# Second Dinner: Computer games, Irvine, United States

> Second Dinner: Second Dinner is an independent game development studio founded in 2018 by industry veterans Ben Brode, Hamilton Chu, Jomaro Kindred, and...

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# Second Dinner

Second Dinner is an independent game development studio founded in 2018 by industry veterans Ben Brode, Hamilton Chu, Jomaro Kindred, and Mike Schweitzer.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Computer games Irvine, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 180 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $130M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Jan 2024

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

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## About Second Dinner

Second Dinner is an independent game development studio founded in 2018 by industry veterans Ben Brode, Hamilton Chu, Jomaro Kindred, and Mike Schweitzer.

Based in Orange County, California, the studio operates as a remote-first company, with a team spread across the United States. Second Dinner focuses on creating fast-paced, strategically deep mobile and PC games, aiming to deliver the most enjoyable gaming experiences. The studio's flagship product is MARVEL SNAP, a digital collectible card game featuring characters from the Marvel Universe. The game has received several accolades, including Mobile Game of the Year and Best Strategy Game. Second Dinner is also developing a new game in partnership with Marvel and plans to use its recent funding to create additional titles and original intellectual property. The company generates revenue through in-app purchases, advertisements, and premium sales, targeting mobile gamers and PC users globally.

## What company datasets say Second Dinner raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$130M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$100M**

Last round date **Jan 2024**

Investors listed **2**

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Computer games
- **Industry code:** NAICS 513210, SIC 7375, 7372
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $50M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/second-dinner-studios)

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