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Pax Historia

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 6 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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Pax Historia develops a grand strategy game where players simulate alternate historical scenarios by selecting a country, era, and new chain of events to explore. The platform enables users to design custom maps, scenarios, and characters to play out imaginative what-if situations ranging from historical reimaginings to fictional worlds.

ConsumerGamingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Pax Historia was founded in 2025 by Eli Bullock-Papa and Ryan Zhang.

EBEli Bullock-Papa
Eli Bullock-PapaCo-FounderFounder of Pax Historia, a grand strategy game platform that enables players to simulate alternate historical scenarios through custom maps, scenarios, and characters.
RZRyan Zhang
Ryan ZhangCo-FounderFounder of Pax Historia, which develops a grand strategy game for simulating alternate historical scenarios.
EB
Ella Bullock-PapaChief of Staff

Investors · 5

Metsu Capitalreported

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Pace CapitalreportedNew York

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Parable PartnersreportedSan Francisco

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What does Pax Historia do?
Pax Historia develops a grand strategy game where players simulate alternate historical scenarios by selecting a country, era, and new chain of events to explore. The platform enables users to design custom maps, scenarios, and characters to play out imaginative what-if situations ranging from historical reimaginings to fictional worlds.
Who founded Pax Historia?
Pax Historia was founded by Eli Bullock-Papa, Ryan Zhang in 2025.
Who are Pax Historia's investors?
Pax Historia's investors include Y Combinator, Bloomberg Beta, Metsu Capital, Pace Capital, Parable Partners.
Where is Pax Historia headquartered?
Pax Historia is headquartered in San Francisco, US.