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Game development company focused on the development of multi-platform and mobile video games

Guildford, United KingdomFounded 2012Consumer Services
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About 22cans

22cans is a dynamic and innovative independent gaming company founded in 2012 by Peter Molyneux, a renowned figure in the gaming industry. The company's mission is to create unique and engaging digital entertainment products, leveraging a team of 22 highly skilled and creative individuals.

The company operates in the global gaming market, serving a broad spectrum of gamers across different demographics. Their product portfolio includes games like "The Trail" and "Godus Wars", which offer players immersive experiences through exploration, crafting, trading, and community building.

"The Trail" invites players to embark on an adventure to make their fortune in a new world, while "Godus Wars" combines real-time strategy gameplay with the mechanics of the God game genre, allowing players to play as deities ruling over a living, breathing world.

22cans' business model revolves around the development and sale of these innovative games. They generate revenue through direct sales of their games and potentially through in-game purchases, a common monetization strategy in the gaming industry.

In summary, 22cans is a forward-thinking gaming company that leverages creativity and innovation to create immersive gaming experiences for a global audience.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Guildford, United Kingdom
Employees
28
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
79.3/100
Industry
Gaming
Sub-industry
Mobile Gaming, Console & PC Gaming
Sector
Consumer Services, Game Development, Video, Platform, uk is8 creative industries
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Dec 2021 $54M $216M Undisclosed ↗
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMargin
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022 —
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Growth signals

22cans website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for 22cans is 310 monthly website visits, down 85.9% over the last three months. 22cans's team grew 3.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits310 3-month web change-85.9% 1-year team growth+3.7%
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Team profiled 5 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom93.8%
🇩🇪 Germany6.3%
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