# Mino Games: Computer games, Montreal, Canada

> Mino Games: Mino Games, based in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent Canadian mobile gaming studio founded in 2011 by Josh Buckley and Sasha MacKinnon.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/mino-games (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Mino Games

Mino Games, based in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent Canadian mobile gaming studio founded in 2011 by Josh Buckley and Sasha MacKinnon.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Computer games Montreal, Canada

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2011 15 years old
- **Team:** 29 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 49.9M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series B Feb 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Mino Games has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Mino Games

Mino Games, based in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent Canadian mobile gaming studio founded in 2011 by Josh Buckley and Sasha MacKinnon.

The company specializes in developing high-quality, free-to-play, character-driven games, aiming to create engaging entertainment for a global audience. With over 60 million downloads and a player base exceeding 45 million across 150 countries, Mino Games has established itself as a significant player in the mobile gaming market. The studio's portfolio includes popular titles such as "Mino Monsters 2: Evolution," "Cat Game," and "Dog Game," which focus on collectible gameplay and social interaction. Recently, Mino Games has ventured into blockchain gaming with "Dimensionals," integrating AI for unique character interactions. The company employs a freemium model, generating revenue through in-app purchases and advertisements, while also producing supporting content like animated series to enhance player experiences. Mino Games continues to innovate and expand its offerings, fostering strong player communities worldwide.

## What company datasets say Mino Games raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **49.9M** in the source's currency

Rounds **10**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **15M**

Last round date **Feb 2023**

Investors listed **27**

Y Combinator **W11**

## Founders and team

From Mino Games's own website: 6 on the team.

- **Sash MacKinnon** CEO
- **Danny Chou** Chief Creative Officer
- **Darren Pegg** Chief Technology Officer
- **Shane Sareli** Chief Product Officer
- **Alex Samarev** VP Of Engineering
- **Robyn Orsini** VP Of Strategy & Operations

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Collab+Currency](https://millionrounds.com/fund/collab-currency)
- [Waverley Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/waverley-capital)
- [Standard](https://millionrounds.com/fund/standard)
- [Western Technology Investment](https://millionrounds.com/fund/wti)
- [Standard Crypto](https://millionrounds.com/fund/standard-crypto)

Each firm lists Mino Games on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

user experience consumers player community player retention character-driven games collectable characters game monetization information technology & services video games game updates social games game design information technology player community growth game marketing social gaming

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- **Sector:** Computer games
- **Industry code:** NAICS 513210, SIC 7375
- **Region:** Quebec
- **Revenue:** 5M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/mino-games)

## Computer games in Canada

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- [**Gamerizon Studio Inc** Montreal · founded 2008](https://millionrounds.com/startup/gamerizon-studio-inc)

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