Machine Zone, formerly Addmired, develops freemium multiplayer mobile games such as iMob 2, Global War, and Original Gangstaz. The team emphasizes creating social environments to drive retention and in-app purchases rather than prioritizing high-end graphics. Several of its titles rank among the iOS App Store's top 50 highest-grossing apps (iMob 2 is at #24). The company has launched 13 games since 2009 and highlights the longevity of older titles like Original Gangstaz and Global War. Machine Zone plans to use new funding to hire additional developers and is exploring multiple new game concepts. The startup originally debuted through Y Combinator in 2008 and has rebranded from Addmired to Machine Zone.

Total raised

$8M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Mar 2012