Wildlife Studios

Wildlife Studios

Mobile game developer and publisher

About Wildlife Studios

Simplify's Rating
Why Wildlife Studios is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Gaming

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$180M

Headquarters

São Paulo, Brazil

Founded

2011

Overview

Wildlife Studios develops and publishes mobile games, achieving over 3.8 billion downloads worldwide. Their portfolio includes popular titles like Racing Penguin, Sniper 3D, and Zooba. The games operate on a free-to-play model, allowing users to download and play for free while generating revenue through in-game purchases and advertisements. Unlike many competitors, Wildlife Studios has a strong global presence with offices in multiple countries and a large team of over 500 employees. The company's goal is to create memorable gaming experiences for players around the world.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The rise of hyper-casual games offers expansion opportunities with low development costs.
  • Collaborations with brands like Gucci enhance monetization and brand visibility.
  • The growing trend of esports can increase player engagement and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in the match-3 genre may impact Secret Puzzle Society's success.
  • Recent layoffs suggest potential financial instability or restructuring challenges.
  • Reliance on free-to-play models may face regulatory scrutiny over microtransactions.

What makes Wildlife Studios unique

  • Wildlife Studios excels in diverse game genres, from puzzle to sports and idle games.
  • The company has a strong global presence with offices in four major countries.
  • Wildlife Studios collaborates with major brands, enhancing in-game monetization and visibility.

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Funding

Total Funding

$180M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$35M
$45M
Linktree
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp
$120M
Wildlife Studios

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
PR Newswire
Aug 14th, 2024
The Evolution Of Match-3: Wildlife Studios And Team Tiger Unite Puzzle Mechanics With An Engaging Narrative Adventure In Secret Puzzle Society

Wildlife Studios is excited to announce the launch of Secret Puzzle Society, the first release from their affiliate studio Team Tiger Games. In this game, players are invited to search for hidden clues and uncover the truth about a secret society of puzzle-loving villains. To achieve this, they will need to conquer challenging levels and navigate rooms filled with dangerous traps!SAO PAULO, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Tiger Games, owned by Wildlife Studios, is thrilled to unveil its debut game, Secret Puzzle Society (SPS), which was made available to the public for free on August 5th on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. Studio co-founders Mike Chera and Matt Wylds, who previously designed and led multiple hits the match-3 space, have partnered up to once again delight players with a fresh new take on the genre."We are massively thankful to Wildlife for their partnership and belief in our team. We are thrilled with the release of this first game and already looking forward to bringing our next ideas to life under the same creative freedom we have enjoyed so far", said Matt Wylds, Co-founder and Studio Director

Pocket Gamer
Mar 4th, 2024
Tennis Clash developer Wildlife Studios lays off 133 staff

Brazilian games developer Wildlife Studios has laid off 21% of its workforce, affecting 133 employees.

Hardcore Droid
Nov 14th, 2023
Tennis Clash Releases ITF World Tennis eChampionship Updates

Last week, Wildlife Studios announced new content for the Tennis Clash ITF World Tennis eChampionship.

Crypto Predictions
Nov 14th, 2023
Tennis Clash and ITF Collaborate for ITF World Tennis eChampionship

Wildlife Studios and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) join forces to introduce exciting updates to Tennis Clash, the popular mobile tennis game.

Game News 24
Oct 24th, 2023
The Midas Merge: Never Forget Games and Wildlife Studios Unveiled New Mobile Gaming Experience

The Midas Merge: Never Forget Games and Wildlife Studios unveiled new mobile gaming experience.

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