Zoe Studios secures Angel investment to enhance casual chess gaming. Notable investors include John Wright and Phil Mansell, aiming to revolutionize chess on mobile.
Round Type
Angel
Tel AvivGamingVideo GamesInvestors
Description
Zoe Studios has completed an angel investment round to develop a new chess game targeting modern, casual players. Led by CEO Danielle Chen, the funds will accelerate game development and enhance accessibility for users. Key investors include John Wright and Phil Mansell among others. The studio aims to become a leading name in casual gaming.
Quick answer
Zoe Studios raised an undisclosed amount in a Angel round, dated December 15, 2025. Investors: Carolin Krenzer, Juha Paananen, Maxime Demeure, Simon Hade, Dilpesh Parmer, Phil Mansell and John Wright. Zoe Studios is based in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel.
- How much did Zoe Studios raise?
- Zoe Studios raised an undisclosed amount in a Angel round on December 15, 2025.
- Who invested in Zoe Studios?
- Carolin Krenzer, Juha Paananen, Maxime Demeure, Simon Hade, Dilpesh Parmer, Phil Mansell and John Wright are named as investors in this round.
- What does Zoe Studios do?
- Zoe Studios is a mobile game developer focused on making chess more accessible for modern, casual audiences.
- Where is Zoe Studios based and how big is it?
- Zoe Studios is based in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel.
- Who are the decision-makers at Zoe Studios?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Zoe Studios. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Gaming and Video Games around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Zoe Studios that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Panthera Global raised $1.5M (Seed) on January 28, 2026.
- Turborilla raised $5M (Debt Financing) on January 19, 2026.
- Khosouf Studio raised $600K (Seed) on January 14, 2026.
- High Roller Technologies raised $1M on January 12, 2026.
- Tesoro XP raised $5.4M (Seed) on January 6, 2026.
- Drama Studios raised $2.5M (Series A) on December 17, 2025.
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