Bengaluru-based gaming startup secures fresh capital to expand team, marketing, and global reach
Maths-focussed mobile gaming platform Matiks has raised $3.1 million (approx. ₹27 crore) in a pre-Series A round led by Tanglin Ventures, with participation from Info Edge Ventures and prominent angel investors including boAt co-founder Aman Gupta, Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, and former Flipkart executive Anil Goteti.
Funding Snapshot
- Amount: $3.1M (₹27 Cr)
- Lead Investor: Tanglin Ventures
- Other Investors: Info Edge Ventures, Aman Gupta, Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini, Anil Goteti
Founded in September 2024 by Sudhanshu Bhatia, Mohan Kumar, and Sushant Timmapur, Matiks blends gaming with learning by offering math-based challenges and competitions. Users can engage in live 1v1 duels, multiplayer battles, puzzles, and daily challenges while tracking progress through global leaderboards and personalized dashboards. The approach makes math practice fun, competitive, and interactive across all age groups.
Use of Funds
The fresh infusion will be deployed to expand its team, strengthen marketing efforts, enhance product offerings, and explore new geographies. The company has also introduced a paid ‘Creators Programme’ that allows users to form communities within the app, building stronger engagement.
Founders & Traction
With a community-driven approach, Matiks has already garnered 1 lakh users and crossed 50,000 downloads on Google Play Store. It also fosters peer-to-peer interaction via friend connections and a dedicated Discord community.
Market Watch
India’s gaming market, currently valued at $3.8 billion, is projected to reach $9.2 billion by FY29. With growing appetite for skill-based edutainment, Matiks is well-positioned to tap into this demand.
Final Take
Matiks’ blend of learning and gaming shows how startups can turn education into entertainment. The funding marks a strong step for the company to scale in India and beyond.
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