Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform

The cost to access premium features on the Matiks gaming platform is now available through a subscription model.

Matiks, an India-based gaming company, has successfully raised $10 million in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by General Catalyst, with significant contributions from Ronnie Screwvala, Info Edge Ventures, Tanglin Venture Partners, and Untitled Ventures. This brings Matiks' total funding to over $13.5 million. The company's platform offers math, logic, and brain-teaser puzzle games designed to provide an engaging alternative to AI-generated content. Matiks has experienced substantial user growth, with daily active users increasing from 22,000 to over 300,000 and monthly active users reaching 2.2 million by September. The startup plans to utilize the new funding to scale its platform, expand into international markets like the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, and further develop its experimental game creation platform, Jelo. Matiks was founded by Sudhanshu Bhatia, Mohan Kumar, and Sushant Timmapur.

Matiks' funding round signifies a growing investor appetite for non-AI-driven mobile gaming experiences that emphasize cognitive engagement. The platform's dual focus on competitive play and skill-based puzzles positions it to capture a segment of the market weary of passive content consumption, potentially setting a new benchmark for engaging mobile gameplay.

The company's success in attracting users and investors suggests a broader trend where interactive and mentally stimulating games can thrive, even in a crowded market. Matiks' strategic expansion into international markets and its experimental game creation platform, Jelo, indicate a forward-looking approach to sustained growth and user-generated content within the casual gaming sector.