• Playgama raised USD 3 million in funding, led by The Open Platform and s16vc, to revolutionize HTML5 game distribution and expand its global reach.
• Streamlining game publishing for developers, Playgama simplifies access to multiple platforms, including key markets in Europe and the USA, through its “integrate once, reach everywhere” SDK.
• The startup aims to provide developers with tools for better market reach, advanced analytics, and crypto payments, bridging Web2 and Web3 gaming.

Playgama, a UAE-based game tech startup, has secured USD 3 million in a funding round led by The Open Platform (part of the Telegram ecosystem) and s16vc.

The funding round is also backed from additional investors including FJ Labs, The Games Fund, TON Ventures, and Kirill Eves, CEO of Unlimit.

The funding will enable Playgama to streamline the distribution of HTML5 games across the global web market.

Simplifying Access for HTML5 Game Developers

Founded in 2023 by Dmitry Kachmar, Playgama aims to simplify the process for developers to reach global audiences. This is particularly in key markets like Europe and the USA.

The platform will allow developers to effortlessly publish their games on numerous portals, addressing a fragmented market that lacks centralized distribution hubs like App Store or Steam.

Dmitry Kachmar, Founder of Playgama: “We want to transform the entire web gaming market and empower HTML5 game creators to effortlessly reach audiences they once could only dream of. Currently, Playgama’s distribution network has the potential to reach over 200 million monthly active players— and this is just the beginning.

“With this funding, we’ll accelerate further improvement of Playgama’s platform for developers, expand our toolkit, and introduce advanced analytics and fintech solutions.

Expanding the Playgama Platform and Ecosystem

The gaming startup also plans to build a full-scale Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) ecosystem. It is providing web game developers with tools to navigate fragmented markets, enhance reach, and increase ROI.

Furthermore, the company’s open-source “integrate once, reach everywhere” SDK, Playgama Bridge. It has already been used by over 1,000 developers. Playgama also integrates Web3 elements. Its platform supporting play-to-earn mechanics and crypto payments.

With the funding, the startup will expand its toolkit, improve its platform for developers. Additionally, it will also introduce advanced analytics and fintech solutions to further enhance its offerings.