Bengaluru-based mobile gaming platform Matiks, which uses mathematics as its core theme, has secured $3.14 million (around ₹27 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Tanglin Ventures.
The round also saw participation from Info Edge Ventures and prominent angel investors including Aman Gupta (boAt), Unacademy co-founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, and Anil Goteti (Scapia).
Founded in September 2024 by Sudhanshu Bhatia, Mohan Kumar, and Sushant Timmapur, Matiks builds engaging mobile games that test mathematical skills through speed, memory, and puzzle challenges.
The platform currently offers:
- Multiplayer duels
- Daily contests
- Global leaderboards
- Personalised progress tracking
Recently, Matiks also launched a paid “Creators Programme”, enabling users to build and manage their own communities within the app.
With the fresh funds, Matiks plans to:
- Expand its team of under 20 employees
- Boost marketing efforts
- Broaden its game catalogue
- Enter new markets
Matiks has already crossed 50,000 downloads across iOS and Google Play, with a growing user base of around 100,000 players.
StartupByDoc Insight: This funding underlines the rising demand for edutainment platforms in India, where startups are merging education and gaming to build engaging digital experiences.