Million Victories is a technology company.
Million Victories has raised $10.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Million Victories has raised $10.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Million Victories is a France-based mobile game development studio founded in 2017, specializing in real-time strategy and massively multiplayer online games (MMOs).[1][2][4] Its flagship product, *Million Lords*, is a multiplayer online real-time strategy (MMORTS) game that emphasizes tactical battles, player-centered design, and "play-to-win" mechanics without timers or aggressive "pay-to-win" monetization, serving over 4 million players worldwide, particularly in the US, France, UK, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, and Spain.[1][2][3][4] The studio solves the problem of complex, time-gated mobile strategy games by offering immersive, strategic depth with rapid accessibility, fostering global communities around large-scale battles.[2][4] With around 35 employees in Lyon/Villeurbanne, it has raised over $50M total (including a $6.5M Series A in 2023 and nearly $40M from Haveli Investments in July 2025), doubled revenue annually, hit $1M+ monthly bookings in 2024, and is developing a second game while expanding globally.[1][3][4]
Million Victories was co-founded in 2017 by Benoît Ducrest (CEO) and Céline Allary in Villeurbanne/Lyon, France.[1][4][6] Ducrest's gaming career began at Ubisoft, followed by launching two startups and an entrepreneur accelerator; Allary brought 15 years as a finance controller in large firms and co-founded Buzzinbees, a startup that scaled to €5M annual revenue before acquisition by Gemalto.[4][6] The idea for the studio emerged from a passion to innovate in the strategy genre, debuting with *Million Lords* to disrupt traditional 4X (explore, expand, exploit, exterminate) mobile games by prioritizing fun, community, and fair play over intrusive monetization.[1][2][4] Early traction built quickly, amassing 2 million players by leveraging Google Cloud for scalable hosting; pivotal moments include 2023's $6.5M raise from Griffin Gaming Partners and Eurazeo for global expansion, 2024 revenue doubling to $1M+ monthly bookings with top ad spend returns, and the July 2025 $40M round from Haveli Investments amid 4 million downloads and 100K monthly players.[1][2][3][4]
Million Victories rides the wave of mobile gaming's shift toward sustainable, community-driven MMOs amid industry challenges like ad fatigue and "pay-to-win" backlash, capitalizing on demand for innovative 4X strategies that blend depth with accessibility.[1][2] Timing is ideal post-2024 downturns, as its strong player love and ROAS enable aggressive scaling when peers struggle.[1] Favorable forces include global mobile adoption (strong in US/Europe/emerging markets), cloud tech for low-cost expansion, and investor appetite for proven hits—evidenced by Haveli, Griffin, and Eurazeo's backing leveraging gaming expertise.[2][3] It influences the ecosystem by benchmarking fair monetization, inspiring "player-first" designs, and proving French studios can compete globally, potentially elevating Europe's mobile strategy scene.[3][4]
Million Victories is primed for explosive growth, channeling $40M+ recent capital into *Million Lords* global dominance (targeting $1B scale) and a secretive second game launch.[1][3][4] Trends like AI-enhanced personalization, cross-platform play, and Web3 community tools will amplify its MMO edge, while navigating UA costs via data platforms like Google Cloud.[2] Its influence could evolve from niche disruptor to mobile strategy leader, fostering a new wave of fair-play hits—echoing its founding mission to bring joy to millions through resonant, ambitious games.[4][6]
Million Victories has raised $10.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Million Victories's investors include Griffin Gaming Partners.
Million Victories has raised $10.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series A in June 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | $7.0M Series A | Griffin Gaming Partners | |
| Nov 1, 2021 | $3.0M Series A | Griffin Gaming Partners |