Machinations
Mamer, LU · 6 known investors
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Ken Chenaultunlockedknows Dana Gheza · together at IBM (overlapped)
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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.
Founders & leadership
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Vlad CenteaFounder
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Dana GhezainFounderDana 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.
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Mihai GhezainFounderMihai 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 CraciuninFounder
Investors · 6
Hiro CapitalLondon
SeedcampLondon · $378K – $1.1M
Acequia Capital (AceCap)reportedSeattle · $100K – $5M
GapMinderreportedAmsterdam · $500K – $5M
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
- $3.3MSeries AMay 2022 · 5 sources
GapMinder (lead), Hiro Capital (lead), Seedcamp (lead), Acequia Capital, Venrex Investment Management
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseed roundJun 2020
GapMinder Venture Partners (lead), Seedcamp
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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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 Hiro Capital, Seedcamp, Acequia Capital (AceCap), GapMinder.
- 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.