Space Ape is a technology company.
Space Ape has raised $7.7M across 2 funding rounds.
Space Ape has raised $7.7M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Space Ape Games is not a technology company in the traditional sense—it is a mobile games studio that develops and publishes games for mobile platforms.[1][2] While it uses technology as a tool, its core business is game development and publishing, not building technology infrastructure or platforms.
Space Ape Games is a mobile games developer founded in 2012 and based in Central London.[1][2] The studio creates free-to-play multiplayer and social games for mobile audiences, with a track record that includes multiple top-performing titles on Facebook and other platforms.[2] The company operates as a games publisher and developer, generating approximately $31.2 million in revenue and employing around 137 people.[2]
The studio is composed of veteran game developers and industry veterans who previously worked at major gaming companies.[2] Rather than building technology platforms, Space Ape focuses on creating engaging gaming experiences and managing a portfolio of live-service games that generate revenue through in-app purchases and advertising.
Space Ape operates within the mobile gaming industry rather than the broader technology sector. The studio benefits from the continued growth of mobile gaming as a mainstream entertainment medium and the shift toward free-to-play models. However, the company also faces challenges typical of the gaming industry, including game lifecycle management—as evidenced by the November 2025 shutdown of Beatstar and Country Star following an August announcement that development on these titles would end.[3]
Space Ape Games represents a traditional games studio navigating the competitive mobile gaming market. The company's future depends on its ability to develop new hit titles and sustain engagement in existing franchises. The recent closures of Beatstar and Country Star suggest the studio is consolidating its portfolio, likely focusing resources on higher-performing titles like the Boom Beach franchise to maintain profitability in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Space Ape has raised $7.7M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Space Ape's investors include Boost Capital Partners, Connect Ventures, Initial Capital, Northzone, Transcend Fund.
Space Ape has raised $7.7M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series C in December 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2014 | $7.0M Series C | Boost Capital Partners, Connect Ventures, Initial Capital, Northzone | |
| Aug 1, 2012 | $700K Seed | Boost Capital Partners, Transcend Fund |