STAN, a mobile-first social gaming platform, has raised funding from Sony Innovation Fund to enhance its services and expand into new markets. This investment highlights the growing importance of gaming communities in India.

STAN, a mobile-first social gaming platform, has successfully secured funding from Sony Innovation Fund as part of its Series A round. This investment, whose amount remains undisclosed, is significant for STAN, which has already achieved over 30 million downloads and strong user engagement in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The company plans to utilize the new capital to enhance its AI-led personalization features, develop tools for creator monetization, and strengthen its publisher integrations. Additionally, STAN aims to accelerate its entry into other mobile-first markets. The involvement of Sony Innovation Fund, alongside previous investors like Google’s AI Futures Fund and Bandai Namco Entertainment, positions STAN as a key player in the evolving gaming ecosystem in India. The CEO of Sony Ventures Corporation expressed excitement about supporting STAN's vision of creating inclusive gaming communities.