A Thinking Ape

Develops social mobile games and communities

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About A Thinking Ape

A Thinking Ape develops social mobile games that encourage player interaction and community building. Their games, such as "Witch Arcana: Magic School" and "Kingdoms of Heckfire," are designed to be engaging and foster vibrant online communities. Players can download these games for free and make in-game purchases for items and upgrades, which is part of their freemium business model. This approach allows A Thinking Ape to attract a large audience while generating revenue through microtransactions and advertisements. What sets A Thinking Ape apart from competitors is its focus on creating games that prioritize social experiences, which helps retain players and attract new ones through word-of-mouth. The company's goal is to continuously innovate and build strong communities around their games, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for mobile gamers.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$102.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package as well as health and dental
Unlimited sick days, flexible scheduling and work from home options
Free snacks and catered lunch
Social events
On-site yoga sessions, a monthly massage clinic and company-sponsored hockey and dodgeball teams

Risks

Emerging developers increase competition with innovative mechanics and marketing.
Rising user acquisition costs impact profitability in the mobile gaming sector.
Backlash from microtransactions could lead to negative publicity.

Differentiation

ATA creates highly addictive social experiences in mobile gaming.
Founded by ex-Amazon engineers, ATA has a strong hacker culture.
ATA's games foster vibrant online communities, enhancing player engagement.

Upsides

Cross-platform play enhances player retention and engagement for ATA's games.
AI-driven personalized experiences increase user satisfaction and retention.
Blockchain technology offers new opportunities for in-game asset trading.

Funding

Total raised$102.12 M
Latest valuation$105.00 M
StageACQUISITION
ACQUISITION
10/31/2020
$105
$105.00 M