Indian gaming community app STAN raises over ₹74 crore in funding
STAN, an Indian social gaming platform that connects gamers with creators and communities, has raised $8.5 million (over ₹74 crore) in an equity funding round. The round saw participation from Google, Japanese gaming giants Bandai Namco Entertainment and Square Enix, among others. STAN lets users earn in-app currency called "Gems" by winning games, which can be redeemed for vouchers.