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Junglee Games has raised $25K across 1 funding round.
Key people at Junglee Games.
Junglee Games was founded in 2012 by Ankush Gera (Founder and CEO).
Junglee Games has raised $25K in total across 1 funding round.
Junglee Games, based in San Francisco, CA, develops skill-based and social online games such as Rummy, Poker, and Ludo, emphasizing intelligent, fair, and immersive gaming platforms. The company operates independently in India, targeting millions of daily players worldwide, and is part of Flutter Entertainment, a NYSE-listed iGaming group. Junglee Games has amassed over 10 million registered users, with projections to reach 20 million, primarily serving the Indian skill and social gaming market. Key figures include co-founders Ankush Gera, Kapil Rathee, and Rahul N Bhardwaj, with the organization leveraging the global expertise of its parent, Flutter Entertainment. Established in 2012 in San Francisco, Junglee Games was founded by Ankush Gera and his co-founders. Its business model centers on funded by top-tier Silicon Valley VCs, generates revenue through skill gaming platforms.
Junglee Games has raised $25K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $25K Seed in December 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2013 | $25K Seed | — | Ehukai Investments, VSC Ventures | Announced |
Junglee Games is a leading skill-based online gaming company offering free-to-play titles like Howzat (fantasy sports), Junglee Rummy, and Poker, primarily targeting users in India and Southeast Asia with cash prize options.[1][2][4] It serves nearly 150 million users by revolutionizing skill gaming through cutting-edge technology, data science, and mobile/desktop platforms, solving the demand for accessible, competitive games that blend entertainment with real rewards.[1][2] As the fastest-growing skill games company and the first to launch cash-prize skill games, it has achieved strong growth momentum, evidenced by over 1,000 employees, $89.2 million in revenue, and acquisition into the $30 billion Flutter Entertainment Group.[1][2][3]
Founded in 2012 in San Francisco with roots in New Delhi, India, Junglee Games emerged from a team of experts who had contributed to international AAA titles and Hollywood hits but returned to build skill-based games tailored for India.[1] The company quickly pivoted to focus on skill games for cash prizes, marking it as a pioneer in the space, and expanded operations to Hayward, California, and New Delhi.[1][2] Early traction came from innovative platforms like Junglee Rummy and Poker, drawing top global talent and scaling to 150 million users over the decade, culminating in its integration into Flutter Entertainment.[1][3]
Junglee Games rides the explosive growth of skill-based online gaming in Southeast Asia, particularly India's booming digital entertainment market fueled by mobile penetration and rising disposable incomes.[1][3] Its timing aligns with regulatory shifts favoring skill over chance games, enabling cash-prize models that differentiate it from pure entertainment apps.[2] Market forces like increasing smartphone adoption and post-pandemic gaming surges work in its favor, amplified by its Flutter Entertainment backing for global scale.[3] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering tech-driven efficiency (e.g., real-time data access up 10-15%) and setting benchmarks for secure, high-performance platforms in a $30 billion industry.[3]
Junglee Games is poised for accelerated expansion within Flutter Entertainment, leveraging its tech stack for AI-enhanced personalization and new skill game verticals amid Southeast Asia's gaming boom.[1][3] Trends like real-time analytics, regulatory tailwinds for skill gaming, and mobile esports will shape its trajectory, potentially pushing user growth beyond 150 million and revenue past $100 million.[2][3] Its influence may evolve from regional leader to global innovator, blending data efficiency with immersive experiences—cementing its role as the vanguard of skill gaming revolution.[1][4]
Key people at Junglee Games.
Junglee Games was founded in 2012 by Ankush Gera (Founder and CEO).
Junglee Games has raised $25K in total across 1 funding round.
Junglee Games's investors include Ehukai Investments, VSC Ventures.
