- Spekter Games raises USD 5M pre-seed round backed by a16z, Impact46, and others to scale Web3-integrated mobile games.
- Its first title, Spekter Agency, launches on Telegram, blending arcade-style gameplay with passive blockchain rewards for wider appeal.
- The US-based studio aims to expand to mobile app stores and develop its second game, targeting mainstream gamers with subtle Web3 tools.
Spekter Games
What happened? US-based Spekter Games secured a USD 5 million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by a16z speedrun, London Venture Partners, BRV Capital, Chamaeleon, Accelerator Ventures, Versus Ventures and Alumni Ventures. Additionally, it saw participation from a Saudi-based venture capital firm Impact46.
The funding comes alongside Spekter Games’ first title, Spekter Agency, a rogue-lite action game debuting on Telegram. It is an arcade-style gameplay tailored for mainstream audiences. Furthermore, it plans to seamlessly integrate passive blockchain rewards without the complexity associated with Web3 gaming.
What is next? With the new funding, it aims to scale Spekter Agency across additional platforms. Furthermore, this includes other chat-based super apps and traditional mobile stores like the App Store and Google Play. Additionally, it aims to support the ongoing development of the publisher’s second game.
Gaming
Who are they? Founded by Taehoon Kim, Spekter Games is a game publisher blending Web2 and Web3 features to supercharge gaming for mainstream players.
The gaming startup launches full-featured Web2 games on Telegram, starting with rogue-lite games. It aims to deliver gameplay that appeals to traditional gamers while keeping Web3 elements passive and seamless.
“Web3 incentives can supercharge retention and virality, but they should never get in the way of the fun. By keeping these systems passive and behind the scenes, we’re showing that it’s possible to bring Web3-enhanced games to the mainstream without compromising gameplay.” said Taehoon Kim (TK), CEO and founder of Spekter Games Inc.
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