Sony Innovation Fund invests in Stan as part of Series A round

Mobile-first social gaming platform STAN said that Sony Innovation Fund—the venture capital arm of Sony Group known for investing in entertainment, gaming, and tech—has joined its ongoing Series A round. 

The round was also participated in by Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF VC).

Sony Innovation Fund and Hyderabad Angels Fund have invested an additional $2 million (₹17.7 crore) in STAN. With this, the company has raised a total of $10.5 million in its Series A round so far.

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The company plans to use the new funds to build AI-based personalisation, improve tools for creators to earn money, strengthen partnerships with game publishers, and expand into more mobile-first markets.

“We believe the future of gaming goes beyond compelling titles and advanced gameplay. It lies in building dynamic ecosystems where creators, gamers and developers come together to shape shared worlds. STAN embodies this vision of building an inclusive gaming community, and we’re excited to support their efforts to create a social layer for the next generation of gamers.” said Kazuhito Hadano, CEO of Sony Ventures Corporation.

“We see that participation of Sony Innovation Fund to STAN reinforces our belief in the strength of our vision and India’s pivotal role in the global gaming landscape. Together with our investors, we aim to build the most creator-empowering, mobile-first platform that redefines how gaming communities connect and thrive,” said Parth Chadha, Co-founder & CEO of STAN.

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Founded in 2015 by Parth Chadha, Nauman Mulla and Rahul Singh, STAN connects gamers, helps them interact and offers tools for content creators to grow. The platform says it had over 12 million users in 2024, with most of its audience coming from Tier II and III cities.

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