Bangalore: MetaShot, a Bangalore-based gaming startup, has raised $400K in a Pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from an early-stage gaming focused fund and prominent angels, including founders of Dineout – Ankit Mehrotra, Sahil Jain and Khalid Qazi, among others.
MetaShot is on a mission to bring the joy of physical sports to every living room. The company’s flagship product is a metaphysical gaming platform that offers users an immersive cricket experience from the comfort of their homes. No more waiting for the right season or fancy stadiums – one can play cricket and connect with friends from all over the world.
The MetaShot platform is unique in its ability to offer a truly immersive cricket experience. The company uses proprietary technology to create a lifelike simulation of the game, complete with realistic graphics and physics. This allows users to feel like they are actually playing cricket on a real field.
In addition to its immersive gameplay, MetaShot also offers a social gaming experience. Users can play with their friends or strangers from around the world, making the game even more fun and engaging.
The MetaShot team is confident that their platform has the potential to disrupt the global console gaming market. The company is targeting a wide audience of cricket enthusiasts, from casual gamers to hardcore fans.
With the funding from this round, MetaShot plans to expand its team, invest in growth and marketing, and for R&D efforts. The company also plans to launch its platform in other cricket-playing nations soon.
About MetaShot
MetaShot is a startup on a mission to bring the joy of physical sports to every living room. Founded by Prince Thomas, Ranjit Behera, and Ajith Sunny, the founding team has extensive experience in senior leadership positions across Soonicorns and Unicorns. Through their immersive gameplay, MetaShot aims to revolutionise the world of interactive entertainment.
About Inflection Point Ventures & Physis Capital
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an angel investing platform with over 8600 CXOs, HNIs, and Professionals to together invest in startups. The firm supports new-age entrepreneurs by providing them with monetary & experiential capital and connecting them with a diverse group of investors. IPV has announced the launch of a $50 million CAT 2 AIF Physis Capital to invest in pre-Series A to Series B growth-stage start-ups.
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