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Mamer, LU · 8 known investors

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Machinations offers a visual platform for designing, simulating, and balancing game economies and mechanics, aimed at game developers and studios. It serves the game design and development industry.

Developer ToolsGamingSaaS

Founders & leadership

VCVlad Centea
Vlad CenteaFounder
DGDana Gheza
Dana GhezaFounderDana Gheza previously worked as a consultant on game analytics, user acquisition, and monetization for clients including LEGO and Nickelodeon, and held roles at GameAnalytics and IBM.
MGMihai Gheza
Mihai GhezaFounderMihai Gheza has worked in technology for two decades across gaming, toy design, and enterprise software, including roles at SYBO Games (Subway Surfers), LEGO, and IBM. He founded Machinations, a platform for designing and simulating game economies and mechanics used by game studios and universities.
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Radu CraciunFounder
AM
Alin MoldovanFounder
JD
Joris DormansFounder

Investors · 8

Hiro Capitallisted by Hiro CapitalLondon

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Mana Ventureslisted by Mana VenturesEstero
Seedcamplisted by SeedcampLondon · $378K – $1.1M

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Acequia Capital (AceCap)reportedSeattle · $100K – $5M

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Roca Xreported

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Also in the syndicate · 2

GapMinder Venture PartnersleadVenrex Investment Management

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2020–2022

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In the news

Luxembourg-based Machinations.io raises €3M led by Hiro Capital | Silicon Canalssiliconcanals.com · May 2022Luxembourg-based Machinations.io raises €3M led by Hiro Capital - Silicon Canalssiliconcanals.com · May 2022Browser-based game economics platform Machinations.io has raised $3.3 million from its Series A funding round | Games Industry Network | Türkiye, Europe, MENA & Asiamobidictum.com · May 2022Romanian videogame developer Machinations.io closes $3.3 mln Series A funding round | Romania Deals News | SeeNewsseenews.com · May 2022Machinations.io Raises $3.3M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · May 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Machinations do?
Machinations offers a visual platform for designing, simulating, and balancing game economies and mechanics, aimed at game developers and studios. It serves the game design and development industry.
Who founded Machinations?
Machinations was founded by Vlad Centea, Dana Gheza, Mihai Gheza, Radu Craciun.
Who are Machinations's investors?
Machinations's investors include GapMinder, Hiro Capital, Mana Ventures, Seedcamp, Acequia Capital (AceCap), Roca X.
How much funding has Machinations raised?
Machinations has disclosed $3.3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Machinations headquartered?
Machinations is headquartered in Mamer, LU.