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Playember
Blockchain on-ramp for mobile gaming
- 1-20 employees
- B2C
- B2B
- Cryptocurrency
- Gaming
- Mobile
- Blockchain
- Web 3.0
- Folkestone, UK
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Company mission
PlayEmber's mission is to empower mobile game developers to supercharge their games with Web3 features through its simple blockchain-driven on-ramp.
Our take
Cryptocurrencies have become widely popular as investment tools over the last decade, but their practical uses for payment have been limited. Whilst game developers have begun to change this by integrating the use of cryptocurrency for in-game currencies, the process of obtaining cryptocurrency can be difficult, especially through mobile platforms.
Playember provides a blockchain on-ramp for mobile gaming, giving mobile game developers the tools needed to facilitate the buying of cryptocurrency with fiat cash in-app. The company integrates the cryptocurrency EMBR into the on-path which can be bought by players or earned through viewing ads, with SPRK coin also being offered for in-game rewards.
Whilst the volatility of cryptocurrency values will present a significant challenge to Playember, the company shows great potential to thrive regardless due to its simple on-ramp and gamified cryptocurrency support. Through this approach, the company aims to make it easier for mobile game developers to offer their customers crypto-focussed gaming experiences, regardless of whether they already own cryptocurrency or not.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- A fun and friendly company culture
- Flexible remote working
- Tokens scheme
- Training and development
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2022
$2.3m
SEED
Total funding: $2.3m
Leadership
Hugo Furneaux
(CEO)Director of Brick Wall Web Solutions from 2013 to 2015. Manager of App Design Company since 2015.
Jon Hook
(CMO)Experience as CRO of Homa Games from 2018 to 2020. Founder of Mallory Ventures since 2017.