Minics operates a freemium virtual-world platform for children (aged ~7–13) that centers on avatar personalization, resource management and social interaction. The company was founded in 2009, initially launched in Spain, and is now developing its French user base from Paris. It has over 100,000 members and offers unlimited access via a €3.95 monthly subscription. Minics recently raised €1 million in a funding round and says it will seek additional funding soon. The product rewards players with “energy” points for providing food and clothing, and enables multiplayer interaction similar to Second Life. Safety features include upfront parental consent at registration, prohibition of sensitive information and external links between users, and monitoring of inappropriate vocabulary. The company was one of five startup finalists at TechCrunch France’s Remix event in November.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Jan 2011