Artestudio
1 known investors
Arte Studio operates Match Cash, a mobile skill-based match-3 puzzle game where players compete in live multiplayer tournaments for cash prizes. The platform supports real-money deposits, gameplay against other players, and cash withdrawals.
Also known as Arte Studio · Artes · Match Cash
Investors · 1
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Artestudio (also presented as Artes) is an Israeli game studio founded by Gil Misgav that builds casual games combined with skill-based, real-money competition. Its product, Match Cash, is a mobile match-3 puzzle game in which players enter live multiplayer tournaments and compete against other players for cash prizes.
Match Cash is free to download and play, and offers both free and cash-based matches. Cash matches are subject to player eligibility rules, including location-based eligibility, and the company positions the format as skill-based rather than chance-based. Gameplay is live with instant results, so match outcomes are resolved immediately rather than after a delayed settlement period. Deposits fund entry into cash competitions and winnings can be withdrawn via PayPal.
The company describes its wider platform approach as casual gameplay enhanced with real-money challenges, delivered in an environment it characterizes as secure and transparent for competitive play.
Business model
The company distributes its game free of charge and monetizes real-money competition: players can deposit funds and enter paid cash matches against other players, with winnings withdrawable through PayPal. Free play is also available, so the paid tournament layer sits on top of an otherwise free-to-download title.
Revenue is tied to real-money competitive play, in which players deposit funds to enter paid multiplayer matches and tournaments; free play is offered alongside paid competition.
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Market position
Artes is listed in the portfolio of Play Ventures, a gaming-focused investor, under its gaming content category at the seed stage with an active status.
The product combines a familiar casual match-3 puzzle format with head-to-head real-money tournaments, live gameplay with immediate results, and PayPal-based withdrawals, rather than relying solely on in-app purchases or advertising within a single-player casual game.
Technology
A mobile match-3 puzzle game supporting live multiplayer tournaments with real-time results, integrated deposit handling and PayPal payouts.
Go-to-market
Match Cash is distributed as a free mobile download, with players acquired directly to the app and converted into paying users through optional deposits and entry into cash tournaments. The company's site also carries player testimonials and an in-depth FAQ addressing eligibility, deposits, withdrawals and legality.
Mobile casual puzzle game players in eligible jurisdictions who are willing to deposit money to compete for cash prizes.
Geography
The company is based in Israel, within Play Ventures' EMEA portfolio segment. Participation in cash matches is limited by player location eligibility.
Risks & controversies
Real-money skill gaming is subject to jurisdictional restrictions: the company's FAQ addresses which players and locations are eligible for cash matches and whether the game is considered legal, indicating regulatory exposure that varies by territory.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
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primary sources listed
- Artestudioartestudio.io · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Artestudio do?
- Israeli game studio behind Match Cash, a mobile match-3 puzzle game with live skill-based multiplayer tournaments for cash prizes.
- Who are Artestudio's investors?
- Artestudio's investors include Play Ventures.