognized the growing demand for highly engaging, live-operated gaming experiences that could cultivate and maintain vibrant player communities over time.
Scopely's products are enjoyed by a global audience of players seeking deep, interactive gaming experiences. The company’s vision is to inspire play every day, continuously expanding the possibilities of entertainment through its diverse game offerings and unwavering commitment to fostering lasting player connections and delivering unique, engaging experiences worldwide.
Scopely has raised $999.0M across 7 funding rounds.
Key people at Scopely.
Scopely was founded in 2011 by Eric Futoran (Co-Founder) and Ankur Bulsara (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer) and Walter Driver (Co-Founder, Chairman and Co-CEO).
Scopely has raised $999.0M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment company specializing in mobile-first video games, creating, publishing, and live-operating immersive titles across mobile, web, PC, and console platforms.[1][3][4] It builds a diversified portfolio of award-winning games like MONOPOLY GO!, Star Trek™ Fleet Command, MARVEL Strike Force, Stumble Guys, and Yahtzee® With Buddies, serving millions of players worldwide by solving the challenge of delivering long-lasting, player-directed experiences that foster community and daily engagement.[1][3][4] Powered by its proprietary Playgami™ technology platform, Scopely has achieved multi-billion-dollar status, ranking as the #2 mobile game developer globally and #1 in the U.S. by revenue as of 2024, with explosive growth from hits like MONOPOLY GO!, which grossed $1 billion in 2023 and reached $3 billion by 2025—the fastest ever.[1][4]
Acquired by Savvy Games Group for $4.9 billion in 2023, Scopely operates independently from its Culver City, California headquarters, with global teams across more than a dozen markets and studios on four continents.[2][3][4]
Founded in 2011 in Culver City, California, Scopely emerged as a mobile gaming pioneer amid the rise of touch-screen entertainment, focusing on free-to-play models that blend original IP with licensed franchises.[1][2][3][4] Early traction came from building internal Scopely Studios and partnering with external developers, eliminating traditional publisher-developer divides to create unified teams.[3][6] Pivotal moments include launching blockbuster titles, strategic acquisitions (over ten to date), and the 2023 Savvy Games Group buyout, which fueled expansion; by 2025, it acquired Niantic games like Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom, cementing its portfolio dominance.[4]
The company's evolution reflects a shift from startup publisher to industry leader, raising $998.5M pre-acquisition and earning Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” nods for its data-driven, player-centric approach.[1][2][3]
Scopely rides the mobile gaming boom, where free-to-play titles dominate revenue (projected $100B+ annually), amplified by cross-platform expansion and live-service models that retain players for years.[1][4] Timing aligns with smartphone ubiquity, 5G enabling richer experiences, and esports/community trends, positioning Scopely to capitalize on market forces like IP licensing (e.g., Monopoly, Pokémon) and AI-driven personalization.[3][4][5] It influences the ecosystem by investing in studios (e.g., $50M in European devs in 2021), fostering talent density, and setting benchmarks for durable monetization, while its Savvy ownership ties it to Saudi Arabia's gaming push amid global consolidation.[2][4][6]
Scopely's trajectory points to sustained dominance through Playgami-fueled expansions into PC/console, more Niantic-style acquisitions, and AI-enhanced live ops for deeper retention.[3][4] Trends like geospatial gaming, Web3 integrations, and emerging markets will shape it, potentially evolving its influence from mobile leader to cross-media powerhouse. As the architect of daily play for millions, Scopely exemplifies how tech platforms turn consumer direction into billion-dollar realities.[1][4]
Scopely has raised $999.0M across 7 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $340.0M Series E in October 2020.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | Helika | $8.0M Series A | Franklin BI | Alchemy Ventures, Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com Ventures, Fabric Ventures, Foundation Capital, Hack VC, North Island Ventures, Alex Pack, BEN Holmes, Damon Gura, Marc Alloul, Spencer Tucker, Diagram Ventures, Sfermion, YAT SIU |
Key people at Scopely.
Scopely was founded in 2011 by Eric Futoran (Co-Founder) and Ankur Bulsara (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer) and Walter Driver (Co-Founder, Chairman and Co-CEO).
Scopely has raised $999.0M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Scopely's investors include Bam Ventures, B Capital Group, Bonfire Ventures, BoxGroup, Bryant Stibel, Canaan Partners, Flex Capital, Genoa Ventures, K2 Global, Lazerow Ventures, M13, Miramar Ventures.