ePawn

Paris, France Founded: 2010 • Age: 16 yrs Acquired By Starbreeze
NFC Technology used for VR in games

About ePawn

ePawn is a Media & Entertainment company based in Paris (France) founded in 2010, and was acquired by Starbreeze in June 2016. NFC Technology used for VR in games. ePawn has raised $1.3 million across 1 funding round from investors including Starbreeze and Elaia. ePawn offers products and services including Forge of Empires, Elvenar, Game of Thrones, League of Angels, and Grepolis. Its focus areas include Gaming, Gaming Tech, Innovative Gaming Hardware and VR Gaming.

Company details

ePawn has developed a platform using NFC technology which merges virtual gaming with real toys and figurines. The toys are placed on a NFC gaming board which tracks their exact position. The movement of the figurines and combination of tags can be visualized within the gameplay. The board supports up to 40 tags to be put in play simultaneously.

  • Headquarters Paris, France
  • Stage Acquired
  • Sectors
    Media & Entertainment
  • Email
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  • Website epawn.fr
  • Social LinkedIn X Facebook
  • Acquired by Starbreeze (Jun 2016)
Key Metrics
  • Total Equity Funding
    $1.3M (USD)

    in 1 rounds

  • Latest Funding Round
    $1.3M (USD), Private Equity Round

    Dec 2012

  • Investors
    Starbreeze

    & 1 more

  • Acquired by
    Starbreeze

    (Jun 2016)

Products & Services of ePawn

ePawn offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Forge of Empires, Elvenar, Game of Thrones, League of Angels, and Grepolis.

Forge of Empires
Strategy Game

Browser game for building and managing empires through strategy.

Elvenar
Strategy Game

City-building game involving army management and exploration.

Game of Thrones
Strategy Game

Game based on series for strategic battles and resource gathering.

League of Angels
MMORPG

Fantasy RPG with turn-based combat and monster battles.

Grepolis
Strategy Game

Ancient Greek-themed game for polis building and conquests.

Funding Insights of ePawn

ePawn has successfully raised a total of $1.3M through 1 strategic funding round. The most recent funding activity was a Private Equity Round of $1.3 million completed in December 2012. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.

  • Total Funding $1.3M
  • Total Rounds 1
  • Last Round Private Equity Round β€” $1.3M
  • First Round $1.3M

    (Dec 2012)

  • Investors Count 1

All 1 funding rounds of ePawn with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.

DateAmountTransaction NameValuationLead InvestorsInvestors
Dec 2012$1.3MPrivate Equity Round––
Valuation history

2 investors in total: 2 institutional.

Investors in ePawn

ePawn has secured backing from 2 investors, including venture fund and institutional investors. Prominent investors backing the company include Starbreeze and Elaia.

All
Venture Fund
Institutional
InvestorDescriptionFounded YearDomainLocation
Venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments
elaia.comParis, France
PC and console video games are developed by Starbreeze.
1998starbreeze.comStockholm, Sweden
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Investor details for ePawn

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Timeline of ePawn

3 dated milestones of ePawn across 6 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.

  1. Founded ePawn is founded.
  2. Funding First funding round of $1.3M.
  3. Exit Acquired by Starbreeze.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ePawn

ePawn was founded in 2010 and raised its 1st funding round 2 years after it was founded.

ePawn is headquartered in Paris, France.

ePawn is a funded company, having raised a total of $1.3M across 1 funding round to date. The company's 1st funding round was a Private Equity Round of $1.3M, raised on Dec 2012.

ePawn has developed a platform using NFC technology which merges virtual gaming with real toys and figurines. The toys are placed on a NFC gaming board which tracks their exact position. The movement of the figurines and combination of tags can be visualized within the gameplay. The board supports up to 40 tags to be put in play simultaneously.

ePawn offers Forge of Empires, Elvenar, Game of Thrones, League of Angels, and Grepolis.

ePawn has 2 investors. Key investors include Starbreeze, and Elaia.

Yes. ePawn was acquired by Starbreeze in June 2016.

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