AMMAN
—
Tamatem Games, a leading Arabic mobile games
publisher, raised $11 million in a Series B funding round led by South Korean
video game developer KRAFTON, Inc. — the makers of the popular battle royale
game PUBG. The funding round also saw participation from Venture Souq, Endeavor
Catalyst, and other existing investors.
اضافة اعلان
According to a press
statement, Tamatem has seen great successes since its launch, leveraging over
100 million game downloads and gaining widespread international recognition for
its publishing efforts in the region.
With the investment in
play and following its previous publishing successes, Tamatem plans on
amplifying its efforts even further by bringing a wider selection of games with
bigger and more popular titles to the Arabic-speaking market. “The demand for
relatable and enjoyable mobile games is higher than ever, and our mission is to
provide our region with the best gaming experience possible,” said Tamatem CEO and
founder,
Hussam Hammo
MENA’s leading
publisher will also carry out its growth strategy of increasing its presence in
the region by expanding offices in Saudi Arabia to hire local Saudi talent and
have a stronger foothold in the country that harbors 70 percent of its users.
Alongside its
expansion efforts in Saudi Arabia, Tamatem also plans to expand into more
countries in the region. It will also launch a gaming academy to train, educate,
and elevate employment in the industry is also on the horizon for Tamatem in
pursuit of pushing market growth and maturity.
Tamatem is recognized
as one of the most funded gaming startups in the region, raising over $17
million in funding since its establishment in 2013.
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