Pocket Gems

Develops engaging mobile games for casual gamers

San Francisco, California, United States

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About Pocket Gems

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. Pocket Gems stands out in the competitive mobile gaming market by focusing on creativity and originality in game development, which has helped them build a loyal user base. Their goal is to continue developing innovative games that enhance user engagement and enjoyment.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$150.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
51-200Employees

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!

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

Funding

Total raised$150.77 M
Latest valuation$450.00 M
StageSERIES_B
SERIES B
4/30/2017
$90
$450.00 M
SERIES A
11/30/2010
$5
$25.00 M