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About Pocket Gems
Industries
Gaming
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$150.8M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2009
Overview
Pocket Gems creates engaging mobile games aimed at casual gamers who seek relaxation and entertainment. Their games, such as "Episode," an interactive storytelling platform, and "War Dragons," a 3D real-time strategy game, are designed to captivate a wide audience. The company uses a freemium model, allowing players to download and play games for free while offering in-app purchases and advertisements for revenue. This approach enables players to enhance their experience with virtual goods while Pocket Gems earns money through ads and purchases. By focusing on creativity and originality in game development, Pocket Gems stands out in the competitive mobile gaming market, aiming to build a loyal user base and foster community engagement.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-driven personalization can enhance user engagement and retention rates.
- Cloud gaming platforms allow broader audience reach without device limitations.
- AR features in games provide immersive experiences, differentiating them in the market.
What critics are saying
- Rising user acquisition costs could impact profitability in the freemium model.
- Increased competition from emerging developers with innovative game mechanics.
- Dependence on third-party platforms like AppLovin for user acquisition poses risks.
What makes Pocket Gems unique
- Pocket Gems uses the innovative Mantis Engine for mobile-first game development.
- Their game 'Episode' offers a unique interactive storytelling platform.
- 'War Dragons' is a visually stunning 3D real-time strategy game.
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Funding
Total Funding
$150.8M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Financial Benefits - At Pocket Gems we believe in making sure that all of our employees have a meaningful stake in the company’s performance. We offer competitive salaries, retirement plans, and comprehensive benefits packages.
Choose Your Gear - Trick out your computer and workspace – Mac, PC, one monitor, two monitor, red monitor, blue monitor. Want a bean bag chair and a standing desk? That’s a weird combo, but go for it!
Contribute to the Office - Every new employee gets $100 to contribute to the new office. Past purchases include 3D printers, massage chairs and floating sharks (don’t ask).
Awesome Events - We throw killer parties – from our annual Halloween bash where everyone dresses up, to building boats made of cardboard to our quarterly team outings, we love having fun together!
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -9%Challenge: Pocket Gems sought a new chat solution to integrate with its mobile storytelling game, Episode.
Multi-faceted partnership with AppLovin helped Pocket Gems share Episode with a wider audience through its powerful user acquisition platform and custom-tailored high-performing creatives.
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About Pocket Gems
Industries
Gaming
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$150.8M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2009
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