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Wooga has raised $32.7M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Wooga.
Wooga has raised $32.7M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Wooga develops story-driven casual games, specializing in free-to-play mobile and social titles. The company focuses on crafting high-quality interactive entertainment, emphasizing narrative experiences within the casual gaming sector. Their approach involves creating engaging game mechanics combined with compelling storytelling.
Wooga was established in 2009 by Jens Begemann and Philipp Moeser in Berlin, Germany. The founders embarked on this venture with the insight that social and mobile platforms presented a significant opportunity for innovative and accessible gaming experiences. Their vision centered on creating games that could be enjoyed by a wide demographic.
Wooga's products are primarily aimed at a global audience of casual gamers who seek entertaining and immersive narrative experiences on their mobile devices. The company's vision is to continue its legacy of craftsmanship in game development, consistently delivering joy and high-quality interactive content. They aim to be a leading provider of story-rich casual games.
Wooga is a Berlin‑based mobile game studio best known for story‑driven casual and hidden‑object titles such as June’s Journey and Pearl’s Peril; it was founded in 2009 and acquired by Playtika in 2018.[5][1]
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Quick reminder: this summary draws on company materials and industry reporting about Wooga’s founding, product focus, acquisition by Playtika, and major commercial milestones.[5][1][3]
Key people at Wooga.
Wooga has raised $32.7M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $24.0M Series B in May 2011.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2011 | $24M Series B | Fergal Mullen | Accel, Balderton Capital, HV Capital, InReach Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, Stride VC, Tenaya Capital | Announced |
| Nov 1, 2009 | $8M Series A | — | Accel, Balderton Capital, HV Capital, InReach Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, Stride VC | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2009 | $700K Seed | — | Accel, HV Capital, Mangrove Capital Partners, Stride VC | Announced |
Wooga has raised $32.7M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Wooga's investors include Fergal Mullen, Accel, Balderton Capital, HV Capital, InReach Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, Stride VC, Tenaya Capital.