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Wistone
Wistone is a Chinese mobile game developer offering games such as WW?, Call of Champions, Flight Control, Critter Island, and more
About Wistone
Based in Beijing, Wistone Entertainment is a developer and publisher of mobile and web games with a global reach. The company was established in 2006 by founder Cindy Cao. In 2008, Wistone became a wholly-owned subsidiary of V8 International after a merger via share exchange. Richard Wu has been leading the studio as CEO since 2009.
Wistone operates as a gaming studio, focusing on creating and distributing games for a worldwide audience. The company's business model revolves around the development and publication of free-to-play MMO strategy games, generating revenue through in-game purchases and transactions. Its portfolio includes more than 25 games available across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and web browsers. The company targets the international market, making its games accessible globally.
The firm's product lineup features titles like "War 2 Victory" and "War 2 Glory," which have each surpassed one million downloads. "War 2 Victory" is a World War II-themed MMO strategy game that allows players to manage resources, develop technologies, and engage in turn-based combat with historically accurate units. The game emphasizes multiplayer engagement, encouraging players to form alliances to compete against others. Over its history, the company has secured $10 million in Series A funding to support its operations and growth.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- China
- Employees
- 92
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 22.7/100
- Industry
- Gaming
- Sub-industry
- Mobile Gaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Content, Administration, Game Development, Authentification
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Jul 2016
- Capital deployed
- $1.5M
- Preferred round
- SEED
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Nov 2011 | — | — | IDG Capital | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Apr 2009 | $10M | $40M | IDG Capital | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Wistone is 1.2K monthly website visits, up 73.9% over the last three months. Wistone's team grew 0% over the past year.
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