Playgama lands $3 million to simplify HTML5 game distribution

Game tech platform Playgama has raised $3 million to transform the web gaming market for HTML5 developers.

The company plans to simplify game distribution with a "master key" approach, allowing developers to reach audiences across multiple platforms, languages, and markets. 

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

The Open Platform and s16vc led the funding round with backing from FJ Labs, The Games Fund, TON Ventures, and Kirill Eves, CEO and Founder of Unlimit. 

Playgama's vision

The company is building a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) ecosystem, which includes access to various distributors and platforms, a unified SDK for multi-platform publishing, a QA tool to streamline platform requirements, and tools for monetisation, marketing, content management, and payments. 

“We want to transform the web gaming market and empower HTML5 game creators to effortlessly reach audiences they once could only dream of," Kachmar added. 

The Open Platform managing director Andrey Klebanov commented: “We value Playgama’s commitment to providing HTML5 developers with an end-to-end toolkit for launching games as Telegram mini-apps and browser-based experiences."

“This approach not only simplifies access to diverse platforms but also opens doors for fintech and crypto innovations -offering developers and players new possibilities in gaming and payments.” 

Oleg Bibergan of s16vc added: “Most players in the games industry have ignored the HTML5 market for years, missing a rapidly growing ecosystem and overlooking developer and user pain points. Finally, the diverse community of HTML5 developers will have a player in their corner specifically built for their needs, and we are thrilled to support Playgama in this mission."